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This Farm to School Fact Sheet made possible by a USDA Federal-State Marketing Improvement Grant, June 2017
agr.wa.gov/marketing/farmtoschool/
FARM TO SCHOOL PROCESSED PRODUCT SPECIFICATION CHART
This resource was developed as part of a study of Washington grown produce processing supply chains that
serve school markets. Below is an overview of product specifications for minimally processed fruits and
vegetables common in food service markets. This information was collected from a variety of vendors and
sources. It is intended as a reference for farms, food hubs, and co-ops that are developing minimally processed
products to understand the industry standards that school and other food service buyers may expect.
Minimally Processed Fruits & Vegetables
Overview of Standard Product Specifications
Item
Specifications
Pack Size
Shredded Lettuce
Shredded: 1/8", 1/4", or 3/8" width
Chopped: 1/2", 1" or 2" width
5 lb bag, 4 or 6/case
20 lb case
Broccoli Florets
Fresh:
1" to 2 ¼" diameter
1" or 3" in length
Frozen IQF:
1/2" to 2" in diameter
1" or 2 1/2" in length
“Cuts” (includes florets and some stalk pieces)
3/4" or 1" in length
Average 35% head material
3 lb bag
3 lb bag, 4 or 6/case
12 lb case
20 lb case
30 lb case
Carrots
Sticks or baby:
1/4”, 3/8”, 5/8", 3/4" diameter
1-1/2", 2", 3" or 4" in length
Coins:
5/8", 7/8", 1-1/8" or 1-1/4" diameter
3/8", 3/16", or 1/4" thick
Diced:
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 3/8" cubes
Shreds ("matchstick" or "shoestring"):
1/8", 1/16”, 3/16"in diameter
2", 3”, or variable in length
1.5 oz bags, 200/case
2 oz bags, 100/case
3 lb bag, 10/case
5 lb bag, 4/case
20 lb case
30 lb case
Salad Mix
1/8", 1/4", 3/8" diameter
Lettuce mixes are commonly marketed to indicate
the blend ratios of Iceberg, Romaine, Leaf lettuces
and other greens with cabbage and carrot. Common
baby lettuce mixes include “Spring” or “Mesclun”
mixes.
2 lb bag, 6/case
5 lb bag, 4/case
20 lb case
Shredded cabbage,
coleslaw mix
Thin: 1/16", 1/8" diameter
Thick: 1/4”
5lb bag, 4 or 2/case
Cubed Squash
1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4" or 1" cubes
5 lb bag, 6/case
20 lb case
5 lb bag
1 lb bag