And this is our natural route
Where the flavor of our products begins — from the field to the table.
We know that to trust the quality of our tropical fruits, you need to understand how we handle them throughout the transportation process.
We want to clearly explain what happens from the moment the fruit is harvested until it reaches your hands.
1
FIELD COLLECTION
Our supplier network performs an initial selection of the best fruits and records the batch under optimal conditions.
Harvest at optimal ripeness, based on Brix index, color, and firmness.
Trained personnel → clean cuts to minimize bruising.
On-site primary selection: fruits with visible defects are discarded.
Digital batch registration (farm, plot, date and time) using a traceability app compatible with GlobalG.A.P.
Pre-cooling in shade and use of ventilated bins to lower pulp temperature to < 24 °C before transport.
2
Transport to packing plant
2
TRANSPORT TO PACKING PLANT
Refrigerated transport and short travel times to avoid loss of product quality.
Refrigerated trucks (0–5 °C) sanitized before each trip.
Trips < 3 hours to prevent cold chain break.
Data loggers record temperature and relative humidity every 15 minutes.
Transport insurance with door-to-door coverage and real-time GPS incident tracking.
3
Processing and packing
3
PROCESSING AND PACKING
Fruits are washed, sorted, packed, and phytosanitary certificates are issued according to the destination country.
Washing with chlorinated solution (100–150 ppm) and rinsing with potable water.
Optical sorting by size, color, and surface defects.
Packing in FSC-certified cardboard boxes with micro-perforated liners to control ethylene.
Forced-air pre-cooling to the product’s target temperature.
Labeling with QR code linked to full traceability and issued phytosanitary certificates.
4
Transport to export port
4
TRANSPORT TO EXPORT PORT
Refrigerated trucks maintain the cold chain, along with the required export documentation.
Direct transfer to consolidation chambers at 0–2 °C.
Verification of documents: invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, FDA registration, draft BL.
Inspection of containers using laser guns to ensure –1 °C ±0.5 before loading.
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Export and container loading
5
EXPORT AND CONTAINER LOADING
Customs clearance, sanitary inspection, and container configuration at the appropriate temperature.
Electronic customs clearance (Maritime Single Window).
SENASA/MIDA inspection and sanitary release.
Reefer container sealed (customs seal) and configured with set-point, ventilation, and humidity based on fruit type.
Insertion of thermographs and remote probes for continuous monitoring.
Signed Pre-Trip Inspection report archived in the cloud.
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International maritime transport
6
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORT
The container is monitored to ensure the cold chain throughout the journey.
Satellite tracking and automatic alerts if temperature deviates > 1 °C.
Controlled Atmosphere (CA/MA) available for sensitive products.
Transit time of 7–25 days, with weekly status updates to the client.
Cargo insurance with ICC(A) clause and coverage for particular damage.
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Arrival at destination port
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ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION PORT
The container is unloaded, inspected, and released after document approval.
Unloading, local phytosanitary inspection, and release by local customs authority.
Comparison of temperature logs with those recorded at origin to validate cold chain.
If necessary, fumigation or pesticide residue sampling.
Coordination of drayage to cold storage or distribution center.
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Final distribution to client
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FINAL DISTRIBUTION TO CLIENT
Refrigerated ground transport delivers the fruit to the final customer.
Refrigerated transport (0–5 °C) with optimized routes to reduce delivery time.
Quality control at destination: visual inspection, Brix measurement, and pulp temperature check.
Last-mile delivery to supermarkets, wholesalers, or processors, with electronic Proof of Delivery (POD).
Satisfaction survey and feedback for continuous improvement.