Miami boosts its perishables credentials with cold treament facility

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Miami has taken yet another step in cementing its position as the leading perishables hub in the US by opening a certified cold treatment facility at the port.

To be compliant with rules to prevent fruit fly infestation, citrus and other fruit importers must prove that fruit has been kept at 1.1 °C for at least 14 days. Under a pilot programme at the new Miami Plant Inspection Station (MPIS), blueberries and grapes from Uruguay and Peru can now be treated ...