Glossary
DR sourcing terms,
in plain language.
The trade terms, certifications, and varieties that come up when sourcing fresh produce from the Dominican Republic. Short, accurate definitions written for buyers, not dictionaries.
9 terms
CAFTA-DR
CAFTA-DR is the trade agreement giving Dominican Republic produce 0% duty entry to the US. What it covers, rules of origin, and why it matters for sourcing.
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Carla avocado
Carla is the largest Caribbean green-skin avocado, with a winter Oct-Feb window. Why buyers use it to cover the Mexican-Hass winter softening.
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Crema de Oro mango
Crema de Oro is a large, creamy, low-fiber Dominican mango suited to juice and food service. Its season window and where it fits in a sourcing program.
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FOB
FOB (Free On Board) is the most common shipping term in Dominican Republic produce exports. What it means, what it covers, and how it compares to CIF and EXW.
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GlobalGAP
GlobalGAP is the food-safety and good-agricultural-practice standard buyers ask produce exporters to hold. What it covers and why it matters for DR sourcing.
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Keitt mango
Keitt is a large, late-season mango variety that stays green when ripe. Its season window, characteristics, and why it matters for summer mango sourcing.
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Mingolo mango
Mingolo is the Dominican Republic's signature early-season criollo mango: aromatic, low-fiber, golden-yellow. Its season window and where it fits for buyers.
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Pollock avocado
Pollock is a large, vivid-green Caribbean avocado with mild creamy flavor. Its season window and why buyers use it to diversify away from Hass-only programs.
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Semil 34 avocado
Semil 34 is a large Caribbean green-skin avocado, creamier and smoother-skinned than Hass. Its season window and why buyers use it to diversify Hass-only sourcing.
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