Tropicals & Hispanic Specialties
Plantains: Wholesale Supplier and Shipper
Southern Corporate Packers ships green and ripe plantains in 50 pound cartons for Hispanic retail and foodservice programs.
Overview
About plantains
Plantains are a staple item in Hispanic retail and move in steady volume year round. Green plantains carry most of the movement, with ripe fruit available for programs that need it.
Also known as: plantain, platano, green plantain, ripe plantain, cooking banana
- Minimum order
- Truckload
- Mixed pallets
- Available
- Label
- Yum Yum, or packed to spec
- Ships from
- Immokalee, Florida
- Service area
- United States and Canada
Types and packs
How plantains 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
- Green
- Turning
- Ripe
Pack styles
- 50 lb carton
- Count cartons
- Retail bags
Availability
When plantains runs
| Region | Window |
|---|---|
| Offshore | Year round |
Questions
Plantains: common questions
What is the difference between green and ripe plantains?
Green plantains are starchy and used for frying, and they carry most of the volume. Ripe plantains are sweeter and used differently in the kitchen. Both ship in 50 pound cartons.
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Need plantains by the load?
Tell us your pack, count and delivery window. A member of the sales team will come back with availability and pricing.