At E.E. & Brian Smith we source a huge portfolio of ingredients from across the world however we also like to source products closer to home. E.E. & Brian Smith are a top Fruit Puree Supplier in the UK and we can supply Fruit Puree’s from across the globe. Countries we source from include Vietnam, Ecuador, Indonesia to name a few but we can also source products from the UK. On the British Fruit Puree’s, you would be able to declare these as ‘British’ for your consumer labelling.
E.E. & Brian Smith think it is important to always source from BRC or equivalent factories to ensure a high quality of fruit puree is supplied. All the factories we source from are audited by our in-house technical team. We always welcome your technical team to audit the factories as well if required.
As well as sourcing Fruit Purees we can also supply IQF Fruit and Aseptic Fruit Juices both Cloudy and Clarified depending on your application. IQF Fruit can be supplied in frozen cartons and Aseptic Fruit Juices are supplied in Aseptic Drums or Bag in Boxes.
For further information on the range of fruit purees we can offer why not call us on 01844 239500 or email us at enquiries@eebriansmith.com.
Please also check our FAQ’s for those common questions if you like to know more about our extensive range of Fruit Purees, please check out our FAQ’s…
What fruit purees can I buy?
We can offer a full range of fruit purees including Strawberry, Banana, Passionfruit, Raspberry, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Fig, Peach, Pear, Apple to name a few! Please look on our website for the full list of Fruit Purees which we can supply.
What British fruit purees can I buy?
We can offer a range of soft fruit purees including Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Rhubarb, Gooseberry and Redcurrant.
What pack formats can I have?
You can have either a 20kg or 25kg Aseptic Bag in Boxes or 200kg Aseptic or Frozen Drums. We can also pack into Frozen pails if this packing format is required.
Where are my products packed?
We work with factories across the world depending on the fruit you are looking to purchase. We tend to work with factories who specialise in certain fruits and that country is well known for producing that Fruit Puree. For British Fruit Puree we source from three different manufacturers located in the heart of the soft fruit growing areas within the UK. By being located to soft fruit growing areas it means the fruit has a short transit time from the field to the factory ensuring a good tasting product.
What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
It all depends on the Fruit Puree which you are trying to source. Provided we have the item in stock, our MOQ is generally 100kg in Bag in Box or 200kg for Aseptic drums. It would be better for you to ship 1x pallet which is around 800kg as the transport rates as much more competitive.
Are you able to offer specific varieties of soft fruit?
Yes, we can offer specific varieties of certain fruits e.g. Timperley Rhubarb or Victoria Plum for example. We would need to know in advance of the season to ensure availability of the specific variety you wanted. You would be able to declare this variety of fruit on your labelling and we can carry out traceability checks for you if required. If there is a specific variety, you are looking for please let us know and we will try and source this for you.
What are the applications for our fruit purees?
Fruit Purees can be used in drinks, smoothies, ice creams, yoghurts, desserts and jams to name a few applications! Let us know if you would like to try them as we would be more than happy to send you a sample to see if the puree works in your product.
Can I get trade credit?
We can offer you credit, subject to suitable, successful credit checks.
What is the lead time on these ingredients?
If in stock, the lead time is generally 1 week after your order has been processed. If out of season or a bespoke production is needed, the lead time might be longer. Please note that most of these lines are produced in-season. It might be possible that product will not be available again until the next crop.
Why work with E.E. & Brian Smith as a Fruit Puree supplier in the UK?
We can offer from a selection of accredited Fruit Puree suppliers all of which are compliant with BRC regulations and have been audited by us.
We offer technical support for you if you have any questions or issues regarding the fruit puree which you purchase.
Lead times for products is short as stock is normally available to ship straight away on main lines such as Strawberry Puree.
Contracts are available for spread shipments over one year to guarantee price meaning no fluctuations for you or your customer!