Packaging

Shipping Containers
50 lb., 10 5-lb. film bags
48 lb., 6 8-lb. film bags
40 lb. 4/5-bushel cartons/crates
40 lb. 7/10-bushel cartons (Texas)
34 lb. cartons (Ariz., Calif.)
20 lb. 7/20 bushel cartons
17 lb. cartons (Ariz., Calif.)
18 lb. bags
10-11 lb. cartons (single layer)
(Ariz., Calif.)
5 lb. bags’
5 8-lb. bags (Texas)
4 10-lb. bags (Texas)

U.S. Grades

Florida
U.S. Fancy
U.S. No. 1 Bright
U.S. No. 1
U.S. No. 1 Golden
U.S. No. 1 Bronze
U.S. No. 1 Russet
U.S. No. 2 Bright
U.S. No. 2
U.S. No. 2 Russet
U.S. No. 3

California and Arizona
U.S. Fancy
U.S. No. 1
U.S. No. 2
U.S. Combination
U.S. No. 3

Texas and other states
U.S. Fancy
Texas Fancy
U.S. No. 1 Bright
U.S. No. 1
U.S. No. 1 Bronze
U.S. Combination
Texas Choice
U.S. No. 2
U.S. No. 2 Russet
U.S. No. 3

Common PLUs
4027 – small red/pink, East
4047 – Small red/pink, West
4280 – Small red/pink, Central
4281 – Large red/pink, East
4282 – Large red pink, West
4283 – Large red/pink, Central
4491 – Extra large red/pink, West
4493 – Extra large red/pink, Central
4284 – Small deep red, East
4285 – Small deep red, West
4286 – Small deep red Central
4287 – Large deep red, West
4289 – Large deep red, Central
4494 – Extra large deep red, East
4495 – Extra large deep red, West
4496 – Extra large deep red, Central
4290 – Small white, East
4291 – Small white, West
4292 – Small white, Central
4293 – Large white, East
4294 – Large white, West
4295 – Large white, Central
3157 – Extra large white, East
3159 – Extra large white, West
3158 – Extra large white, Central

Equivalents
1 medium grapefruit = about 1 cup juice
1 medium grapefruit = about 3 cups bite size pieces
1 medium grapefruit = 10-12 sections
1 medium grapefruit = 3=4 tablespoons grated peel
1 small grapefruit = about 2/3 cup juice

Receiving
Grapefruit should be heavy for its size; the heavier it is, the juicier it is. Grapefruit should be firm yet resilient. If grapefruit doesn’t "give" when pressed, it usually will be dry and without much juice. Choose grapefruit that has a shiny skin. Rough skin indicates dry fruit. With pink grapefruit, a blush of pink on the skin is normal.

Handling
Temperature: Calif. & Ariz., 50-55 F, 10-12.8 C; Fla. &
Texas, 50-60 F, 10-15.8 C
Relative humidity: 85-90 percent
Mist: No
Typical shelf life: 28-42 days
Moderately sensitive to freezing injury
Susceptible to chilling injury

Long storage does not improve grapefruit quality. Decay and rind breakdown may occur as well as stem-end rot, particularly from crops grown in the Gulf States. Florida fruit that has been degreened with ethylene can be handled normally. Lower humidity levels can enhance rind breakdown.

1. Able to recover from one or two light freezing
2. Damage sometimes is not apparent until the produce is returned to a warmer temperature.