The importance of protecting perishable foods from loss of quality during transport is well-known. In recent years, the significance of the transport link in the cold food distribution chain in ensuring the safety of perishable food has also been increasingly recognized. This article is a comprehensive guide to best practices and packaging for shipping perishable products. Perishable items are simply defined as anything that can spoil or spoil quickly, such as food, beverages, and similar types of items.
Air travel is a very low-risk mode of transport for perishable items. As for packaging, damage is less likely to occur once en route, since flight routes can be adapted quickly in bad weather and much more easily than other modes of logistical transport. Some disruptions may be taken into account when planning the shipment of perishable products. Disruptions that can cause supply chain delays include congestion, weather, or lack of preparation of the right equipment.
Many experts agree that you should always choose the fastest shipping option available when shipping perishable items, as you don't want your products to be damaged during the trip. The FDA recommends using next-day delivery, and your shipping provider should be able to provide you with the specific shipping option you need (next day or next day delivery). Nowadays, retailers, manufacturers and logistics service providers that ship perishable products are often subject to strict regulations (such as the FSMA) that have added levels of complexity to the shipping process.
