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IQF blueberries with frost in a light grey ceramic tray

November 12, 2026

IQF Blueberries: Size, Colour and Buyer Checks

IQF blueberries should arrive loose, evenly sized and deep blue, with no ice clumps or crushed fruit. Check size, colour and free-flow before you…

Frozen IQF mango halves and frosted mango dice on a pale ceramic platter on a whitewashed table

November 11, 2026

IQF Mango from China: Halves, Dice and Buyer Checks

IQF mango is sold as peeled halves or 20 x 20 mm dice for drinks, sorbet and desserts. These checks help buyers confirm cut,…

Frozen IQF raspberries with frost in a shallow glass dish on pale beige linen, with a small pile of raspberry crumble beside the dish

November 10, 2026

IQF Raspberries: Whole, Broken and Crumble Grades

Whole, broken or crumble? How buyers check IQF raspberry grades from China: colour in the finished recipe, drained weight, thawing loss and free-flow.

Frozen IQF zucchini slices fanned in a row on a pale light-wood board, with a small ceramic ramekin of diced zucchini

November 9, 2026

IQF Zucchini from China: Slice and Skin Checks

How buyers check IQF zucchini from China: even slice thickness, fresh green skin, controlled water release after cooking and loose free-flow pieces.

Frozen IQF bell pepper strips in red, yellow and green arranged in rows on white marble, with a small glass jar of diced mixed bell pepper

November 8, 2026

IQF Bell Pepper from China: Strip and Colour Checks

How buyers check IQF bell pepper from China: strip width matched to the dish, a bright colour mix as agreed and loose free-flow pieces…

Frosted IQF okra cut rounds arranged on a pale mint-green ceramic plate

November 7, 2026

IQF Okra from China: Cut, Colour and Free-Flow Checks

How buyers check IQF okra from China: whole pods or clean cut rounds, bright even green colour, intact seeds and loose free-flow pieces with…

Frozen IQF asparagus spears with frost crystals fanned on a light wooden board, with cut asparagus pieces in a small pale ceramic ramekin

November 6, 2026

IQF Asparagus from China: Buyer Checks for Spears

How buyers check IQF asparagus from China: spear diameter grades, closed firm tips, woody-end trimming, even green colour and true free-flow in the bag.

Frozen IQF spinach leaves with frost and stacked frozen chopped spinach blocks on pale grey stone, with light wooden tongs

November 5, 2026

IQF Spinach from China: Leaf Quality, Colour and Free-Flow Checks for Buyers

IQF spinach gives food manufacturers and distributors a practical way to keep a leafy green on the menu all year round, without depending on…

Buyers walking through the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou

November 4, 2026

Canton Fair 2026 — Last Day: Thank You for Visiting Smiler Food at Booth 12.2K07

Today, 4 November, is the final day of the Canton Fair 2026 at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou — and we want…