Packaging Requirements for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Publication: NCState Extension – Packing Requirements for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. This factsheet describes some of the many types of packaging, including their functions, uses, and limitations. Also included is a listing, by commodity, of the common produce containers standard to the industry.

Wholesale Packing Resource Guide

Publication: nefsp.org/USDA/SARE/RMA -Wholesale Packing Resource Guide. This guide is written for people who want to learn about selling to supermarkets, produce distributors, restaurants and institutions. This guide explains wholesale packing requirements and is a tool to help farmers decide if it makes sense to enter the wholesale market.