- Shape and Size Standards: Export standards are generally more stringent for the shape and size of cherries. Exported cherries must be uniform in size and free of obvious defects.
- Packaging Standards: Exports require good impact and moisture-resistant packaging to ensure the quality of the cherries when they arrive. Whereas when supplying the domestic market, there may be simpler packaging requirements.
- Food Safety and Quality Control Standards: Exports must comply with higher international food safety and quality control standards. This may include testing for product safety and compliance with phytosanitary regulations to ensure no diseases are transmitted from Australia to importing countries.
- Shipping and Storage Conditions: Export standards often have special requirements for shipping and storage conditions, ensuring that cherries maintain their best quality throughout the long journey to international markets. This is also the reason why cherries imported from Australia cannot be as delicious as imported goods.
Legal and Origin Certificates: Certificates of origin and compliance with legal regulations may be required for exported cherries.
Health benefits of cherries:
- Eating cherries helps fight diabetes and prevent cardiovascular disease.
- Helps improve sleep, and supports bright eyes.
- Supports improving body shape, skin, and effective weight loss.
- Helps strengthen the brain, prevent memory loss and protect against Alzheimer's disease