GalleryThe Pacific Northwest cherry season is set to begin with the season lasting from the first week of June until the end of August. Cherries are ripened on the tree and are harvested, packed, […]
Gallery4 Tips to Help Deal With Melon Transportation Season
Melon season is in full swing. Reports show
steady markets for cantaloupes, honeydews and watermelons. For cantaloupes,
quality is good and shipments are coming out of Mendota, CA, Firebaugh, CA and
Maricopa, AZ. For honeydews, quality is […]
GalleryRisk Factors and Loss Prevention for Refrigerated Cherry Transport
The
Pacific Northwest cherry season is set to begin with harvesting happening
mid-June. The 2018 Northwest cherry crop
totaled about 25.6 million boxes, and industry experts are predicting a crop of
approximately 20 million boxes for 2019, with […]
Gallery4 Seasonal Fruits Handling Tips That Might Come in Handy for Refrigerated Truckers this April and May
Earlier this week, we went out on our monthly retail visits, and this month’s trip gave us a peek at some of the seasonal fruits we can expect to see in bigger volumes April […]
GalleryAre you Getting Ready for Apple and Pear Fruit Season?
Apple and pear season is kicking off, and numerous forecasts for the 2017 Washington season have come up. The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is calling for 130.9 million standard 40-pound boxes of […]
GalleryStone Fruit Season – The 4 Popular Varieties, Good Arrival Standards, and Loading Guidelines You Need to Know
Stone fruit season is now underway, and as we found out from our last retail store visits, most local retailers are now stocking light supplies of nectarines, apricots, peaches, and plums. Experts note that […]
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4 Things Carriers Need to Monitor When Transporting Refrigerated Truck Loads in the Summer Months
Summer is just around the corner, and the National Weather Service reports 113F as yesterday’s highest temperature (in Death Valley, CA). The summer months bring a heightened need to be vigilant when it comes […]
GalleryCherry Season: Market Update, 7 Varietals, and the Good Arrival & Loading Guidelines You Need to Know
California cherry season is getting underway, with most shippers picking at the end of April. This is a little later than usual because of the heavy rains California experienced this past winter. Picking is […]
GalleryBills of Lading – the Basics
The Bill of Lading (BOL) is the key document in the shipping, transit, and delivery of produce; they guarantee that shippers will receive payment and receivers will take delivery of the product. A bill […]
GalleryPackaging In the Produce Industry
Effective packaging of produce is critical to protecting product quality during transport and in store aisles. The type of packaging selected depends on the product type and what will work best to enclose the […]
