You would be surprised at how old some of the fruits and Vegetables are that you eat. When you ship in Overseas Containers, The Produce is put in chambers called Cold STORAGE. The ROoms are sealed tight, and Cannot be broken until arriving in the U.S
Apples from Washington are picked, and shipped Months later. Same with Pears, There put in rooms called CA rooms. Controlled Atmosphere.
Grapes In Calif are stored for Months as well. In Spain they pick oranges and Lemons and Hold them for months, In Chile there picking Grapes right now , THe U.S wont see for 2 months.
It's Crazy how Technology has become.
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