Resources

Expert guides and industry insights to help you navigate IQF sourcing and importing from China.

IQF — Individual Quick Freezing | What is Individually Quick Frozen Food?

Learn everything about Individual Quick Freezing technology, its benefits, and how to maximize quality.

Procurement Guide: Commercial Scale

For experienced buyers. Supplier evaluation, quality systems, landed cost analysis, and risk mitigation at container-load volumes.

IQF Supplier Evaluation Checklist: What Procurement Managers Must Verify

Comprehensive checklist for evaluating IQF frozen fruit and vegetable suppliers. Covers certifications, factory audits, quality testing, sample protocols, and red flags for B2B procurement teams.

Cold Chain Logistics for Frozen Produce: Port-to-Warehouse Guide

A container of IQF produce can be sourced correctly, pass every quality check at the factory, and still arrive at your warehouse in unsellable condition. The difference between a successful shipment and a total loss is cold chain management.

FSVP Compliance for Frozen Food Importers: Step-by-Step

The Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) is the regulatory framework that governs how food enters the United States. If you import frozen fruits, vegetables, or any other FDA-regulated food product into the US, you are required to have an FSVP in place — and FDA is actively enforcing this requirement.

US Tariffs on Chinese Frozen Produce 2026 - Rates & Impact

If you are a US-based food company exploring whether to source IQF frozen fruits or vegetables directly from China, the short answer in 2026 is: the tariff math does not work for most products. This guide explains exactly why.