Cherries

Cherries are a small, round, dark red stone fruit. They grow on trees in small clusters. There are both sweet cherries and sour cherries grown. Sweet cherries are round or slightly heart-shaped.

Storage
» Cherries should be stored in the refrigerator.
» Do not stack product on top of the cases or cause the cherries to be crushed.
» Remove any cherries with decay, damage or that begin to mold immediately.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Fresh cherries have an expected shelf life of about 3 days. Plan to rotate frequently to maintain maximum quality.
» Avoid placing cherries on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prep fresh daily as needed. Wash only immediately before use
» Always limit the time that the product is out of refrigeration.