For years, shipping perishables has been a challenging part of any company’s routine. And among the various perishables that could be shipped, bananas have always been one of the most challenging. The reason is simple – bananas don’t do well when refrigerated, which means that they can’t be shipped in a cold environment. This is something that other perishables have an advantage in – cold shipping slows the spoiling process.
But with bananas, you have to instead focus on shipping at the right temp, not the coldest one. And to make things more difficult, swings upwards in heat can increase the spoiling rate as well. That means that you need to be able to control the temperature from start to finish. It begins with picking bananas while still green and letting them ripen during shipment, but along the way you can help by taking passive temperature control steps.
A perfect example of passive temperature control is in our insulated cargo blankets. These blankets work simply – by providing you with a chance to maintain the initial temperature of your shipment throughout its delivery process. The blankets are designed to completely cover the product, and when applied properly they will lock in the temperature.
As your shipment moves through the country – or overseas – it won’t experience the wild temperature swings that are normally experienced during long shipments. Whether it goes through different climates or through night/day temperature swings, there’s no issue with the shipment and the bananas arrive with as little spoilage as possible.
Of course, this process applies to a wide range of other perishables as well, and for any shipment where temperature control makes a difference it’s a good idea to consider what passive temperature control offers. Think about the benefits it provides:
- Good overall results
- Reliable
- Lower cost than climate controlled shipping units
- Faster to set up
- Reusable blankets are an investment you can count on multiple times
Simply put, your shipments are important and you need to give them the kind of attention that they deserve. Using our insulated cargo blankets is a low-cost, highly effective solution that deserves consideration simply because few other methods out there offer what they do.
If you’re tired of struggling with the logistics involved with shipping highly perishable items like bananas, take a look at passive temperature control and what it could offer to you. It’s well worth doing, and could surprise you with its results.
