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Zamrznuto voće – Frozen fruits – Hladnjača Pantelić
Zamrznuto voće – Frozen fruits – Hladnjača Pantelić
Frozen plums from Pantelić are sourced from carefully selected orchards of local growers in central Serbia, a region renowned for its long-standing tradition of plum cultivation and favorable agro-climatic conditions. Our partner growers apply certified agricultural practices, with primary production fully compliant with Global G.A.P. and Mark Spencer Select Farms standards, ensuring high quality and complete traceability of every fruit.
Harvesting is carried out at the optimal stage of physiological ripeness to preserve the natural color, flavor, and nutritional value. Upon arrival at our cold store, plums undergo strict incoming quality control, followed by washing, hand sorting, and processing into the desired forms: halves, quarters, or dices. The freezing process is performed using IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) technology, which ensures that each piece remains separate, without clumping, and ready for further industrial use.
Pantelić Cold Store has a storage capacity of 4,000 tons and a daily freezing capacity of 50 tons, enabling fast processing and delivery of large volumes. Our frozen plums are intended for a wide range of customers in the confectionery, bakery, and dairy industries, the HoReCa sector, as well as export markets. All products are packed according to the customer’s requirements, with the option of format customization, while the most common packaging types are listed in the catalogue.
The plums we process come exclusively from carefully selected orchards of local growers in central Serbia, a region known for its exceptional agro-climatic conditions and long tradition of fruit production. Our cooperation with growers is based on long-term agreements with trusted agricultural holdings whose primary production is certified according to Global G.A.P. and Mark Spencer Select Farms standards.
Our cold store holds international certifications such as IFS Food (High Level), SMETA 4-Pillar, Kosher, Halal, as well as certifications for organic product processing in compliance with EU Organic, NOP, and Naturland standards. These certifications ensure that every step—from harvest, through processing and packaging, to delivery—is carried out in accordance with the highest requirements for food safety, traceability, and quality preservation.
SORTIMENT
Origin and Agronomic Characteristics
Origin: Originally bred in the United States and introduced to Serbia several decades ago, Stenley has become one of the most widespread plum varieties in the country due to its adaptability and consistent yields. It thrives in various agro-climatic zones of Serbia, performing well on different soil types.
Growth and Yield: Vigorous tree with a broad, well-developed crown. Highly productive and regularly bearing fruit. Notable for its resistance to the most common plum diseases, including Sharka virus (Plum pox), and its tolerance to low winter temperatures.
Blooming and Ripening
Blooming: Mid to mid-late blooming period, which helps reduce the risk of frost damage in spring.
Ripening: Typically ripens from late August to early September, depending on the growing region, with uniform maturity that allows efficient harvesting for industrial use.
Fruit – Pomological and Physical Traits
Size and Shape: Medium-large to large, oval-shaped fruits with a uniform appearance.
Skin: Deep purple to blue, covered with a light natural waxy bloom.
Flesh and Flavor: Greenish-yellow flesh, firm, juicy, and sweet with a mildly aromatic flavor. Freestone pit.
Dry Matter Content: Moderate to high, contributing to excellent processing performance.
Technological Properties
Stenley is widely recognized as one of the best processing plums. It retains its texture and color after freezing and thermal treatment, making it suitable for IQF processing into halves, quarters, or dices. Its high soluble solids content provides a rich flavor profile in jams, marmalades, and other preserves.
Technological Significance and Uses
Ideal for IQF processing for both industrial and retail markets.
Extensively used in the confectionery and bakery industries (pies, pastries, strudels).
Excellent raw material for drying, jam production, compotes, and fruit purees.
Well-suited for premium frozen fruit mixes and export markets due to its uniform size and attractive appearance.
Origin and Agronomic Characteristics
Origin: Developed at the Fruit Research Institute in Čačak, Serbia, by crossing local and introduced plum varieties to achieve a cultivar with high yields, large fruit size, and versatile use. It is now one of the most popular plums in both domestic and export markets.
Growth and Yield: Medium to vigorous growth habit, with a rounded crown and excellent branching. Consistently high yields with stable fruiting. Moderate resistance to common diseases and good winter hardiness.
Blooming and Ripening
Blooming: Mid-blooming period, relatively safe from late spring frosts.
Ripening: Matures in late July to early August, earlier than Stenley, providing flexibility for staggered harvest schedules.
Fruit – Pomological and Physical Traits
Size and Shape: Large to very large fruit, oval to slightly elongated.
Skin: Dark blue to violet skin, with a pronounced waxy bloom.
Flesh and Flavor: Amber-yellow flesh, firm yet juicy, aromatic, with a balanced sweet-tart taste. Freestone pit.
Dry Matter Content: High, contributing to rich flavor and good processing yield.
Technological Properties
Čačanska lepotica is prized for its versatility. It maintains its shape and firmness after IQF freezing and cooking, making it equally suitable for fresh market sales and industrial processing. Its high pectin content and balanced sugar-acid ratio make it ideal for jam and preserve production.
Technological Significance and Uses
Widely used in IQF processing (halves, quarters, dices).
Suitable for fresh consumption, with an attractive appearance for retail packaging.
Extensively used in compote and jam production.
Favored by the HoReCa sector for desserts and fruit decorations due to its size, color, and flavor.
Upon arrival at the cold store, plums undergo a thorough incoming quality inspection, including visual assessment and checks for health safety. Only fruit that meets strict criteria proceeds to further processing. After washing and hand sorting, plums are processed into forms according to customer requirements:
Halves (hand cutted halves)
Quarters (hand cutted quarters)
Dices (6×6 mm or 10×10 mm)
Freezing is carried out using IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) technology in tunnels with a daily capacity of 50 tons, ensuring rapid temperature reduction and preservation of the natural color, flavor, and nutritional values. This process keeps each piece separate, without clumping, ready for industrial use.
Packaging is tailored to the needs of wholesale customers and the industry:
Click-lock carton 300 g
Bags: 500 g, 750 g, 1000 g, 2500 g
Punnets 300 g
Industrial carton 1×10 kg
All products are conventional and produced in accordance with the regulations of the EU, FDA, Canada, and South Korea markets. Packaging is fully customized to the customer’s requirements, with the most common formats listed in the catalogue.
IQF Plum – Halves (hand cutted halves)
Premium-quality plums from certified orchards, carefully cut into halves. Intended for industrial processing and wholesale, particularly suitable for the production of compotes, cakes, tarts, jams, and premium frozen fruit mixes.
IQF Plum – Quarters (hand cutted quarters)
High-quality plums cut into quarters, suitable for the confectionery and bakery industries, as well as for making pies, rolls, cakes, and fruit fillings.
IQF Plum – Dices (6×6 mm or 10×10 mm)
Product made from selected fruit, cut into dices of various sizes according to customer requirements. Ideal for yogurts, fruit toppings, muesli, ice cream, and other processed foods where even distribution of fruit pieces is important.
All variants are available in packaging sizes from 300 g to 10 kg (click-lock cartons, punnets, industrial cartons), and packaging can be fully customized to the customer’s specifications.
Frozen plums are valued in various sectors of the food industry for their flavor, color, and nutritional properties, all preserved thanks to IQF freezing technology.
Confectionery industry – production of cakes, pralines, fruit toppings, fillings, glazes, and desserts.
Bakery industry – pies, rolls, croissants, muffins, and other baked goods.
Dairy industry – yogurts, fruit desserts, ice cream, and frozen dairy treats.
HoReCa sector – restaurants, hotels, and catering services for preparing hot and cold desserts, smoothie drinks, and fruit salads.
Fruit processing industry – compotes, jams, marmalades, confitures, fruit purees, and concentrates.
The variety of processing forms (halves, quarters, dices) allows frozen plums to be used in a wide range of recipes and technological processes—from artisanal production to fully automated industrial lines.
| Fruit | Varieties | Product | Description / Dimensions | Packaging (most common) | Market Regulations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | Stanley, Čačanska Lepotica | IQF Plum – Halves (hand-cut) | Hand-cut halves, individually quick frozen (IQF) |
Click-lock carton 300 g; punnets 300 g Bags: 500 g, 750 g, 1,000 g, 2,500 g Industrial carton 1×10 kg |
EU, FDA, Canada, South Korea | — |
| Plum | Stanley, Čačanska Lepotica | IQF Plum – Quarters (hand-cut) | Hand-cut quarters, individually quick frozen (IQF) |
Bags: 2,500 g Industrial carton 1×10 kg |
EU, FDA, Canada, South Korea | — |
| Plum | Stanley, Čačanska Lepotica | IQF Plum – Dices (6×6 mm or 10×10 mm) | Plum dices, individually quick frozen (IQF) |
Bags: 2,500 g Industrial carton 1×10 kg |
EU, FDA, Canada, South Korea | — |
| Note: Products are packed in packaging according to the customer's request. The most common packages are listed. | ||||||
