: Avocados, bananas, melons, and tomatoes should ripen on the counter at room temperature before being moved to the fridge (except bananas). Traceability and Standards
: Each commodity has a specific acceptable temperature range; keeping produce in its ideal environment significantly extends shelf life. Storage Best Practices by Category 3543mp4
: Store in the refrigerator. Soft herbs (cilantro, parsley) should be kept upright in water with a plastic bag over the top. : Avocados, bananas, melons, and tomatoes should ripen
Based on guides from organizations like the Vermont Foodbank , here is how to store common items: 3543mp4