How is fresh produce shipped internationally? (bicycle? hovercraft?...)?

matthewelvey,

Here is a list of where fresh produce being sold in California came from this week....

This week in most cases, product from Mexico was shipped by truck, and about the only thing shipped by plane into the US was Asparagus, berries, and maybe a small amount of peaches and nectarines. Almost everything else not grown in the US or in Mexico was shipped by sea.

Alfalfa Sprouts - California

Aloe Leaves - Mexico

Anise - Arizona, California

Apple Pears - California, South Korea, China

Apples - Washington, Oregon, California, Canada, Idaho

Arrow Root - China

Arrugula - California

Artichokes - California

Asparagus - Mexico, California, Peru

Avocados - Mexico, Chile, California

Banana Flowers - Mexico

Bananas - Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia

Basil - California

Bean Sprouts - California

Beans - Mexico, California

Beets - California, Mexico

Bittermelon - Mexico

Blackberries - Mexico

Blood Orange - California

Blueberries - Chile

Bok Choy - Mexico, California

Broccoli - Arizona, California

Broccoli Rabe (Rappini) - California

Brussels Sprouts - California

Cabbage - California, Arizona

Cactus Leaf (Nopales) - Mexico

Cantaloupe - Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras

Cape Gooseberries - Colombia

Carambola Star Fruit - Taiwan

Carrots - California, Arizona

Cauliflower - California, Arizona California

Celeriac (Celery Root) - Netherlands, California

Celery - Mexico, California

Chayote - Costa Rica, Mexico

Cherimoya - California

Chinese Cabbage - California, Mexico

Chinese Celery - California

Chinese Chives - Mexico

Chives - California

Choy Sum - Mexico

Cilantro - California, Mexico

Coconuts - Mexico, Thailand

Collard Greens - California

Corn Sweet - Mexico

Cucumbers - California, Mexico

Daikon - California

Dates - California

Dill - California

Donqua (Winter Melon) - Mexico

Dragon Fruit (Red Pitaya) - Vietnam

Dry Eschallot - China, California

Durian - Thailand

Eggplant - Mexico

Endive - California, Belgium

Epasote - Mexico

Escarole - California

Frisee - Arizona, California

Gai Choy (Chinese Mustard) - Mexico

Gailon - Mexico

Galanga (Siam, Thai Ginger) - Hawaii

Garlic - California, China, Argentina

Ginger Root - Hawaii, China, Thailand

Gobo - Taiwan

Grapefruit - Texas, California

Grapes - Chile, Peru

Greens - California

Horseradish - Missouri

Jackfruit - Mexico

Jicama - Mexico

Kale Greens - California

Kiwano - New Zealand

Kiwifruit - New Zealand, Italy, California

Kumquats - California

Lemon Grass - California

Lemons - California, Arizona

Lettuce, Boston - Arizona, California

Lettuce, Green Leaf - Arizona, California

Lettuce, Iceberg - Arizona, California

Lettuce, Lolla Rossa - Arizona, California

Lettuce, Red Leaf - Arizona, California

Lettuce, Romaine - Arizona, California

Limes - Mexico

Long Beans - Mexico

Longan - Thailand, Hawaii

Lotus Root - China

Malanga - Ecuador, Costa Rica

Mangoes - Mexico, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Peru

Mangosteen - Thailand

Marjoram - California

Mesculin Mix - Arizona, California

Mint - California

Moap (Smooth Luffa) - Mexico

Moqua (Fuzzy Squash) - Mexico

Mushrooms - California, Pennsylvania, Canada

Mustard - California

Nectarines - Chile

Okra - Nicaragua

Ong Choy - California

Onions Dry - Idaho, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Mexico, Chile

Onions Green - Mexico, Netherlands, California

Opo (Long Squash) - Mexico

Oranges - Texas, California, Mexico

Oregano - California

Papaya - Mexico, Brazil, Hawaii

Parsley - Arizona, California

Parsnips - California

Passion Fruit - New Zealand

Peaches - Chile

Pears - Oregon, Washington, Chile

Peas Green - Mexico, Guatemala

Pepino - Ecuador

Peppers, Bell Type - Mexico

Peppers, Other - Mexico, , California

Pineapples - Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Ecuador, South Africa

Plantains - Ecuador, Guatemala, Colombia

Plums - Chile

Potatoes - California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada

Radicchio - California

Radish Sprouts - California

Radishes - California, Mexico

Raspberries - California, Mexico

Rhubarb - Washington

Rosemary - California

Rutabagas - California

Sage - California

Salicornia (Sea Bean) - Mexico

Salsify - California

Sapote - California

Savory - California

Sorrel - California

Spinach - Arizona, California

Squash - Mexico

Strawberries - California, Mexico

Sweet Lime - California

Sweet Potatoes - California

Swiss Chard - California

Tamarindo - Mexico, Thailand

Tangelos - California

Tangerines - California, Florida

Taro - Mexico, China, Costa Rica

Tarragon - California

Thyme - California

Tomatillos - Mexico

Tomatoes - Arizona, Mexico, California

Tomatoes, Cherry - Mexico

Tomatoes, Grape Type - Mexico

Tomatoes, Plum Type - Mexico

Turnip Greens - California

Turnips - California

Verdulaga - Mexico

Water Chestnuts - China

Watercress - California

Watermelons - Mexico

Yams (Names) - Costa Rica

Yu Choy - Mexico

Yuca (Cassava) - Costa Rica

On my submarine we had an 8000 gallon per day evaporator and a 1600 gpd distillation unit. The '8k' did a great job in keeping the boat in fresh water for propulsion use and potable water but on occasion it would have a problem. Sometimes there was other reasons not to run the evaporator like operating in dirty water locations, while in an ultra-quiet condition, or the need for the steam used for the evaporator for propulsion instead. During those times showers were secured except for cooks and cranks. Most of us would take bird baths from other fresh water sources like the condensate system. Some people would take salt water showers when we were deep and salinity was lower. The 1600 gpd still was another issue. Whenever the 8k would stop working for whatever reason we would try to start the still. Inevitably it wouldn't work because the electric heating element would be grounded due to the residue left over from the last time it was used. By the time the still was flushed enough to be able to pull and replace the electric heating elements (immersion heaters) and tested the 8k would be ready for operation. The still would be forgotten until the next time.... lather, rinse, repeat.

Fruits and vegetables have hardly any calories, and they're easy to burn off w/ light exercise. And some vegetables like avocados are high in healthy fats.

Container ship. they aren't shipped ripe.