Plumcots

Imported Plumcots (Chile)

Varieties & Pack Info:

VarietiesPLU #’sAvailable
Sizes		Pack
Styles		Box Weight
1 kg=2.2046 lb		Box
Measurements		Ti-HiBoxes
per
Plt
Dapple Dandy327828

30

40

48

50

56

58

60

68

70

78

80

88

90

98

108		2 Layer Trays

Volume Fill		7 kg (15.4 lb)50 x 30 cm
(19.7 x 11.8 in)		8x15120
Flavor Queen31262 Layer Trays

Volume Fill		7 kg (15.4 lb)50 x 30 cm
(19.7 x 11.8 in)		8x15120
Flavor Granade
Flavor Heart
Flavor Fall
September Yummy
Flavor Rosa

Calendar of Availability for Imported Plumcots:

VarietiesJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
PlumcotXXX

Best Promotional Timing:

  • February – April

Best Retail Handling Practices (in store):

  • Market life varies among varieties and it is strongly affected by temperature management
  • Room temperature displays used
  • Store stem down
  • Displays incorporating field bins/equipment draw consumers attention
  • Have numerous display areas to maximize impulse sales

Optimal Handling Conditions Chart:

Common
Name		Storage
Temperature		Relative
Humidity		Freezing
Point		Ethylene
Production		Ethylene
Sensitivity		Storage
Life
Plumcots-0.5-0 ºC
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31-32 ºF		90-95%-0.8 ºC
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30.5 ºF		MediumMedium2-5 weeks

Moisture Loss Sensitivity:

  • High Rate