It isn’t even the first day of summer yet. That doesn’t get here until June 21, 2022, or 20 days from the time this piece was written. However, parts of the United States already feel like the Summer Solstice has already arrived. After all, temperatures are currently reaching the 80s and 90s in some places. But, of course, things are only going to get worse. Various locations are sure to be hitting the triple digits before long.
And if the temperatures outside are doing that, what do you think it feels like inside the trailer or cold container you’re pulling? Let’s just put it this way; it’s hot. Living creatures like dogs and humans certainly shouldn’t be back there without refrigeration or air conditioning, but what about fruits? What can happen to those shipments when extreme temps enter the picture?
Adverse Effects Heat Has On Fruits
High temperatures don’t tend to agree with most fruits. Some items can tolerate heat better than others, but for the most part, they don’t like them. If fruits get too hot, often, the aftermath isn’t pretty. Their tastes, colors, smells, and textures can change. Once items gain unappealing appearances, stores and markets cannot use them. In addition, consumers who take bites of things only to be met with a bitter and nastiness on their tongues won’t be very happy. However, those are exactly the kinds of scenarios that can unfold if transporters do not take measures to stop heat from wreaking havoc on perishables.
How To Protect Fruit Shipments From Heat
Typically, fruits are transported in refrigerated trailers, also known as reefer units. Providing that you already own a unit, which has been properly maintained, you should be in good shape. However, if you’re making the initial investment, that could be easier said than done, as reefer units are usually very expensive. Then, after the purchase, things don’t necessarily get any better money-wise. That’s because that maintenance spoke of a few sentences ago can get costly.
How about an alternative to reefer shipping? And perhaps one that won’t cost you an arm and a leg? If you’d like to learn more about such things, you’ve come to the right place. We have numerous products, any one of which can serve as your alternative to reefer shipping. For instance, with a container blanket you can create temperature zones to safeguard some items from heat in your trailer and not others. Or what about pallet covers? They are excellent secondary forms of protection, which are perfect when you only need to protect one or two pallets. Contact us to learn more and place an order for your alternative to reefer shipping today.
