A Fruit Shipping How To

Fruit shipping can be slightly more complicated then many imagine. Did you ever think about the many regulations that might go into fruit shipping? After all, that is only one of the many functions of the United States Department of Agriculture manages. It is also important that you recognize the gravity of the situation if you accidentally shipped contaminated fruit to another state and a pest living in that fruit wiped out an entire crop of your favorite Florida oranges for example. Not only would you suffer without your favorite morning orange juice, but so would thousands of other Americans, who would most likely resent you- perhaps not personally, but generally for ruining a staple of their morning ritual.

So, first and foremost, follow the law if you are going to go through the fruit shipping process. Next, select the fruit you want to send and give them a good check to make sure there are no pests or any signs of disease on the fruit. Place the fruit in a box that has appropriate padding so that the fruit do not get damaged during the fruit shipping process. Fruit shipping can place your parcel under stresses such as extreme heat and perhaps damage to the outside of the box. Therefore, package the fruit so that there is enough padding between the fruit and the outside that they fruit do not suffer from bruising or severe damage for fruit shipping. It is also highly suggested that you add an ice pack or a dry ice pack to the box to ensure the fruit stay at a temperature conducive in preservation of the fruit. Do not wrap the fruit in plastic as it will cause them to sweat. And of course, always ensure that the shipping information along with a note that the contents are perishable are clearly marked on the box.

And if you do not feel that going through the fruit shipping process is worth your time or the stress, they why bother- have someone else do it. Jump on your favorite web browser and search for a local or national orchard that will go through the process for you. After all, orchards are well versed in the fruit shipping processes and will happily go through the trouble for you. If you are shipping internationally, many will also have the customs protocol information as well. All you have to do is select the type of fruit you want, or perhaps a fruit arrangement for a special event, place it in your shopping cart and check out using your credit card and give them all the necessary shipping information. Fruit shipping is certainly easier when someone else is willing and able to do the work for you!

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