The Chilean cherry season is here, and that rich, sweet crimson hue is traversing oceans to become a anticipated delicacy for global consumers in the winter and spring. However, along with the fruit, what often arrives are deep-seated concerns from both the market and consumers regarding pesticide residues. This is not only a challenge faced by Chilean cherries but also a crucial trust threshold that all high-quality fruits and vegetables from South America must cross to enter more stringent markets.
In the fresh produce industry, time is of the essence, especially for delicate fruits like cherries with short shelf lives. Traditional laboratory testing, while accurate, creates a sharp contradiction with the timeliness demands of the fresh supply chain due to its days-long process. Port sampling delays and container hold-ups bring not only high costs but also irreversible risks to product quality. The market urgently needs a solution that can provide rapid decision-making support at critical moments.
This is precisely the pain point that Kwinbon's rapid test strips aim to address. Our products are designed for front-line supply chain scenarios. They are simple to operate, requiring no complex equipment or specialized expertise, and deliver visual preliminary results in about 10 minutes. Whether it's a sampling worker in a port cold storage or a quality inspector at a supermarket receiving area, anyone can conduct an immediate screening for pesticide residues on cherries and other produce.
This is more than just a test strip; it is an efficient "safety filter." It helps importers and distributors proactively manage risks at key nodes in the logistics chain, intercepting potentially problematic batches in time and allowing safe products to circulate faster. Simultaneously, it serves as a powerful on-site tool for major retailers to fulfill their food safety commitments, thereby enhancing consumer trust.
In response to the increasing prevalence of mixed pesticide use, our test strips have been optimized for pesticides commonly used in South American agriculture, such as organophosphates and carbamates, ensuring targeted and reliable screening. We understand that the value of rapid testing lies not in replacing precise laboratory analysis, but in empowering the high-speed fresh produce supply chain with immediate risk control capability.
When the sunlight and flavors of Chile are encapsulated in every cherry, ensuring its safe and fresh journey to distant tables is a shared responsibility of the industry chain. Kwinbon is committed to being a steadfast guardian on this journey with our reliable rapid testing solutions, ensuring every bite of sweetness comes without any lingering concerns.
Post time: Dec-16-2025