Place cabbage heads butt down to create a uniform and appealing display. Get shoppers thinking about cabbage in new ways by including it in regular promotions throughout the year.
Shipping
2,000-lb. bulk bins 1,000-lb. bulk bins 50 to 60-lb. flat crates 50-lb. cartons/mesh sacks 50-lb. 11⁄2 bushel crates 45-lb. cartons 20-lb. cartons (savoy) RPC 6428 Consumer packs 10-oz. bags coleslaw 1-lb. bags coleslaw 1-lb. bags shredded cabbage Value-added packs Coleslaw, diced cabbage and shredded red cabbage are packed in two 10-lb. bags per carton or in four 5-lb. bags per carton.
Grades
United States U.S. No. 1 U.S. commercial
Handling
Heads with some outer leaves separated from the stem and held in place only by natural folding over the head may have an undesirable flavor or coarse texture. Provide adequate ventilation. Cabbage loses moisture easily and will wilt if retained at room temperature. Cabbage may be tightly wrapped and refrigerated for about a week. Temperature: 32 F, 0 C Relative humidity: 98-100% Mist: yes Typical shelf life: 90 to 180 days Ethylene-sensitive. Do not store or transport with commodities that produce ethylene. Odor-sensitive. Do not store or transport with commodities that produce odors, such as apples and pears.
