Import & export — 7 min read
How to import fresh produce into the United States
Admissibility, phytosanitary certificates, FDA prior notice, FSVP, PACA and marketing orders: the checkpoints every fresh fruit shipment into the US has to clear.
Insights
Practical notes on fresh produce sourcing, market access and international trade — written from day-to-day work in the fruit business.
Sourcing — 6 min read
How to find reliable fresh produce suppliers
A reliable supplier is one whose fruit, timing and paperwork match your program season after season. Here is how to find one — and how to check before you commit.
Retail — 5 min read
What should retailers consider when sourcing fruit internationally?
Seasonality, shelf life, specification, certification and program structure: what retail buyers weigh when they source fruit from abroad.
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