Benefit to the Exporter/Importer

• Air freight quality at ocean freight prices
• Reduced waste (less discarded product / maximized yield) 
• Enables brand protection
• Uniform pack commands better prices
• Longer shelf-life allows more time to sell product
• Reduces claims
• Extends shipping season

Benefit to The Shipping Line

• Cargo transported by air may now be transported by ocean
• Reduced waste (less discarded product / maximized yield) 
• Added Value to Shipping Line Transportation
• Reduces claims
• Extends shipping season which results in more containers shipped

Benefit to the Retailer

• More consistent quality supply
• Reduced shrink translates to increased retailer profits
• Consumer satisfaction and repeat purchases
• Longer shelf-life allows more time to market and sell product
  

Market life of 'Elegant Lady' peaches under different storage conditions

*The end of market life was determined when more than 25% of the fruit were mealy.
Source: Carlos Crisosto and Dave Garner, University of California Pomology Department, Davis. CA 95616, USA

Market life of 'O'Henry' peaches under different storage conditions

*The end of market life was determined when more than 25% of the fruit were mealy.
Source: Carlos Crisosto and Dave Garner, University of California Pomology Department, Davis. CA 95616, USA