Explores the complex economics behind the global frozen vegetable trade, particularly focusing on why countries like Canada import produce they could seemingly grow domestically.
It explains how cost advantages, driven by climate, labor, and production methods in various regions, often outweigh the expense of international shipping, enabled by advanced freezing technologies like IQF and efficient cold chain logistics.
The source also addresses the environmental impact, arguing that while transportation has a footprint, it can be offset by the reduced food waste and lower production emissions of field-grown imports compared to energy-intensive local greenhouse cultivation.
Finally, it details the consumer drivers for purchasing frozen vegetables—such as convenience, shelf life, and cost savings—and discusses the historical evolution of the industry and future trends.
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