October 28, 2026
IQF Frozen Vegetables from China: A Buyer’s Checklist for the New Season
As the new sourcing season gets under way, buyers of IQF frozen vegetables are locking in volumes for the months ahead. Whether you are…
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Product knowledge, sourcing considerations and company updates for international produce buyers.
October 25, 2026
Meet Smiler Food at the Canton Fair 2026: Booth 12.2K07, Oct 31 – Nov 4
Qingdao Smiler Import and Export Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) from October 31 to November 4,…
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October 25, 2026
Bulk Spices from China: What Food Manufacturers Should Verify
Bulk Spices from China: What Food Manufacturers Should Verify Bulk spices are bought on aroma and color, but accepted or rejected on paperwork. Spices…
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October 24, 2026
Sourcing Ginger from China: Fresh, Dried, and Powdered — A Buyer’s Primer
Sourcing Ginger from China: Fresh, Dried, and Powdered — A Buyer’s Primer China is one of the world’s major ginger origins, and ginger is…
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October 23, 2026
IQF Green Peas: Spec Fields Buyers Should Lock
Fresh shelled peas, canned peas and IQF green peas are not interchangeable on a purchase order. One lives in a short chill window; another…
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October 23, 2026
Dehydrated Vegetables Buying Guide: Moisture, Cut Size, and What to Ask
Dehydrated Vegetables Buying Guide: Moisture, Cut Size, and What to Ask Dehydrated vegetables ship light, store at ambient temperature, and keep their flavor for…
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October 23, 2026
Dehydrated Ginger: Spec Fields Buyers Should Lock
Fresh ginger hands, air-dried fresh ginger, IQF ginger and dehydrated ginger are four different products. Mixing them on a purchase order is one of…
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October 22, 2026
IQF Strawberry Specs: Whole vs Sliced — What Buyers Should Put in Writing
IQF Strawberry Specs: Whole vs Sliced — What Buyers Should Put in Writing IQF strawberries are among the most widely traded frozen fruits —…
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October 22, 2026
Peeled Garlic Cloves: Spec Fields Buyers Should Lock
How B2B importers should specify fresh peeled garlic cloves: size grade, residual peel, trim, packing, chilled shelf life, and documents before PO.
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