Spinach is gaining popularity as a more nutrient-dense option for salads, sandwiches and other dishes. Offer both regular and baby spinach. Include bagged and bulk options to appeal to a variety of consumers.
Shipping
32-lb. 12⁄5-bushel cartons/crates 25-lb. bushel containers 22-lb. cartons, 24-count (bunched) 20-lb. cartons, 24-count (bunched) 20-lb. cartons, 12-count (bunched) 10-lb. 24-quart baskets 8-lb. cartons, 12 10-oz. bags 2 1⁄2-lb. bags, 8- and 4- count 4 or 6 21⁄2-lb. bags RPC – 6425, 6426, 6428, 6432 Consumer packs Some product is packaged at shipping point. After harvesting, the spinach is washed three times, dried and long stems are removed. The spinach is then packaged in 6- and 10-ounce bags, which are packed either 18 bags or 12 bags per carton. Foodservice packs 4 2½-lb. bags 6 2½-lb. cello
Grades
Spinach plants U.S. No. 1 U.S. commercial Spinach leaves U.S. extra No. 1 U.S. No. 1 U.S. commercial
Handling
Temperature: 32 F (0 C) Relative humidity: 95-100% Mist: lightly Typical shelf life: 10 to 14 days Ethylene-sensitive (Do not store or transport ethylene-sensitive items with commodities that produce ethylene.) Moderately sensitive to freezing injury (Able to recover from one or two light freezings.)
Allow ¼ to ½ pound per person for cooked spinach and about ¼ pound per person raw.
