Sourcing: Ginger — what must the PO specify?

admin

We are buying Ginger from Anqiu, Shandong for a first order.

Season: Oct-Dec harvest. The spec we were offered is "air-dried or fresh, 200-350g pieces".

What should the PO pin down so the bulk matches the sample?

admin

Pin these: air-dried or fresh, 200-350g pieces, the packing dimensions with a photo, and the inspection method. For Ginger the usual failure is surface moisture and mould — write it as a numbered clause, not as "export standard".