Perishable products, due to their nature or composition, require special conditions for their preservation. Due to their chemical and physiological characteristics, these products have a short shelf life. They are therefore more susceptible to deterioration, especially if the temperature is not constant.
Therefore, in order to preserve the distinctive appearance and taste of goods such as fruit, vegetables, meat and fish that are exported to or imported from other countries, it is essential to know the best methods for transporting and storing them.
Understand which key products need to be handled with the utmost care and efficiency to preserve and maintain them to the end user:
- Vaccines and medicines
- Flowers
- Fish and seafood
- Meat and sausages
- Eggs
- Fruit Juices and Pulps
- Dairy Products: Milk, Cheese and Butter
- Fruit and Vegetable
- Pastries
- Yeast
- Pre-Made Meals
In order to avoid mistakes and losses during the storage and transport of perishable goods, the following aspects should be taken into consideration:
Packaging
It is not only the packaging model that should be taken into account, but also the type of equipment that will pack the perishables from storage to transport to destination.
Storage
Perishables undergo a lot of handling during the storage process. To avoid damage, it is essential that all loading and unloading equipment is adequate, that an ideal preservation temperature is maintained, and that the room is properly ventilated and sanitised.
Transport
These phases expose perishable goods to greater risk and vulnerability because of the various external factors (chemical, biological and physical) which can affect them. At this stage, conditions and procedures are established to ensure the product arrives in perfect condition.
Temperature
Whether fresh, chilled or frozen, perishable goods must be stored in accordance with the category to which they belong and the health regulations in force.
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Sources:
Active Corp. (2021). Transporte de Alimentos: Entenda quais são as normas e como funciona a legislação. Consultado a 20 de fevereiro de 2024, em: https://activecorp.com.br/transporte-de-alimentos-normas-legislacao/
Real Furgões e Implementos Rodoviários. (n.d.). Os cuidados com o transporte de alimentos perecíveis. Consultado a 20 de fevereiro de 2024, em: https://www.realfurgoes.com.br/blog/os-cuidados-com-o-transporte-de-alimentos-pereciveis/
