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Q1: What is the founding year of Mitrosilis S.A., a company that specializes in fruit exports?
A1: The company was founded in 1976.
Q2: In what region of Greece is Mitrosilis S.A. located, and how does this impact its operations?
A2: Mitrosilis S.A. is located in the heart of the largest citrus cultivating area in Greece, Argolida, which allows for easy access to high-quality fruits and efficient transportation.
Q3: What types of fruits does Mitrosilis S.A. primarily export, and how has its product line expanded over time?
A3: The company initially focused on exporting apricots but has since diversified into citrus (oranges, mandarins), grapes, and kiwis, with a continuous effort to introduce new and improved products.
Q4: What is the objective of Mitrosilis S.A., as stated in its vision statement?
A4: The company aims to package fruits that meet customer expectations while adhering to quality, variety, taste, food safety, and hygiene standards.
Q5: How does Mitrosilis S.A. ensure the high quality of its products, particularly when it comes to selecting fruits for export?
A5: The company carefully selects fruits with detailed control and evaluates suppliers to respond to demanding market standards, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality products.
Q6: What is the capacity of Mitrosilis S.A.'s packing stations for citrus, grapes, apricots, and kiwis?
A6: The citrus packing station covers 4,500m² with covered area, while the grape and kiwi packing stations cover 11,000m² and 2,000m² respectively. These facilities have a combined capacity of 3,500m³ for frigo rooms and 6,500m³ for grapes.
Q7: What are some of the ways Mitrosilis S.A. packs its oranges, mandarins, kiwis, and other fruits?
A7: The company uses various packaging methods, including loose in cartons or reusable boxes (IFCO or EUROPOOL), nets in cartons or reusable boxes, layered in open or covered cartons, punnets with net or lid in cartons, and clamsHELLs in cartons.
Q8: What is the typical weight of each packing unit for oranges, mandarins, kiwis, and other fruits?
A8: The weights vary according to client specifications but typically range from 1Kg to 15Kg per unit, depending on the type of fruit and packaging method used.