: Avocados, bananas, melons, and tomatoes should ripen on the counter at room temperature before being moved to the fridge (except bananas). Traceability and Standards
: Potatoes and onions should be stored in a cool, dark place but separately from each other to prevent sprouting. 3543mp4
: Store in the refrigerator. Soft herbs (cilantro, parsley) should be kept upright in water with a plastic bag over the top. : Avocados, bananas, melons, and tomatoes should ripen
: Each commodity has a specific acceptable temperature range; keeping produce in its ideal environment significantly extends shelf life. Storage Best Practices by Category Soft herbs (cilantro, parsley) should be kept upright
To maintain the quality of fresh produce, follow these primary storage rules:
For commercial growers and distributors, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Traceability Guideline provided by GS1 outlines the necessary steps for tracking produce through the supply chain. This ensures accountability and safety from farm to table.
: Never store ethylene producers (like apples or bananas) with ethylene-sensitive crops (like leafy greens or carrots), as this gas accelerates unwanted ripening and decay.