Products
Eggplant: Wholesale Grower and Shipper
Southern Corporate Packers grows and ships fancy grade Italian eggplant along with Japanese, Chinese and graffiti varieties, sold by the truckload from Florida and the eastern growing regions.
Overview
About our eggplant program
Eggplant runs through SCP's Florida winter vegetable deal alongside the pepper, squash and cucumber programs. Italian eggplant at fancy grade carries the volume; the specialty varieties serve Asian and Hispanic retail sets and foodservice.
- Minimum order
- Truckload
- Mixed pallets
- Available
- Label
- Yum Yum, or packed to spec
- Certification
- PrimusGFS
- Regions
- Florida, Georgia, Mexico
Varieties
Eggplant we handle
Southern Corporate Packers handles the full eggplant range. Availability varies by region and season, so call for what is running.
Standard
- Italian
- Globe
- American
Specialty
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Graffiti
- Fairytale
- White
- Thai
Also known as: eggplant · aubergine · Italian eggplant · globe eggplant · Japanese eggplant · Chinese eggplant · graffiti eggplant · fairytale eggplant · white eggplant · berenjena · brinjal
Packs & grades
How it ships
SCP supports the standard pack types used across the wholesale produce market. If your program needs something specific, ask.
| Pack / grade | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fancy | The standard grade on Italian eggplant. |
| Bushel | Bushel pack for foodservice and wholesale. |
| Count cartons | Sized cartons for retail programs. |
| Retail film | Wrapped for produce sets that call for it. |
| Mixed pallets | Combines with peppers, squash and cucumbers on a truckload order. |
Availability
When eggplant run
Southern Corporate Packers follows the season across growing regions so supply stays continuous rather than stopping when one area finishes.
| Region | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Fall through spring | The winter vegetable deal |
| Georgia and the Southeast | Spring and fall | |
| Eastern regions | Summer into fall | |
| Mexico | Winter and spring |
Questions
Eggplant: common questions
Who is a wholesale eggplant supplier in Florida?
Southern Corporate Packers in Immokalee, Florida grows and ships eggplant by the truckload as part of its Florida winter vegetable program. Italian eggplant ships at fancy grade in bushels and count cartons.
What eggplant grade does SCP ship?
Fancy is the standard grade on Italian eggplant. Japanese, Chinese, graffiti and fairytale varieties are available for specialty and Asian retail sets.
When is Florida eggplant in season?
Fall through spring, through the Florida winter vegetable deal, when northern production is out. The season then moves north into the eastern regions for summer.
Can eggplant ship on a mixed load?
Yes. Eggplant combines readily with peppers, squash and cucumbers on a mixed pallet, which is standard practice on a truckload order.
Also from SCP
Other commodities
Need eggplant by the load?
Tell us your pack, count and delivery window. A member of the sales team will come back with availability and pricing.