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All Other Frozen Foodstuff

Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder °F

Apples

Recommended temperature: -1 to +4 °C / +30 to +40 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 90-240 days
Humidity control: OFF

Apricots

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Artichokes Globe

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 15-20 days
Humidity control: OFF

Artichokes Jerusalem

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 90-150 days
Humidity control: OFF

Asparagus

Recommended temperature: 0 to +1 °C / +32 to +33 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Aubergine

Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 15M³/hour
Approx. storage: 10-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Avocados (California)

Recommended temperature: +3 to +4 °C / +38 to +40 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-28 days
Humidity control: OFF

Note:
Avocado can be transported for up to 35 days in a reefer container.
– Up to 15 days – ship in a normal reefer container
– From 15 up to 35 days – ship in a Controlled Atmosphere reefer container.

Ethylene:
Avocados are very sensitive to ethylene (ripening gas) wherefore removal of same is highly recommended during transport and warehouse storage.
Towards season end where the fruit is more mature and has a higher level of oil content the above applies even more.
Ethylene scrubbers and/or filters should be used for the purpose.

Avocados (Tropical)

Recommended temperature: +8 to +13 °C / +46 to +55 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-28 days
Humidity control: OFF

Note:
Avocado can be transported for up to 35 days in a reefer container.
– Up to 15 days – ship in a normal reefer container
– From 15 up to 35 days – ship in a Controlled Atmosphere reefer container.

Ethylene:
Avocados are very sensitive to ethylene (ripening gas) wherefore removal of same is highly recommended during transport and warehouse storage.
Towards season end where the fruit is more mature and has a higher level of oil content the above applies even more.
Ethylene scrubbers and/or filters should be used for the purpose.

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Baby corn

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 4-8 days
Humidity control: OFF

Bananas

Recommended temperature: +13.3 °C to +13.9°C / +55.4°F to +57 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 4-25 days
Humidity control: OFF

If transported in a normal reefer container you can use 2 different types of packaging:
1. Polybag (with holes) for transit times up to 18 days
2. Banavac bags (vacuum packed) for transit times up to 45days.

Bananas under Controlled Atmosphere

Recommended temperature: +14 °C to +14.4 °C / +57.2°F to +58 °F
Max. air exchange: 0
Approx. storage: 5-50 days
Humidity control: OFF

If transported in a CA container bags with holes must ALWAYS be used (polybag/polypac).

Bitter Gourd

Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Blueberries

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +31 to +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 10-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Bonsai

Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Cosco office for details

Broccoli

Recommended temperature: 0 to +1 °C / +32 to +33 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Brussels Sprout

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +30 to +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 15-20 days
Humidity control: OFF

Butter

Recommended temperature: 0 to +2 °C / +32 to +35 °F

Butter Frozen

Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder °F

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Cabbage Chinese

Recommended temperature: 0 to +4 °C / +32 to +39 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 24 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cabbage Savoy

Recommended temperature: -2 to 0 °C / +28 to +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 120 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cabbage White

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 200 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cape Gooseberries Physalis

Recommended temperature: +12 to +15 °C / +54 to +59 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 30-60 days
Humidity control: OFF

Carambola Star Fruit

Recommended temperature: +5 to +7 °C / +41 to +45 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Carrots

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 180 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cauliflower

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 20-30 days
Humidity control: OFF

Celeriac

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 160 days
Humidity control: OFF

Celery

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 28 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cheese

Recommended temperature: 0 to +4 °C / +32 to +39 °F

Cheese Fresh

Recommended temperature: 0 to +2 °C / +32 to +35 °F

Cherimoya

Recommended temperature: +12 to +14 °C / +54 to +57 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cherries Sweet

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +30 to +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Chestnuts

Recommended temperature: 0 to +4 °C / +32 to +39 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 120-180 days
Humidity control: OFF

Chicory

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 24 days
Humidity control: OFF

Chili

Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Chocolate

Recommended temperature: +10 to +18 °C / +50 to +65 °F

Clementines

Recommended temperature: 0 to +4 °C / +32 to +39 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7-50 days
Humidity control: OFF

Courgette Zucchini

Recommended temperature: +7 to +10 °C / -45 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cranberries

Recommended temperature: +3 °C / +37 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60-120 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cucumbers

Recommended temperature: +13 °C / +55 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 10 days
Humidity control: OFF

Cut flowers

Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Cosco office for detail

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Dates

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 30-60 days
Humidity control: OFF

Durians

Recommended temperature: +13 to +14 °C / +56 to +57 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 40-50 days
Humidity control: OFF

E

Eggs

Recommended temperature: -2 °C / +28 °F

Endives/Escaroles

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14 days
Humidity control: OFF

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Feijoas

Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Fennels

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-28 days
Humidity control: OFF

Ferns

Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Cosco office for details

Figs

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Fish Chilled

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +30 to +32 °F

Fish Deep Frozen

Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder

Fish Products Lightly Preserved

Recommended temperature: +1 °C / +34 °F

Fish Products Semi Preserved

Recommended temperature: +2 °C / +35 °F

Flower Bulbs

Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Cosco office for details

Foliage

Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Cosco office for details

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Garlic

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +30 to +32 °F
Relative humidity: 70%
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 180 days
Humidity control: ON

Ginger

Recommended temperature: +13 °C / +55 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 30-90 days
Humidity control: OFF

Note:
Recommended storage temperature for Ginger is between 12 to 15 °C.
Ginger is very chilling sensitive.

Grapefruits

Recommended temperature: Variable °C / Variable °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 28-120 days
Humidity control: OFF

Grapes

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +31 to +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 150 days
Humidity control: OFF

Guavas

Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 21 days
Humidity control: OFF

H

Hides Skins

Frozen
At temperature below -10 °C (salted)
Non-frozen
Raw hides/skins MUST be tanned or cured.
Salted hides are NOT accepted as non-frozen.

Horse Radishes

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +30 to +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 300-360 days
Humidity control: OFF

I

Ice Cream

Recommended temperature: -26 or colder °C / -15 or colder °F

Individually Quick Frozen Products

Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder °F

J

Jackfruits

Recommended temperature: +13 °C / +55 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Juice and Concentrate Deep Frozen

Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder °F

K

Kiwifruit

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60-90 days
Humidity control: OFF

Kumquats

Recommended temperature: +10 °C / +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 28 days
Humidity control: OFF

L

Leeks

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +30 to +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 40 days
Humidity control: OFF

Lemon Depending on variety

Recommended temperature: Variable °C / Variable °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 30-120 days
Humidity control: OFF

Lettuce Butterhead

Recommended temperature: 0 to +1 °C / +32 to +33 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 12 days
Humidity control: OFF

Lettuce Iceberg

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Limes

Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 42-56 days
Humidity control: OFF

Loquats

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Lychees

Recommended temperature: +2 to +6 °C / +36 to +43 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 20-35 days
Humidity control: OFF

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Mangoes Depending on variety

Recommended temperature: +10 to +14 °C / +50 to +57 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Mangosteen

Recommended temperature: +4 to +6 °C / +39 to +43 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 20-35 days
Humidity control: OFF

Manioc

Recommended temperature: +0 to +2 °C / +32 to +36 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 150-180 days
Humidity control: OFF

Margarine

Recommended temperature: 0 to +3 °C / +32 to +37 °F

Meat Deep Frozen

Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder °F

Meat Fresh Chilled

Recommended temperature: -1 to 0 °C / +30 to +32 °F

Meat Manufactured

Recommended temperature: -1 °C / +30 °F

Meat Products Chilled

Recommended temperature: -2 °C / +28 °F

Melons Cantaloupe

Recommended temperature: +3 to +5 °C / +37 to +41 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 10-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Melons Honey melon

Recommended temperature: +10 to +14 °C / +50 to +57 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 16-20 days
Humidity control: OFF

Melons Watermelon

Recommended temperature: +5 to +6 °C / +41 to +43 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 16-20 days
Humidity control: OFF

Milk Cultured Poducts

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F

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O

OkraLady FingerGombo

Recommended temperature: +8 to +10 °C / +46 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7-10 days
Humidity control: OFF

Onions Dry

Recommended temperature: 0 to +4 °C / +32 to +39 °F
Relative Humidity: 70%
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 270 days
Humidity control: ON

Oranges Depending on variety

Recommended temperature: +4 to +12 °C / +39 to +54 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 35-90 days
Humidity control: OFF

P

Pak Chois

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 30-40 days
Humidity control: OFF

Papayas

Recommended temperature: +10 °C / +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Parsnips

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60-180 days
Humidity control: OFF

Passionfruit

Recommended temperature: +7 to +10 °C / +45 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 21-28 days
Humidity control: OFF

Peaches/Nectarines

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Pears

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60 to 180 days
Humidity control: OFF

Peas

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7 days
Humidity control: OFF

Peppers Capsicum

Recommended temperature: +7 to +10 °C / +45 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Persimmon Kaki

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60-90 days
Humidity control: OFF

Pineapples

Recommended temperature: +8°C – +12°C / +46°F – +54°F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14-21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Plaintains

Recommended temperature: +9 °C / +48 °F
Max. air exchange: 20 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 10-15 days
Humidity control: OFF

Plants potted

Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Cosco office for details

Plums

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 20 days
Humidity control: OFF

Pomegranates

Recommended temperature: +3 to +5 °C / +32 to +36 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60 days
Humidity control: OFF

Potatoes

Recommended temperature: +4 to +5 °C / +39 to +43 °F
Max. air exchange: 10 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 240 days
Humidity control: ON

Potatoes Sweet

Recommended temperature: +12 to +16 °C / +54 to +61 °F
Max. air exchange: 10 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 90-180 days
Humidity control: OFF

Poultry Chilled

Recommended temperature: -1 °C / +30 °F

Poultry Deep Frozen

Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder °F

Prickly Pears

Recommended temperature: +5 °C / +41 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 21-28 days
Humidity control: OFF

Pumpkins

Recommended temperature: +7 to +10 °C / +45 to +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 60-90 days
Humidity control: OFF

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R

Radishes

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 5-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Rambutans

Recommended temperature: +20 °C / +50 °F
Max. air exchange: 10 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Red BeetBeet Root

Recommended temperature: +3 to +4 °C / +37 to +39 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 180 days
Humidity control: OFF

Rhubarb

Recommended temperature: 0 to +4 °C / +32 to +39 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 20 days
Humidity control: OFF

Rooted Turnip

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 120-180 days
Humidity control: OFF

S

Scorzonera

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 120 days
Humidity control: OFF

Shark Whale

Cosco will not accept cargo booking of whale or whale products nor shark meat or shark products.

Shelliish (Deep Frozen)

Recommended temperature: -20 or Colder °C / -4 or Colder °F

Skins Hides

Frozen
At temperature below -10 °C (salted)
Non-frozen
Raw hides/skins MUST be tanned or cured.
Salted hides are NOT accepted as non-frozen.

Strawberries

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 6-10 days
Humidity control: OFF

Sugar Peas

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 7-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Sweet Corn

Recommended temperature: 0 °C / +32 °F
Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 4-8 days
Humidity control: OFF

T

Taro

Recommended temperature: +11 to +13 °C / +52 to +55 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 150 days
Humidity control: OFF

Tomatoes

Recommended temperature: +3 to +8 °C / +37 to +46 °F
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 21 days
Humidity control: OFF

Tomatoes Depending On Variety

Recommended temperature: +8 to +12 °C / +46 to +54 °F
Relative humidity: 80 %
Max. air exchange: 30 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 14 days
Humidity control: OFF

Tomatoes Long Life Daniella

Recommended temperature: +6 to +10 °C / +43 to +50 °F

Max. air exchange: 15 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 35 days
Humidity control: OFF

Turnips

Recommended temperature: 0 to +4 °C / +32 to +39 °F
Max. air exchange: 0 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 10-14 days
Humidity control: OFF

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V

Vegetables

Recommended temperature: -20 or colder °C / -4 or colder °F

W

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Y

Yams

Recommended temperature: +16 to +20 °C / +54 to +68 °F
Relative humidity: 70%
Max. air exchange: 10 M³/hour
Approx. storage: 50-120 days
Humidity control: ON

Yucca Palm

Special requirements apply
Please contact your local Cosco office for details.

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