Refrigerated pickles have a fairly short shelf life. Stock should be rotated every four to six weeks, as there is only an 8-month shelf life on the retail products. This process can take from one to three months. These pickles have a sharper flavor and are available packed whole, in halves, spears, chips, relish, salad cubes and pepperoncini. Pickles are packed whole, halved and quartered and are available in spears, cubes, chunks, chips and relish.
Pickled peppers are generally available whole and in rings.
Low-salt versions of some pickle varieties are available. Thoroughly refrigerate containers of pickles and pickled peppers before serving.