SELECTION, RECEIVING AND HANDLING TIPS
Very hard fruit. Usually green in color. During certain times of year, mature hard fruit can be black in color. Ripens in approx. 7 days. (25 lbs. pressure)
Pre-conditioned fruit is ready to eat in approx. 3 to 5 days if held at room temperature. (15–25 lbs. pressure)
Breaking (preconditioned) fruit has slight give at top & bottom. Ready to eat in approx. 3 days if held at room temperature. (10–15lbs. pressure)
Firm/Ripe fruit yields to gentle pressure. Ready to eat, best for slicing and dicing. Will be ripe next day if held at room temperature. (5–10lbs. pressure)
Ripe fruit yields to gentle pressure. Use same day for all uses or refrigerate for up to 3–5 days. (5 lbs. or less)
COLOR IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST INDICATOR OF RIPENESS
ALWAYS WASH AVOCADOS BEFORE CUTTING INTO THEM
Table Merchandising: Use original RPC container and rotate stock
POD Merchandising: Remove fruit from container and utilize tray merchandising—no higher than 2 layers
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