Coconuts may not make up a large proportion of overall produce sales, but they are a good seller in the tropicals department. Make them a regular part of your tropical fruit mix to boost the bottom line.
Shipping
75 to 80-lb. bags, 40 to 50 count 42-lb. cartons, 24-30 count 12-count plastic mesh bags RPC 6419, 6420
Grades
The U.S. has no grade standards. Puerto Rico Grades (for dry husked coconuts) P.R. No. 1 P.R. No. 2
Handling
Temperature: 32 to 35 F, 0 to 2 C Relative humidity: 75% or less Typical shelf life: 1 to 2 months Mist: no Coconuts do not need to be misted, although some retailers do so to prevent cracking and drying. Whether effective or not, water will not hurt coconuts, which are one of the most waterproof fruits. At room temperature, coconuts can be held for two weeks without serious loss of quality. Extreme temperatures should be avoided. Cracks can occur when there is a sudden 15 F temperature change.
11⁄2-lb. coconut = about 3 cups grated flesh
