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Vine leaves in brine · B2B export
Spec-graded vine leaves,
from origin to your line.
Spec-graded vine leaves in brine for global B2B markets. Three quality grades, five regional varieties, 10/20 Kg buckets and 150/180 Kg drums. MOQ and sample plan quoted on request.
MOQ
On request
Lead time
14-21 days
Whole leaves
>= 95%
Incoterms
FOB · CFR · CIF
Latest lab batch
VL-PF-T-2604-01
Whole leaves96.4%
Pesticide residueBelow LOD
Brine pH3.6
ISO 9001
ISO 22000
ISO 14001
EU Organic / USDA NOP
Three quality grades
Pick the grade that
matches your spec.
Each grade ships from the same regional varieties. The difference sits in residue control, audit chain, and certification scope.
Volume
Conventional
Spec-graded, brine-cured. Volume export programs.
Pesticide regimeConventional, EU MRL compliant
AuditISO 22000
Lead time14-21 days
Most requested
Verified
Pesticide-Free
Residue-tested, third-party verified. EU MRL compliant.
Pesticide regimeTested, residues below LOD
AuditISO 22000
Lead time21-28 days
Certified
Organic Certified
EU & USDA NOP certified. Audit chain on request.
Pesticide regimeOrganic - zero synthetic
AuditISO 22000
Lead time28-42 days
Five regional varieties
Origin shapes the leaf.
38.6 N
Turkish Sultana
Manisa, Turkiye
Sultaniye / Thompson Seedless leaf. Tender, even-coloured.
Variety page
40.3 N
Turkish Tokat
Tokat, Turkiye
Regional specialty. Slightly thicker leaf, holds shape under heat.
Variety page
36.2 N
Syrian Sultani
Idlib / Aleppo, Syria
Middle Eastern Sultana cultivar. Fragrant, popular for ready-meals.
Variety page
33.5 N
Syrian Baladi
Damascus countryside
Local Middle Eastern variety. Smaller leaf, deeper green.
Variety page
42.9 N
Xinjiang Thompson
Turpan, Xinjiang
High-altitude Thompson Seedless. Crisp, large-format leaf.
Variety page
Buyer FAQ
Buying vine leaves in brine from Türkiye.
Who supplies bulk vine leaves in brine to buyers in the United States?
Vine Leaves Co. supplies bulk brine-cured vine leaves to U.S. buyers as a division of Tuna Sourcing. Orders are placed with the U.S. seller of record, Tuna Project LLC (St. Petersburg, Florida), while sourcing and export are handled by Tuna Project Global Trade Inc. in İzmir, Türkiye.
Can I order vine leaves from a U.S. company instead of importing directly?
Yes. You contract with Tuna Project LLC, a Florida-registered U.S. company (FDA Food Facility Registration 14020352212), so your purchase order and invoicing sit with a U.S. seller while Tuna Project handles export from Türkiye and delivery to your U.S. warehouse.
What grades of vine leaves are available?
Three grades: Conventional for volume export programs; Pesticide-Free, residue-tested and EU MRL compliant; and Organic Certified, with EU and USDA NOP certification and audit chain on request.
Which regional varieties do you offer?
Five: Turkish Sultana (Manisa), Turkish Tokat, Syrian Sultani, Syrian Baladi, and Xinjiang Thompson — each with a distinct leaf size, colour, and texture suited to different applications.
What packaging is available and do vine leaves need cold-chain shipping to the U.S.?
10/20 Kg food-grade HDPE buckets and 150/180 Kg food-grade plastic drums. No cold chain is required — brine-cured vine leaves are shelf-stable at ambient temperature, so ocean freight to a U.S. warehouse does not need refrigerated containers.
What certifications do you hold?
ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, EU Organic / USDA NOP for the organic grade, Alibaba Gold Supplier status, and FDA Food Facility Registration for the U.S. warehouse.
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