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Are they shipping blueberries and strawberries via SHIP? Wow. I was thinking they must be flying them in via 747s, but I suppose that just wouldn't be cost effective.

Peruvian blueberries are primarily shipped to the U.S. via ocean freight in refrigerated containers. While a small percentage is transported by air, the vast majority travels by sea, with the Port of Philadelphia being a major entry point. The blueberries are pre-cooled before being loaded into refrigerated trucks or reefer containers to maintain freshness during transit.

Blueberries from Peru typically arrive in the U.S. within 17 to 35 days via ocean freight. Air freight, while faster, is limited to smaller quantities. Transit times can vary based on the destination (East or West Coast) and the specific port of entry. s

Amazing. 17 to 35 days in transit. Wow.

I will say that the blueberries and strawberries we get from South America, even though not spoiled, almost never taste as good as the ones we can get in season from the US.

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