"Rival" LLC is the leading manufacturer of dried fruits in Armenia and a reliable supplier of many retail chains in the Russian market. Since 2014, the company supplies high-quality dried fruits: dried peaches, apricots, figs and prunes. During our activity we have gained experience of successful cooperation with the largest Russian and Armenian companies and are ready to offer you a wide range of dried fruits. The basic principle of the company’s staff policy is the involvement of the industry’s best experts. The working environment in the company contributes to the disclosure of abilities of each employee, the realization of his potential, experience and knowledge. Currently we have more than 30 employees. The key specialists have at least 5 years’ experience in the field. The factory staff complies with the requirements of personal hygiene and works in special clothes. The company frequently updates its manufacturing equipment, due to which it takes up the leading position in the market.
Only fruits collected on our plantations are used in the production process, providing our partners with the guarantee of continuous delivery and ensuring the high quality products. Our product is free of dyes and additives and is not genetically modified (GMO). Thanks to the special drying it retains all the vitamins and minerals that are important in the daily diet of any person.
Fruits grown in Armenia and the product assortment made from them are much better in taste, aroma and appearance than the fruits from the other countries. The geographical position of Armenia, its climatic conditions, abundance of sunlight, and availability of high-quality fresh mountain waters generate perfect conditions for growing fruits.
The organization is certified according to the International standards: ISO 9001: 2008; ISO 22000: 2005; ISO 14001: 2004.
Product assortment is constantly updated and expanded. In addition, we are always ready to supply dried fruits to every corner of Russia.
The entire drying process can be divided into several stages:
Harvesting
Only healthy, fresh and good looking fruits are selected in the harvesting process.
Washing
Only fresh water is used for washing. Washing is done in several stages until the complete removal of dirt and dust.
Peeling and removing of the seeds.
Peeling and seeds’ removal is performed by using special equipment.
Drying
Dryers are constantly ventilated. Drying is carried out by solar method with the use of special equipment. After drying the fruits undergo a rigorous selection. The fruits suitable for packaging are placed in the refrigerators, and the rest of the fruits are sent back to the dryer.
Storage of dried fruits
After the complete drying, the dried fruits are added in a special container and are kept in disinfected refrigerators where the temperature deviates between +5 +7 degrees Celsius.