Tropicals & Hispanic Specialties
Calabaza & Chayote: Wholesale Supplier and Shipper
Southern Corporate Packers ships calabaza squash and chayote in cartons and bins for Hispanic retail and foodservice programs.
- Minimum order
- Truckload
- Mixed pallets
- Available
- Label
- Yum Yum, or packed to spec
- Service area
- United States & Canada
Overview
About calabaza & chayote
Calabaza and chayote round out the Hispanic vegetable set. Calabaza ships whole or cut depending on the program; chayote moves in count cartons.
Also known as: calabaza, West Indian pumpkin, auyama, chayote, mirliton, chocho, vegetable pear.
Types and packs
How calabaza & chayote ships
Southern Corporate Packers supports the standard pack types used across the wholesale produce market. If a program needs something specific, ask.
Types and varieties
- Whole calabaza
- Cut calabaza
- Chayote
Pack styles
- Bins
- 40 lb carton
- Count cartons
- Retail film
Availability
When calabaza & chayote runs
Regions overlap through the year, so supply carries on rather than stopping when one area finishes.
| Region | Window |
|---|---|
| Florida and offshore | Year round, peaking fall through spring |
Questions
Calabaza & Chayote: common questions
What is calabaza?
Calabaza is a large West Indian pumpkin used across Caribbean and Latin cooking. It ships whole in bins or cut and wrapped for retail sets.
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