Mr. Sobhy
Co-Founder & Agricultural Visionary
Fresh Crops (R&B) • Egyptian B2B Exporter
Egyptian Sweet Potatoes Delivered Across Europe
A dependable supply partner for Class 1 and Class 2 fresh sweet potatoes — all sizes from Small to XL, shipped in reefer containers directly from Egypt.
Direct Farm Sourcing GLOBALG.A.P. & ISO Standards Weekly Reefer Shipments to EU
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Hectares of Own Farms
Direct farm cultivation across prime agricultural reclamation soils in Egypt, certified under GLOBALG.A.P.
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Tons Exported / Season
Weekly scheduled shipments via 40ft high-cube reefer containers to Rotterdam, Felixstowe, and Marseille.
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EU Countries Served
Consistent contractual supply partnerships with wholesalers, supermarket packers, and fresh-cut processors.
5
Years in Business
Specialized sweet potato export management, rigorous grading standards, and integrated cold-chain logistics.
Who We Are
About Fresh Crops
From careful sourcing to timely delivery — we handle each step so European buyers receive consistent, well-graded sweet potatoes every season.
Farm to Port Direct
Your Reliable Sourcing Partner in Egypt
Fresh Crops Import & Export (R&B) connects Egyptian sweet potato production directly with buyers across Europe. By overseeing cultivation, harvest grading, climate curing, and cold-chain shipping under one roof, we eliminate intermediaries for better pricing and total accountability.
500+ Hectares Cultivated: Dedicated partner farms across prime Egyptian reclamation soils under GLOBALG.A.P.
Zero Intermediary Markups: Direct farm-to-container packing ensuring maximum freshness and margin advantage.
Consistent quality with full traceability at every stage of the supply chain
Direct Farm Sourcing Nile Delta & Desert Reclamation Soils
European Standards
Export Execution Built on Trust
Every shipment goes through a structured process — grading, sorting, cold storage and pre-shipment inspection — so buyers know exactly what to expect when the container arrives at European ports.
Quality
EU-standard quality control from field monitoring to port arrival.
Trust
Long-term supply partnerships with on-time shipment schedules.
Flexibility
Custom carton sizes, mixed weight bands, and private labelling.
Transparency
Clear CIF terms, continuous Reefer data, and live shipment updates.
100% Pre-Shipment QC Graded to Strict EU Tolerances
Our Heritage
From Humble Roots to Global Reach
The story of Fresh Crops (R&B) is a testament to resilience, deep agricultural roots, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Starting from the ground up, Mr. Sobhy and Mr. Mostafa Sobhy built this enterprise on the core belief that true success stems from hard work, integrity, and an intimate knowledge of the Egyptian soil. What began as a dedicated local farming endeavor has blossomed into a premier export operation, bridging authentic agricultural craftsmanship with European wholesale markets. Today, their hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to quality remain the driving force behind every harvest we deliver.
Authentic Agricultural Craftsmanship • Direct Farm Oversight
Mr. Mostafa Sobhy
Co-Founder & Export Director
What We Supply
Egyptian Sweet Potatoes — Two Fresh Grades
Class 1 for premium retail channels; Class 1 for fresh markets and wholesale buyers seeking excellent value.
Class 1 • Premium Retail Supermarket Grade
Premium Export Grade
Sweet Potato — Class 1 (Fresh)
Ideal for supermarkets, retail chains and premium fresh market outlets requiring uniform shape and appearance.
Visual Standards: Smooth copper-red skin, uniform cylindrical/oval shape, virtually free from blemishes (< 2% superficial).
Internal Quality: Vibrant deep orange flesh, high beta-carotene content, and rich sweet flavor.
Curing Standard: Climate-cured at 29–30°C / 90% RH for firm skin integrity and 11–13° Brix sweetness.
Class 1 • Wholesale Fresh Market & Processing
Wholesale & Processing
Sweet Potato — Class 1 (Fresh)
Suited to fresh wholesale markets, food service distribution, and processing — minor shape or skin variation permitted.
Visual Standards: Wholesome, sound roots; light skin netting, curved shapes, or minor superficial skin variation permitted.
Culinary Quality: Full eating quality, high brix sugar conversion, identical culinary sweetness to Class 1.
Ideal Use Cases: Wholesale open market redistribution, catering companies, pre-cut wedges, and sweet potato fries.
Facility Showcase
From Egyptian Soil to European Shores
Take a visual journey through our integrated agricultural process. See firsthand how we harvest, meticulously grade, and securely pack our premium sweet potatoes for international export.
How We Work
Our Supply Chain Process
Six well-managed stages from field selection to port departure — keeping quality consistent at every step.
Field Origin
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Sourcing & Planting
Sweet potatoes are sourced from carefully selected Egyptian farms known for reliable output and agronomic discipline.
Peak Maturity
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Harvest
Tubers are harvested at optimal maturity to protect shelf life and eating quality throughout the shipping period.
Skin Healing
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Curing
Post-harvest curing under controlled temperature and humidity conditions heals the skin, reduces moisture loss and enhances natural sweetness.
EU Specifications
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Washing, Grading & Sorting
Produce is washed, manually sorted for cosmetic grade and mechanically separated by weight to meet precise buyer specifications.
Order Customization
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Packing
Packed to order in 6 kg branded cartons or 600 kg bulk bins, ready for palletisation and container loading.
13–15 °C Cold Chain
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Reefer Export
Loaded into refrigerated containers at 13–15 °C and dispatched directly to agreed European destination ports.
Technical Details
Product Specifications
Full size chart, packing formats and product details for purchasing teams.
Size Chart
Small (S)
80 – 150 g
Medium (M)
150 – 300 g
Large 1 (L1)
300 – 450 g
Large 2 (L2)
450 – 600 g
Extra Large (XL)
600 – 800 g
Packing Options
6 kg Carton
Net Weight 6 kg
Type Cartons
Dimensions 40 × 30 × 15 cm
Pallets / 40ft Reefer 20
600 kg Bins
Net Weight 600 kg
Type Bins
Dimensions 120 × 100 × 80 cm
Bins / 40ft Reefer 40
Custom packing and private labelling available on request.
Product Details
Origin
Egypt
Variety
All varieties available
Shipping
40ft Reefer Container
Incoterms
CIF
Storage Temp
13–15 °C
Standards & Certifications
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Supply certified to the standards European import buyers expect.
GLOBALG.A.P.
Good Agricultural PracticeGood Agricultural Practice — covering food safety, traceability and responsible sourcing from field to export.
SMETA
Ethical Trade AuditSedex Members Ethical Trade Audit — covering labour rights, health and safety, environment and business conduct.
ISO 9001
Quality ManagementInternational quality management system standard ensuring consistent quality control and process excellence.
Direct Maritime Corridors
From our fertile soils directly to European hubs. Our seamless cold-chain sea routes ensure accelerated transit times, preserving the field-fresh quality and extending the shelf life of every harvest.
Netherlands
Primary Port: Rotterdam
Central hub for Northern Europe.
United Kingdom
Primary Port: Felixstowe
Direct scheduled discharge for UK retail.
France
Primary Ports: Le Havre & Marseille
Premium fresh produce gateways.
Germany
Primary Port: Hamburg
Major distribution hub for Central Europe.
Spain
Primary Ports: Valencia/Algeciras
Rapid Mediterranean maritime access.
Other EU Markets
Coverage: Italy, Belgium, Scandinavia & more
Seamless inland distribution across the European Union via our primary maritime port hubs.
Buyer Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear and transparent answers to the most common inquiries from our European import partners.
To ensure cost-efficiency and maintain strict cold-chain integrity during transit, our minimum commercial shipment is a single 40-foot refrigerated (reefer) container.
Thanks to direct maritime logistics from Egyptian ports (such as Port Said and Damietta), sea transit to major European hubs—including Rotterdam, Felixstowe, Le Havre, and Marseille—typically takes between 10 to 14 days. We constantly monitor container temperatures to guarantee absolute freshness upon arrival.
Yes, we understand that every partnership is unique. Payment structures are discussed and agreed upon directly with our buyers before finalizing the contract, taking into account the order volume and frequency. Please contact our export team to establish mutually beneficial terms.
Absolutely. We are fully equipped to pack under your brand. Once you provide us with your brand guidelines and carton artwork, our packhouse will prepare and pack the sweet potatoes in your custom-branded boxes, ready for immediate retail distribution.
Our export shipments are operated strictly on CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) terms to your designated European discharge port.
Get In Touch
Request a Quote
Send us your requirements and we will respond within 24 hours.
Contact Information
Primary Phone
+20 10 00752044 Secondary Phone
+20 10 24602125 WhatsApp
+20 10 00752044 Address
Abis 8/8, Moharram Bek, Alexandria, Egypt
Plus code: 4W6Q+G9