From Vineyard to Export: The Sustainable Journey of Our Vine Leaves | By Tuna Sourcing

From harvest to export

Vine leaves become an export product through a sequence of controlled steps: harvest, sorting, brining, packing, documentation, and shipment. Each step affects the buyer's final yield and shelf performance.

Harvest and selection

Leaves are selected for size, flexibility, colour, and structural condition. The best leaf for a retail jar is not always the best leaf for a cooked ready meal, so the intended application should guide the specification.

Brining and packing

Brining preserves the leaf and gives it the flexibility needed for rolling. Buyers should agree the packaging format, brine specification, drained weight, and labelling requirements before production.

Traceability and documents

Export buyers need a document trail that connects the shipped lot to the commercial spec. Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, packing list, commercial invoice, and Bill of Lading are typical baseline documents. Additional certificates depend on the contracted programme.

Responsible sourcing

Responsible sourcing is not a slogan; it is a practical system of clear specs, known producer partners, documented lots, and realistic lead times. Tuna Sourcing works with buyers to define those points before the order is confirmed.