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Notes on Armenian dried fruit

Sourcing, storage and the practical details of buying dried fruit wholesale — written from what we actually do, not generic advice.

14 August 2026 · 2 min read

A Buyer's Guide to Sourcing Wholesale Dried Fruit from Armenia

Minimum order quantities, shipping terms, certifications and how pricing works — the practical details wholesale buyers ask us most, gathered in one place.

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11 August 2026 · 2 min read

What Is Sulphur Dioxide (E220) in Dried Fruit — and Why Is It Used?

A plain-language explanation of the preservative behind the bright colour of most commercial dried fruit — what it does, why it's used, and which of our products are made without it.

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6 August 2026 · 2 min read

How to Store Dried Fruit So It Stays Fresh Longer

Airtight, cool and dark goes a long way — plus a few things worth knowing about sulphured vs unsulphured fruit, and why a darker piece of dried apricot or persimmon isn't a flaw.

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1 August 2026 · 2 min read

Armenian Dried Apricots vs Turkish: What's the Difference?

Turkey grows more dried apricots than anywhere else in the world. Here's how Armenian apricots — grown at altitude on volcanic soil, in small family orchards — actually differ, and what that means if you're buying wholesale.

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