0. Executive Summary
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Judgment axis

Key judgment

Item IdentityA vining fruit vegetable of the Cucurbitaceae family. Managed as Sechium edule in domestic agricultural data.
Key roleFresh fruit, stir-fry, soup, pickles, school meals, dining out, pre-processed, frozen, HMR ingredients
Harvesting principleHarvesting based on fruit size, skin condition, tissue hardness, ripeness, and seed development required by the buyer
Product separationFresh fruit, peeled fruit, sliced ​​fruit, shredded ingredients, frozen fruit, pickled fruit, processed products, young shoots, and roots are separated into separate products.
Separation of similar itemsSeparation of Cucurbitaceae items such as winter melon, bitter melon, gourd, and loofah, and Plant Entity
Domestic statisticsLatest national statistics on nationwide chayote exclusive cultivation area and production volume: To be entered after verification of official raw data
Domestic cultivation basisThe Rural Development Administration officially presented stable production technologies for the central region, including open-field planting and shading during high-temperature periods.
Cultivation risksSummer wilting and death caused by high temperatures in the central summer along with low temperatures and frost, excessive growth, staking and training, harvesting labor, and lack of market formation
Market RiskOfficial studies also state that economic analysis is difficult because the domestic market is not sufficiently established.
Operating PrinciplesConnect Propagation–Plant–Fruit–Harvest–Processing–Buyer RFQs and first verify actual demand for each product.
Final goalEstablish a regionally adapted production, pre-processing, processing, and repurchase structure by first securing buyer demand by specifications and week rather than expanding production.

The Rural Development Administration's *Nongsaroo* classifies chayote as a subtropical crop and suggests the optimal planting period for open-field cultivation in the central region as May 2–12 , reporting that productivity in the relevant trials was 15–16% higher compared to planting on June 1. It suggests sowing and growing seedlings 21–25 days prior to the scheduled planting date, allowing for harvesting until early November after transplanting. These figures are limited to the specific trial conditions in the central region and are not applicable as a universal cropping calendar nationwide. ( Nongsaroo )

1. Plant Identity & Product Master

Plant Identity

Basic fields

Chayote Registration Criteria

Korean nameChayote
English nameChayote
Operational Scientific NameSechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.
Taxonomic Authority NoteKew POWO accepted name: Sicyos edulis Jacq.; Sechium edule is a synonym
classificationCucurbitaceae
Edible partsMainly fruit
Separate edible partsYoung shoots, stems, roots, etc. are managed as a separate product as there are instances of their consumption.
Non-edible · Separate managementAged stems, leaves, diseased parts, sorting by-products, etc.
Major harvesting stagesYoung edible fruit / Marketable fruit / Overripe fruit / Fruit for propagation/seed
Basic product formFresh fruit, peeled, cut, shredded fruit, frozen, pickled, cooking ingredients
Basic processing stageWashing → Peeling → Cutting → Blanching, Freezing, Pickling, Heating, Puree, etc.
Basic useStir-fries, Soups, Salads, Pickles, School Meals, Eating Out, HMR
Similarity PrincipleWinter melon, gourd, cucumber, zucchini, bitter melon, and a separate Plant/Product Entity

The USDA APHIS manages Sechium edule as an independent taxon of Cucurbitaceae. ( ACIR )

The Kew POWO currently accepts Sicyos edulis Jacq. as the accepted name and treats Sechium edule as a synonym for the species. Therefore, the MarketHub Scientific Name Dataset   includes two fields: Name Used in Agricultural Practice and Current Taxonomic Authority . ( Plants of the World Online )

In FAO/Codex data, there are instances where not only the fruit but also the roots, young stems, and shoots of the chayote are included in the classification of edible parts. Therefore, the fruit, shoots, and roots are not combined into a single product. ( FAOHome )

Product Master

Product ID

Product type

Key Management Standards

CHY-P01Chayote immediately after harvestVariety · Origin · Harvest Date · Ripeness · Lot
CHY-P02Young edible fruitSize, peel, tissue hardness, seed development
CHY-P03General Product Fresh FruitWeight, size, shape, scratches, hardness
CHY-P04Premium selection andUniformity, Appearance, Texture
CHY-P05Fresh fruit for dining outSize, shell, cooking suitability, delivery cycle
CHY-P06Fresh fruit for school mealsSafety, Standards, and Regular Supply
CHY-P07Washing ChayoteWashing process, microorganisms, product temperature
CHY-P08Peeling ChayotePeeling yield, flesh color, hygiene
CHY-P09Quarter CutCut to size · Remove seeds · Refrigerate
CHY-P10CubeSize, Heating Suitability, and HMR Standards
CHY-P11SliceThickness, texture, cooking use
CHY-P12Shredded chayoteThickness, moisture, pickling, and stir-frying suitability
CHY-P13Fresh-cut ProductWashing, cutting, microorganisms, refrigeration
CHY-P14Blanching ingredientsTime, temperature, color, and texture
CHY-P15Frozen chayoteFreezing, Thawing, and Texture
CHY-P16Pickle and pickling ingredientsSize, hardness, salt, and acid suitability
CHY-P17Pickled finished productsSalt, acidity, aging, packaging
CHY-P18PureeHeating, crushing, and viscosity
CHY-P19Soup and stew ingredientsTissue retention after heating
CHY-P20HMR ingredientsCutting type · Refrigerated/Frozen
CHY-P21young shootsHarvesting stage, length, tenderness, hygiene
CHY-P22Edible rootsVerification of plant age, harvest stage, specifications, and legal food use
CHY-P23Breeding fruitMaturity · Germination Status · Planting Lot
CHY-P24by-productPeel, seed, cutting residue
CHY-P25Non-standard processed raw materialsCause of defect, safety, and suitability for processing
CHY-P26PB finished productsRaw Material Lot · Processing Batch · Labeling · Use-by Date
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation

Classification criteria

Subdivision type

Management principles

Plant classificationSechium edule / Sicyos edulis Taxonomy RelationshipAuthority records
Varieties and resourcesActual resources such as green, white, and U-shapeProhibition of determining breed based solely on appearance
Edible partsFruit, young shoots, rootsSeparation of Product Entity
Harvesting stageYoung fruit, marketable fruit, overripe fruit, for propagationHarvest Stage required
NegligenceActual measurements of ovate, pear-shaped, etc.Buyer Spec
surfaceSmoothness, wrinkles, presence or absence of spines, etc.Variety Attribute
Fruit colorGreen tones, pale tones, etc.Varieties and separation
Cultivation methodOpen fields, shaded open fields, facilities, etc.Production Dataset
Distribution methodsFresh fruit · Washing · Peeling · Cutting · Refrigeration · FreezingProduct Separation
Processing formPickling, Blanching, Freezing, Puree, HeatingProcess Lot
Final useDining Out · School Meals · Meal Kits · HMR · Pickles · Private BrandsBuyer RFQ
Transaction typeIn-kind · Regular supply · Contract farming · OEM · PBContract
originDomestic/ImportedLot Traceability
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest

step

Essential Dataset

Management purpose

Cultivation planVariety · Cultivation Type · Region · Buyerdemand-based production
Breeding and securingFruit Source·Ripeness·LotPropagation Traceability
Seedling cultivationSowing date, germination, and seedling growthFormal preparation
formulaOfficial date, number of weeks, planting distanceProduction schedule
survivalRooting rate · Early growthProduction stability
Installation of supports and polesStructure, height, areaVine and Fruit Management
invitationMain point, geodetic, manned daySpace Management
Vesting and stoppingGeodesy, aging, work dayLighting and Fruit Set
risingTemperature, Precipitation, Solar Radiation, Wind SpeedClimate adaptation
High temperature managementMaximum temperature and occurrenceGrowth stability
sunshadeShading rate · Installation · Removal dateHigh temperature protection
WateringSoil moisture, quantity, and timeGrowth management
disputeType, Quantity, and TimeGrowth and yield
floweringFemale flowers, male flowers, blooming dateFruit set prediction
correctionNature and pollinationFruit Set
Fruit setFruit ID · Fruit Set DateHarvest forecasting
Excessive negligenceSize, Weight, ColorProduction volume forecast
pestsDisease symptoms, pests, and controlsafe production
Harvest judgmentSize, color, skin, hardness, and seed developmentProduct Classification
harvestHarvest Date · Fruit IDHarvest Lot
SelectionSize, shape, wounds, and diseasesGrade
Product temperature controlTemperature and time after harvestFreshness
purifyingWater quality, time, and methodhygiene
peelingPeeling rate/YieldProcessing
Seed removalSeed development and removal amountArtificiality rate
cuttingCube·Slice·JulienneBuyer Spec
BlanchingTime and temperatureFreezing pretreatment
freezingFreezing method · TemperatureYear-round supply
picklesSalinity, acidity, and timePickle
heatingTime and temperatureHMR
saveTemperature, humidity, and periodQuality maintenance
packagingPackaging materials/unitscirculation
shipmentBuyer · Lot · Delivery DateDelivery
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management

Quality items

Fresh fruit

Pre-treated products

processed goods

finished product

Public rating

TaxonessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic
Varieties and resourcesessentialsuccessiontrackingIf necessaryPublic/Verified
mountainous districtessentialsuccessionsuccessionmarkPublic
producerIDsuccessiontracking-Verified
Production Lotessentialsuccessiontracking-Verified
Harvest LotessentialsuccessionNew Process LottrackingVerified/NDA
Official daterecordsuccession--Verified
Fruit setting daterecordsuccession--Verified
Harvest daycoresuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
Harvesting stageessentialcoreRaw material specificationstrackingVerified
Fruit colorrecordSelectionBy productIf necessaryMember
NegligencerecordSelectionBy use-Member
Surface conditionWrinkles, thorns, woundsSelection--Member
weightObject/LotBatchAmount of raw materialsBy productVerified
Length and widthActual measurementsSelectionCutting materialIf necessaryMember
Tissue hardnesscorecoreFabrication aptitudeBy productVerified
Seed developmentAccommodation assessmentCheck when cuttingRemoval/Tracking-Verified
PretenseSampleMeasurement after peelingtransference number-Verified/NDA
Wounds/CompressiontestSelectionProcessing status-Verified
corruptionexceptionexceptionFood conversion ban-Verified
DiseasetestexceptionAssessment of suitability-Verified
alien substancecheckpurifyingCompliance with standardsCompliance with standardsVerified
pesticide residuestestsuccessionCompliance with standardsCompliance with standardsVerified/NDA
microorganismWhen fresh fruit is neededFresh-cut keyprocessed goodsCompliance with standardsVerified/NDA
Peeling yield-coreCost reflection-NDA/Verified
Cutting yield-coreCost reflection-NDA
Blanching-The relevant cityFreezing coretrackingVerified
pickles--Saltiness, acidity, and agingProduct StandardsVerified
freezing--Freeze-thaw qualityProduct StandardsVerified
packagingFresh fruitPreprocessingprocessed goodsfinished productMember
saveessentialcold storageBy productBy productVerified
Expiration dateThe relevant cityFresh-cutprocessed goodsLabeling standardsMember
ShipmentrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
Returns and ClaimsrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
RepurchaseBuyer ConnectionconnectionconnectionconnectionNDA

Lot Master Required Field

Lot ID · Item/Product Type · Operational Scientific Name · Taxonomic Authority · Variety/Resource · Edible Part · Cultivation Type · Origin/Cultivation Area · Producer · Propagation Fruit ID · Nursery Lot · Planting Date · Flowering Date · Fruit Set Date · Harvest Date · Harvest Stage · Fruit Color/Shape/Surface Characteristics · Length/Width/Weight · Tissue Hardness · Seed Development · Edible Yield · Check for Wounds/Diseases/Spoilage · Pesticide Use Records · Pesticide Residue/Microbiological Test Report · Post-Harvest Product Temperature/Storage History · Raw Material Lot · Washing/Peeling/Seed Removal/Cutting/Blanching/Freezing/Pickling History · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase

5. Korea Market & Demand Structure

Customers

Purchase criteria

Cooperation opportunities

Specialized vegetable distributionSize, appearance, texture, and freshnessSpecialty Product
Multicultural food ingredient distributionVariety, Size, RipeningSpecialty market
Latin American and Asian diningFresh fruit, cooked food, regular supplyRestaurant RFQ
Korean dining outRadish and zucchini substitute cooking propertiesMenu Pilot
Hotel · RestaurantUniformity and PretreatmentPremium Foodservice
School and public mealsSafety, Standards, and Cooking MethodsNew Ingredient Pilot
institutional mealsCube · Slice · Regular SupplyPreprocessing B2B
Meal kitPeeling, cutting, and small packagingMeal Kit
HMRCube · Frozen · Stew IngredientsProcessor RFQ
Pickle and pickling companyTexture hardness and pickling suitabilityPickled Product
frozen vegetable companyPretreatment, Blanching, FreezingYear-round supply
Online specialty mallSmall packaging · Origin · RecipeB2C
PBDomestic · Region · Product StorySpecialty PB
Rural experience · Local foodNew crops and local cultivationLocal Product
Seed and breeding institutionsVariety, Cultivation Adaptation, High Temperature ResponseVariety Research
Research InstituteClimate adaptation, cultivation methods, storage, and processingPRP
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence

step

Key variables

Operational judgment

breeding materialsVariety/Fruit Sourceproduction base
Seedling cultivationGermination and seedling statusSupply Schedule
Korean productionRegion · Planting Date · Expected HarvestSupply Forecast
Import procurementFresh/Frozen/ProcessedSupply Gap
harvestMaturity, Size, TextureProduct Decision
Origin sortingSize, Appearance, and FlawsBuyer Grade
refrigerated distributionProduct temperature · Lead-timeFresh quality
Peeling and amputationEdible parts · WorkabilityFoodservice
freezingBlanching and freezingYear-round supply
picklesRaw material hardness, acidity, and salinityProcessed Product
Distribution and supplyPackaging and PeriodBuyer SLA
RFQProduct·Spec·ShippingAI Match
RepurchaseCookability, Defect Rate, Delivery TimeRepeat trading

HS·Trade Management

For chayote, check the tariff classification by product type separately.

Product

Operating Principles

Fresh/Chilled ChayoteCheck current Korea Customs Service HSK official product classification
young shootsVerification of whether fresh vegetables are classified separately
Edible rootsSeparate HS verification for each root/tuber product
Frozen chayoteFrozen vegetables HS code separate
PicklesPrepared vegetables HS separate
Puree · HMRCheck three times for each processed product
Breeding fruitDistinction between edible and quarantine/use
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence

Products and processes

Key conditions

RFQ conversion

Fresh fruitVariety, ripeness, size, and hardnessFresh RFQ
Selection andAppearance and uniformityRetail
Washing andWater quality, temperature, and hygieneFoodservice
PeelingPeeling yield · Flesh conditionPreprocessing
Failed to reverseSeeds and flesh conditiondining out
CubeSize and heating suitabilitySchool Meals · HMR
SliceThickness and shapeEating Out · Stir-fry
Shredded ProductCutting thickness · moistureStir-frying and pickling
Fresh-cutMicroorganisms · Refrigerationconvenience food
BlanchingTime, temperature, and hardnessfreezing
Frozen CubeThawing quality and shape retentionHMR
Pickle ingredientsSize and hardnessPickling RFQ
Pickled finished productsAcidity, salinity, and agingPB
Soup and stew ingredientsLong-term heating characteristicsHMR
PureeCrushing, heat treatment, viscosityFood Ingredient
young shootsHarvest length, year, and hygieneSpecialty Vegetable
Edible rootsHarvest time, pretreatment, and basis for food useSeparate PRP
pericarpWashing and pesticide historyBy-product research
seedMaturity and UseSeed/Research
cutting residueGeneration Amount · SafetyReview of compost, animal feed, etc.
Non-standard health andCauses of defects and safetyProcessing conversion
Disease and Decay DivisionFood supply chain exclusionReview of waste and compost

In the FAO's "Fresh-Cut Tropical Fruits and Vegetables" resource, chayote is described as a vegetable used as an ingredient in soups, stews, and the like. ( Open Knowledge FAO )

Principle of separate edible parts and by-products

Although there is international data indicating that various parts of the chayote plant are edible, MarketHub does not immediately register it as a single domestic food product.

Fruit → Basic Public Food Product
Young Shoots → Product after verification of food ingredients and pesticide residue standards
Roots → Separate verification for food use, quarantine, pesticides, and cultivation cycle
Pericarp, Seeds, Stems → By-product or Research Entity

Divided into. ( Agris )

PRP — Product Research Profile

PRP ID

Product Research Profile

PRP-CHY-01Sechium edule–Sicyos edulis Taxonomy Mapping
PRP-CHY-02Variety·Resource–Fruit Color·Fruit Shape Mapping
PRP-CHY-03Fruit Propagation – Germination and Seedling Cultivation
PRP-CHY-04Central planting date – harvest period
PRP-CHY-05High temperature – Summering phenomenon – Shading effect
PRP-CHY-06Comparison of Open-Field and Greenhouse Productivity
PRP-CHY-07Flowering and fruit setting – Fruit growth
PRP-CHY-08Harvest maturity – Hardness · Edible yield
PRP-CHY-09Fruit Size – Peeling/Cutting Yield
PRP-CHY-10Fresh Fruit Refrigerated Distribution · Shelf-life
PRP-CHY-11Fresh-cut microorganisms and storage
PRP-CHY-12Cube/Slice HMR Heating Suitability
PRP-CHY-13Processing suitability for pickling and pickling
PRP-CHY-14Freeze-Thaw Texture
PRP-CHY-15Soup and Stew Heating Durability
PRP-CHY-16Youngsun Product Research
PRP-CHY-17Edible Root Product Research
PRP-CHY-18Standard Surgery Product Recovery
PRP-CHY-19Cost Comparison of Domestic vs. Imported Products
PRP-CHY-20Buyer Spec–Harvest Stage AI Match
8. AX Transformation

first of all

Execution item

Performance indicators

1Taxon, Variety, Cultivation Type, Origin, Harvest Date, and Lot are mandatory.Required input rate
2Separation of Fruit, Shoot, and Root ProductIdentification rate of edible parts
3Separation of Fresh·Cut·Frozen·Pickle ProductsProduct identification rate
4Connecting weather, growth, high temperature, flowering, fruit setting, and harvestRuntime connection rate
5Data conversion of quality, certificates, storage, and processing historyLot completion rate
6Farm – Pre-processing – Foodservice/Tutoring – Buyer RFQ ConnectionMatch rate
7Video AI Vine and Fruit DetectionFruit Detection Accuracy
8Estimation of AI Fault Size and WeightActual measurement error
9Harvest timing predictionHarvest date error
10High Temperature/High Temperature Risk AlertReduction in withering and growth cessation
11Light Shading Runtime OptimizationProduct quantity relative to shading period
12Weekly yield predictionPrediction error
13Prediction of peeling and edible portion ratesActual measurement error
14Automation of cutting standardsCutting uniformity
15Fresh–Frozen–Pickle conversion decisionProduct Recovery Rate
16AI Buyer MatchSample approval rate
17TraceabilityFinished Product → Production Lot Traceability
18Repurchase RuntimeBuyer repurchase rate
9. Industry Problem Bank

Problem group

Problem Definition

Required data

Lack of up-to-date production statisticsThe size of the nationwide chayote industry is unclear.National and Regional Statistics
Market not formedEconomic analysis is difficult even in official studiesBuyer/Sales
Mixed varieties and resourcesLack of connection between domestic trade names and actual resourcesVariety
Taxonomy changesConflicting Sechium/Sicyos spellingsTaxonomic Authority
Specificity of the reproductive systemInformation on sowing and seedling cultivation at the fruit unit level is neededPropagation
Low temperature riskPlanting and frost risk of subtropical cropsClimate
high temperature andGrowth cessation and wilting in the central region during midsummerTemperature
Shading managementRelationship between installation timing, shading rate, and productivityShade Dataset
Vine growthIncrease in incentives, installation of barriers, and laborGrowth·Labor
Fruit set deviationEnvironmental and modification status influenceFlower/Fruit
Harvest season concentrationContinuous fruit production and labor concentrationHarvest Forecast
Deviation in negligence standardsVarious sizes and shapesQuality
Seed development deviationEffects of ripeness and cooking qualityMaturity
PeelingLabor costs for dining out and cateringProcessing Yield
Artificiality rateBuyer's actual cost unclearEdible Yield
Fresh lack of recognitionImmature general consumer marketConsumer Demand
Lack of awareness of recipesThe use case is unclear to the BuyerRecipe/Product
Lack of meal standardsLack of standard cutting and cooking specificationsFoodservice
Frozen Product ShortageInadequate year-round supply structureProcessor
Undeveloped pickled productsImmature storage and processing marketPickling
Lack of comparison between domestic and imported productsLack of data for economic feasibility assessmentTrade·Cost
Young shoots Product unseparatedNegligence and identical transaction riskEdible Part
Lack of verification of root productsVerification of food, cultivation, and legal standards is requiredRegulatory
Pesticide standardsManagement by edible part is necessaryPesticide
Contract production shortageRisk of expanding cultivation without buyersContract
Repurchase not reflectedLack of accumulated actual cooking and delivery evaluationsEvaluation
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model

RFQ Type

Public Registration

Verify/NDA

Chayote source sourcingVariety, Region, Shipment DateFarm, Volume, Unit Price
Fresh fruit salesFruit shape, color, and ripenessLot · Price · Inventory
Buying fresh fruitSize, Hardness, and UseTarget Price · MOQ
Regular supplyProduct · Period · CycleWeekly Volume and Unit Price
contract farmingVariety, Cultivation Type, RegionArea, Quantity, Price
For dining outFresh fruit, peeled, standardDelivery cycle
Multicultural ingredientsVariety, Size, Ripeningactual demand
For school mealsSafety and StandardsReports · Weekly Volume
peeling ingredientsFlesh/YieldArtificiality rate
CubeCutting sizeWorking and refrigeration conditions
SliceThickness · Cooking UseSample
Shredded ProductThickness/TextureDelivery cycle
Fresh-cutRefrigeration and microorganismsExpiration date
freezingCube/WholeBlanching and thawing quality
PicklesSize and hardnessRecipe and processing test
HMRPretreatment and heating suitabilityMOQ · Processing Conditions
young shootsHarvesting stage/specificationsSafety and volume
Edible rootsSeparate Product InformationDomestic food usage and lot verification
Breeding fruitVariety · RipeningGermination · Source Lot
OEM·PBProduct conceptRecipe · MOQ · Contract
importFresh/Frozen/ProcessedHS · Country of Origin · Unit Price
exportProduct · Target CountryQuarantine, Price, and Volume
Technology demonstrationPlanting, Shading, and AI HarvestingTest Dataset
Research cooperationClimate adaptation, varieties, processingPRP
11. RFQ Request First

① Need Products & Materials

Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching

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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)

Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching

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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)

Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching

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Version History

Version

Main contents

situation

v1.0Plant Identity · Taxonomy · Domestic Adaptation · Fruit · Pretreatment · Freezing · Pickling · RFQ Basic Structure Registrationcomplete
v1.1Verification of official raw data on Korea's production, region, variety, market, HS, and import/exportexpected
v2.0Detailed quality standards by Fruit, Shoot, Root, and Fresh, Cut, Frozen, and Pickle Productsexpected
v3.0Producer – Pre-processing · Freezing · Pickling – Catering · Foodservice – Buyer Verified Container Combinationexpected