This paper presents the transport of fresh peppers from developing countries to the European Union. Properties of fresh peppers are presented as well as the means of transport and storage suitable for safe transfer of goods from, for example, Israel to Europe via the Port of Koper.
Characteristics of cold retail chain operation are stated in the paper, which also highlights the requirements dictated by the current market. Everyone should be aware that we are all potential consumers and as such we all desire fresh products. This is especially related to fresh fruit and vegetables, which, due to their properties, have a fairly short lifespan.
The paper analyses an example of pepper transport organization from Israel to the European Union, and it describes the differences that may arise in the transport of the same commodity from Egypt, another developing country, which supplies Europe with peppers during the winter. In this period, Europe is not self-sufficient in this commodity group due to its climate.
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