Cargo container ship at port — EquaFresh supply chain

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.

01

Origin Sourcing

Farm

02

Packing & Quality Control

Packing House

03

Reefer Container Transport

Ocean Freight

04

Import & Customs Clearance

Border & Compliance

05

Port Handling

Port Operations

06

Cold Storage

Warehousing

07

Ripening

Ripening Rooms

08

Final Delivery

Last Mile

01

Origin Sourcing

Farm

We 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
02

Packing & Quality Control

Packing House

All 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
03

Reefer Container Transport

Ocean Freight

Fruit 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
04

Import & Customs Clearance

Border & Compliance

We 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
05

Port Handling

Port Operations

Containers 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
06

Cold Storage

Warehousing

Where 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
07

Ripening

Ripening Rooms

Bananas 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
08

Final Delivery

Last Mile

Refrigerated 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 warehouse for fresh produce

Cold Storage

Commodity-specific temperature zones

Refrigerated truck delivering fresh produce

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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EquaFresh Imports Ltd.

Fresh Produce • Importing • Cold Chain • Logistics

Simar@equafreash.ca437-869-8600Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What We Do

  • Direct Origin Sourcing
  • Canadian Importing
  • Cold-Chain Management
  • Refrigerated Transportation
  • Cold Storage
  • Ripening Partners
  • Private Label Programs
  • North American Distribution

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