Supply Chain
From Farm to Your Dock. Every Step Controlled.
EquaFresh manages the full supply chain — from origin packing house to Canadian delivery dock. Eight stages. Zero gaps. Complete cold-chain integrity.
8
Chain Stages
5
Origin Countries
100%
Cold-Chain Managed
0
Broker Handoffs
Why Supply Chain Control Matters
Most produce importers are brokers — they buy and sell, but they don't control the chain. EquaFresh is different. We manage every stage from the packing house to your receiving dock, which means we can guarantee temperature continuity, documentation accuracy, and delivery reliability that brokers simply cannot offer.
The EquaFresh Supply Chain
Eight stages. Every one managed by us.
Origin Sourcing
Farm
Packing & Quality Control
Packing House
Reefer Container Transport
Ocean Freight
Import & Customs Clearance
Border & Compliance
Port Handling
Port Operations
Cold Storage
Warehousing
Ripening
Ripening Rooms
Final Delivery
Last Mile
Origin Sourcing
FarmWe source exclusively from audited farm partners in Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Harvest timing is coordinated with our logistics schedule to minimise time between field and container.
- Direct grower relationships
- Harvest timing coordination
- Pre-shipment quality inspection
- Lot traceability from field
Packing & Quality Control
Packing HouseAll fruit is graded, sized, and packed at certified packing houses operating under HACCP plans. We specify pack format, carton weight, and ripeness stage for every order.
- HACCP-certified facilities
- Grade, size & Brix verification
- Custom pack specifications
- Pre-cool before container loading
Reefer Container Transport
Ocean FreightFruit is loaded into temperature-controlled reefer containers at the packing house. Container temperature is set and sealed before departure, with continuous monitoring throughout the ocean transit.
- Packing-house container loading
- Continuous temperature logging
- Controlled atmosphere options
- Transit time optimised by origin
Import & Customs Clearance
Border & ComplianceWe manage all Canadian import documentation — CFIA phytosanitary compliance, country-of-origin certificates, and customs clearance. Shipments are pre-cleared where possible to minimise port dwell time.
- CFIA compliance documentation
- Phytosanitary certificates
- Pre-clearance where available
- Full import record keeping
Port Handling
Port OperationsContainers are handled at Canadian ports with priority reefer plug access to maintain temperature continuity. We coordinate with port agents to minimise dwell time and protect cold-chain integrity.
- Priority reefer plug access
- Minimal port dwell time
- Temperature verified on discharge
- Port agent coordination
Cold Storage
WarehousingWhere required, fruit is held in temperature-controlled cold storage facilities near major Canadian distribution hubs. Storage conditions are matched to the specific commodity and ripeness stage.
- Commodity-specific temperature zones
- Humidity-controlled environments
- Inventory management & lot tracking
- Flexible hold periods available
Ripening
Ripening RoomsBananas and avocados can be ripened to buyer specification in controlled ethylene ripening rooms before delivery. We coordinate ripening schedules to match your receiving window and shelf-life requirements.
- Ethylene-controlled ripening rooms
- Colour specification on delivery
- Ripening schedule coordination
- Available for bananas & avocados
Final Delivery
Last MileRefrigerated transport delivers to your receiving dock on schedule. We provide advance shipping notices, temperature logs, and full documentation packages with every delivery.
- Refrigerated last-mile delivery
- Advance shipping notices
- Temperature log on delivery
- Full documentation package
Cold Storage
Commodity-specific temperature zones
Last-Mile Delivery
Refrigerated to your receiving dock
Built for Commercial Buyers
Our supply chain infrastructure is designed for the volume, consistency, and documentation requirements of grocery chains, foodservice distributors, and wholesale buyers.
Dedicated Volume Programs
We build committed supply programs with fixed volumes, pricing, and delivery schedules — not spot-market guesswork.
Full Documentation Packages
Every shipment arrives with a complete documentation package: phytosanitary certificates, temperature logs, CFIA compliance records, and origin traceability.
Flexible Pack Specifications
We work with our packing partners to meet your exact carton weight, sizing, ripeness stage, and labelling requirements.
Private Label Programs
We supply under your brand. Custom carton printing, labelling, and branded packaging programs available for qualifying volumes.
Ready to Build a Supply Program?
Talk to our team about dedicated volumes, delivery schedules, and supply-chain solutions tailored to your business.
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