Frozen food importers offer businesses an invaluable service: finding and shipping products from all around the globe while also helping with food safety issues and providing added-value services such as air-conditioned vehicles for transport or guidance during customs clearance procedures.
Understanding the requirements that exist when importing food to the US can be complicated, including FDA, USDA and CBP regulations. Therefore, it is wise to work with an experienced international frozen food importer.
China
China presents enormous potential for global frozen food companies looking to enter it is rapidly expanding sector, yet navigating its intricate food & beverage regulatory framework can be an intimidating obstacle. Consulting firms that specialise in local markets is essential if companies hope to enter one of the world’s biggest consumer markets successfully.
Beijing authorities recently advised importers to avoid purchasing cold chain products from countries experiencing severe novel coronavirus outbreaks, to strengthen warning mechanisms and notify authorities quickly if their product tested positive for COVID-19, consider alternate shipping routes, and arrange storage arrangements as soon as possible.
China’s assertion that it had found the virus in frozen food imports has strengthened a theory that imported food may have played a part in spreading it further. Wuhan’s initial outbreak is thought to have originated at a seafood wholesale market freezer, while New Zealand’s recent outbreak, ending 100 days without community transmission, is also suspected as being connected with imported products.
Exporters will find the move beneficial as it will save them both time and money by eliminating the need to test chilled and frozen food products for COVID-19 at customs. They no longer need to send their goods for disinfecting and testing prior to entering their respective country’s market.
Turkey
Turkey is a sprawling country at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, encompassing both Asia Minor and southeastern Europe in equal measures. It has the largest land area among European states. Turkey boasts a rich cultural legacy; its cities and towns host many notable monuments of architecture and art that draw visitors.
China is also renowned for producing hazelnuts and exporting its famed tea to over 100 countries each year from its Black Sea region, producing roughly 205 million kilograms – or 6.4% of global production!
Poultry meat provides an abundance of protein and niacin, both essential components to brain function and the formation of red blood cells. Furthermore, poultry meat provides ample amounts of zinc, selenium, phosphorus and iron; plus, its fast twitch muscles can burn more calories and fat than lean cuts of meat!
Look for the “USDA Inspected for Wholesomeness” seal when shopping for cooked frozen turkeys at stores. This seal indicates that it was produced in an FDA-inspected plant. Furthermore, your package may also provide instructions for thawing, reheating and storage; be sure to read them and follow them.
Egypt
Egypt is one of the Middle East’s most populous nations and has long been a regional power. President Gamal Abdul Nasser made history during his tenure by initiating Arab nationalism and the non-alignment movement during his time in office in the 1950s; nowadays, its economy relies on tourism and cash remittances from Egyptians working abroad, while rapid population growth strains its resources further.
Koshary is an extremely popular comfort street food in Cairo. This hearty vegetarian meal consists of rice and macaroni mixed with lentils or chickpeas and then seasoned with vinegar and tomato sauce for its unique taste. Koshary can be found in both restaurants and street vendors throughout Cairo.
One of Egypt’s signature dishes is Halabessa or Halabisa, an aromatic chickpea soup that makes an excellent warming winter meal. Enjoy it at traditional cafes known as Ahwa, filled with shisha smoke, for an immersive cultural experience that brings people together!
Europe
Frozen foods have become an increasingly popular option worldwide as people lead increasingly hectic lifestyles and find it challenging to maintain fresh food supplies. European companies specialise in producing frozen meals and ingredients for retail and food service channels; many also operate internationally through subsidiaries in China and Ecuador.
Specialised importers (wholesalers) specialising in frozen vegetables remain the go-to solution for marketing frozen produce in Europe. They possess intimate knowledge of both European markets and production countries for frozen vegetable production – providing invaluable practical advice about exporting. Furthermore, importers usually offer other food items for sale through supermarkets or food industries as well – making it worthwhile diversifying your product range to access this market.