In the wave of globalization, agricultural products, with their unique vitality, cross borders and become a bridge connecting different cultures and eating habits. Among them, frozen chives, as a convenient and efficient way of food preservation, not only retain the freshness and nutrition of fresh chives, but also shine in the international market with its unique advantages, and become a green link between the tables of the East and the West. In this paper, we will discuss the current situation of foreign trade, production process, market potential and its impact on the global economy of quick-frozen green onions.
In recent years, with the accelerated pace of life and the pursuit of healthy diet, frozen food has been widely welcomed worldwide. As one of the leaders, frozen chives have rapidly occupied a place in the international market by virtue of their easy storage, convenient transportation and high flavor retention. Especially in the Asian market, the demand for frozen chives is particularly strong, as chives are an indispensable condiment in cooking. From Japan and South Korea to Europe and the United States, frozen green onions are gradually penetrating into the daily life of consumers in various countries, and have become a regular ingredient in the kitchen.
The production of IQF spring onions is a comprehensive process that integrates agricultural cultivation, picking, cleaning, cutting, freezing and packaging. First of all, high-quality green onion seeds are carefully cultivated on fertile land and undergo scientific field management to ensure that each and every green onion is in the best condition for consumption. Immediately after picking, the green onions enter a modern processing plant where they undergo a rigorous cleaning and cutting process to remove impurities and retain the most tender parts. Subsequently, advanced quick-freezing technologies, such as liquid nitrogen quick-freezing, are used, which can reduce the temperature of green onions to dozens of degrees below zero in a very short period of time, effectively locking in their color, texture and nutrients. Finally, after vacuum or air-conditioned packaging, the IQF spring onions are safely and hygienically encapsulated and ready to be shipped around the world.
The international market for IQF spring onions is promising, especially in emerging market countries, where there is a growing demand for high-quality, convenient ingredients as the middle-class group expands and the restaurant industry develops rapidly. However, in the face of fierce market competition and changing consumer preferences, frozen shallot producers need to continue to innovate, such as developing a wider variety of shallot products (e.g. chopped, sliced, chopped spring onions, etc.) and exploring environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging materials to meet market demand. Meanwhile, tariff barriers, logistics costs and food safety standards in international trade are also challenges that should not be ignored, and it is necessary for the government, industry associations and enterprises to work together to reduce trade barriers and promote the smooth flow of international trade in IQF spring onions through the signing of free-trade agreements, optimizing the logistics network, and strengthening quality control measures.
The international trade of IQF chives not only enriches the table of global consumers and promotes food diversity, but also drives the development of related industrial chain, including agricultural cultivation, food processing, cold chain logistics and other links, creating a large number of employment opportunities. In addition, as an agricultural product with regional characteristics, the internationalization process of frozen onions has promoted cultural exchanges and deepened people's understanding of and respect for each other's food culture. In the context of global economic integration, the trade of IQF chives has become an important force to promote economic growth and international friendship.
In short, IQF chives with its unique charm shuttle in the sea of international trade, become the green messenger connecting the East and West table. In the face of the future, we have reason to believe that through continuous technological innovation, market expansion and quality improvement, IQF chives will play an even more important role in the global food trade and continue to write its legendary story of connecting the world and delivering delicious flavors.
Post time: Jan-03-2025