Asian Pears

Imported Asian Pears (Chile)

Varieties & Pack Info:

VarietiesPLU #’sAvailable
Sizes		Pack
Styles		Box Weight
1 kg=2.2046 lb		Box
Measurements		Ti-HiBoxes
per
Plt		High
Cube
Plt		Plt
per
cont.
Brown:8

10

12

14

16

18

28

32

36

40

42

44

48
1 Layer Trays

2 Layer Trays		4.25 kg (9.4 lb)

8.5 kg (18.7 lb)		50 x 30 cm
(19.7 x 11.8 in)		8x20

8x12		144-160

88		168-184

96		20
Hosui4408
Shinko4408
Yellow:1 Layer Trays

2 Layer Trays		4.25 kg (9.4 lb)

8.5 kg (18.7 lb)		50 x 30 cm
(19.7 x 11.8 in)		8x20

8x12		144-160

88		168-184

96		20
Shinkseki4407
Kosui4407

Calendar of Availability for Imported Asian Pears:

VarietiesJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
Asian PearXXXX

Best Promotional Timing:

  • April/May

Best Retail Handling Practices (in store):

  • Asian pears are considered a specialty item so you have to bring the attention to them
  • Increasing the display size will ensure they don’t get over looked
  • Displays next to red apples give a great contrast
  • Sampling is recommended to inform consumers of this great item

Optimal Handling Conditions Chart:

Common
Name		Storage
Temperature		Relative
Humidity		Freezing
Point		Ethylene
Production		Ethylene
Sensitivity		Storage
Life
Asian Pear1.1 ºC
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34 ºF		90-95%-1.6 ºC
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29.1 ºF		HighHigh4-6 weeks

Moisture Loss Sensitivity:

  • Medium Rate