What else needs to be considered in transporting product other than proper temperature management?

A major factor to consider is having a truck with a mixed load of produce that affect each others aromas and flavors. The perfect storm is brewing if the carrier is unaware of the nuances of moving produce.

• Odors from apples and pears are absorbed by cabbage, carrots, celery, figs, onions and potatoes.
• Avocado odor is absorbed by pineapples.
• Celery absorbs odor from onions, apples and carrots.
• Citrus absorbs odor from strongly scented fruits and vegetables.
• Ginger odor is absorbed by eggplant.
• Sulfur dioxide released from pads used with table grapes damage other produce.
• Green onion odor is absorbed by figs, grapes, mushrooms, rhubarb and corn.
• Leek odor is absorbed by figs and grapes.
• Onion odor is absorbed by apples, celery, pear and citrus.
• Pepper (ex: Green Peppers) odor is absorbed by beans, pineapples and avocados.

Work with BOA Logistics and our experienced team in moving your produce and other temperature sensitive freight!