{"id":8257,"date":"2020-09-05T17:29:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-05T15:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coolpack2025.webdeveloperz.nl\/uncategorized\/refrigerated-transport-of-potatoes-fruit-and-vegetables-this-is-how-to-handle-it\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T10:56:07","slug":"transport-fruit-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolpack.nl\/en\/blog\/transport-fruit-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilled transport of potatoes, fruits and vegetables: here’s how to do it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every day in the Netherlands we reap the benefits of the agricultural expertise we have accumulated over the centuries. Not only on our own soil but all over the world people enjoy potatoes, vegetables and fruit grown in the Netherlands. However, the proper storage and transportation of these products is complicated and can lead to high failure rates if mistakes are made. In this article you will read what to consider when transporting potatoes, vegetables and fruit nationally and internationally. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Potato, fruit and vegetable (AGF) market.<\/h2>\n

The Netherlands is big on exporting fruits, vegetables and potatoes. Thus, the Netherlands is the second largest exporter<\/a> of agricultural products worldwide after the US. Looking at recent developments, we see a decrease in cut flower exports and other ornamental crops in the first quarter of 2020 compared to 2019. Interestingly, fruit and vegetables, on the other hand, actually saw an increase in export value(CBS<\/a>, 2020). Domestically, we also benefit from homegrown vegetables, fruits and potatoes. <\/p>\n

After harvesting, AGF products are often quickly transported to their destination. After all, the longer they wait, the greater the risk of loss of quality. But what are the optimal environmental conditions for potatoes, vegetables and fruit, and how do you guarantee the quality of AGF products during transport? We are happy to tell you more about it. <\/p>\n

Transporting potatoes, fruits and vegetables nationally and internationally<\/h2>\n

In the world of potatoes, fruits and vegetables, claims for rejected produce that does not arrive at the desired quality level are unfortunately not rare. When storage and transport conditions are not optimal, the quality of AGF can quickly deteriorate, resulting in rejects. This quickly amounts to 20-30% of the total crop. <\/p>\n

AGF products are particularly sensitive to the following external factors:<\/p>\n