Handling Guide

Handling Guide

Properly handling your fresh produce – from ordering to preparation – is critical to maintaining the highest standards in food quality. And it’s important to running a cost efficient, profitable food service operation. Don’t guess with your fresh produce. Get the inside info from the fresh produce experts right here.

Handling Fresh Produce Proper handling of all fruits and vegetables from the moment a shipment arrives is key to ensuring quality offerings for your customers. Rough or excessive handling can damage even the heartiest fruits and vegetables. When moving shipping containers, do not drop them on the floor. Try to keep all handling to a minimum. Even a minor bruise on a produce item can trigger spoiling, and soon its fresh flavor and eye appeal is lost.

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