HOW TO SHIP PERISHABLES
1. What are Perishable Items? Perishable items are products that are susceptible to spoilage, quality degradation, or decay due to environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and microbial activity at room temperature. Common perishable items include: Fresh Food: Fruits, sayuran, daging, hidangan laut, produk susu, eggs Pharmaceuticals: Certain drugs and biological products that require cold storage Flowers and Plants: Fresh flowers, plants Chemicals: Certain chemical reagents sensitive to temperature and humidity 2. How to Pack Perishable Items Proper packaging of perishable items is crucial to prevent exposure to unfavorable temperature, humidity, and microbial environments. Common packaging methods include: Vacuum Packaging: Reduces oxygen levels by removing air from the package, delaying microbial growth. Gas Packaging: Modifies the gas composition within the package (e.g., increasing carbon dioxide, reducing oxygen) to extend freshness. Refrigerated Packaging: Uses coolers, foam boxes, and frozen gel packs to maintain a low-temperature environment. Moisture-Proof Packaging: Employs moisture-proof bags and desiccants to prevent moisture from entering the package. Antimicrobial Packaging:...
