STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage and Handling of Apple Slices
Richland Hills Farms stores all whole apples between 32-40 degrees fahrenheit. Most varieties of apples store best at cooler temperatures after they are harvested. In our facility we process “slice” under a cooled air temperature that runs from 50 degrees to 70 degrees fahrenheit. After slicing, all apples are stored in a cooler at a temperature of 32-38 degrees fahrenheit and are transported to distributors on refrigerated trucks. Upon arrival into a distributor’s warehouse the temperature of the delivery is checked to confirm it is between 32-38 degrees fahrenheit and then the pallets are unloaded and quickly transferred into the distributor cooler. It is company policy to train delivery drivers to perform a temperature check upon arrival to each distribution warehouse and the delivered temperature is documented on the bill of lading.
Food Storage and Handling Procedures
Richland Hills Farms stores all whole apples between 32-40 degrees fahrenheit. Most varieties of apples store best at cooler temperatures after they are harvested. In our facility we process “slice” under a cooled air temperature that runs from 50 degrees to 70 degrees fahrenheit. After slicing, all apples are stored in a cooler at a temperature of 32-38 degrees fahrenheit and are transported to distributors on refrigerated trucks. Upon arrival into a distributor’s warehouse the temperature of the delivery is checked to confirm it is between 32-38 degrees fahrenheit and then the pallets are unloaded and quickly transferred into the distributor cooler. It is company policy to train delivery drivers to perform a temperature check upon arrival to each distribution warehouse and the delivered temperature is documented on the bill of lading.