Fresh produce
must be packaged and exported correctly to ensure freshness.
Fresh produce such as fresh fish, fresh fruit and vegetables are sought after by many households across the world. Unfortunately, some fresh produce only originates from certain parts of the world and must be transported across thousands of miles. With transportation comes long periods of the fresh produce being packaged and in transit. And, with that, comes problems in quality and freshness of the produce. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Slow Transport
One of the main problems of exporting fresh produce is the journey time from picking and packaging to arrival at its destination. Slow transportation is common. For example; FreshPlaza studied Indonesia's exportation rates, and found that slow transport links from picking to delivery was the reason for food rotting and becoming inedible. If you export fresh food, no matter where you are in the world, ensure you have good and quick transportation links, meaning your produce reaches its destination via the fastest possible route.
Poor Packaging
Poor and inadequate packaging is also a huge problem when exporting fresh produce. Different produce needs different packaging to ensure its longevity. For example; exported meat is kept most fresh when air-tight and flat-packed. This ensures the meat is kept in its original, fresh state and feels and tastes fresh on its arrival to the destination. Fresh vegetables, on the other hand, need air and water to ensure freshness. Research what type of packaging works best for the produce you export before you send it. This ensures good quality on arrival.
Poor Storage Facilities
Depending on what you export, ensure storage facilities are suitable for the produce. Fresh fish and meat need to be kept cold. Your van or truck should have suitable storage facilities. Buy specialist equipment and install it into your van or truck; otherwise buy a specialist refrigerator van. For example; Sub Zero, located in Brooklyn, sells affordable vans that specialize in fresh produce exportation.
Poor Produce Inspection
Produce inspection, or checking that produce is clean, healthy and free from insects needs to be an essential part of exporting fresh produce. If this simple task is not carried out, it could cause problems when the produce arrives at the final destination. For example; if fresh vegetables or fruit were in transit, insects had enough time to eat parts of your produce. This does not look professional when delivered, and you may lose business in the future. Ensue all your produce is clean, not rotten, free of insects and generally looking healthy.
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