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Salsacharley · February 22, 2014

I've got a buddy who owns a wholesale produce company. He gets tons of the fold up black flats that Carol refers to. I got a bunch of the ones with 4" fold up sides and they work well, except you really have to keep them out of the sun when they have tomatoes in them. You will have stewed tomatoes in no time with that black plastic heating up.

I'm hoping to switch to my buddy's cardboard flats that have form fitted plastic liners to hold tomatoes in place. They aren't as sturdy but they are easier on the fruit.

I've also been saving plastic apple "clam shell" packages I get when I buy a dozen apples at "Large Mart". They are clear and have tops and bottoms form fitted for individual fruit.

I would suggest approaching grocers and wholesalers to see if you can get them to unload some of their stuff.

February 22, 2014	#5
Salsacharley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,052	I've got a buddy who owns a wholesale produce company. He gets tons of the fold up black flats that Carol refers to. I got a bunch of the ones with 4" fold up sides and they work well, except you really have to keep them out of the sun when they have tomatoes in them. You will have stewed tomatoes in no time with that black plastic heating up. I'm hoping to switch to my buddy's cardboard flats that have form fitted plastic liners to hold tomatoes in place. They aren't as sturdy but they are easier on the fruit. I've also been saving plastic apple "clam shell" packages I get when I buy a dozen apples at "Large Mart". They are clear and have tops and bottoms form fitted for individual fruit. I would suggest approaching grocers and wholesalers to see if you can get them to unload some of their stuff.