Kiwi

Imported Kiwi (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.
Summer Hayward403020

23

25

27

30

33

36

39

42

45		1 Layer Trays

Volume Fill 		3.2 kg (6.61 lb)

10 kg (22 lb)		50 x 30 cm
(19.7 x 11.8 in)		8x31248

104		29620

Calendar of Availability for Imported Kiwi:

VarietiesJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
KiwiXXXXXXX

Best Promotional Timing:

  • Late April – Late August

Best Retail Handling Practices (in store):

  • Make sure Kiwi receive proper conditioning and handling for optimum sales and good shelf life.
  • Keep them away from high ethylene producer fruits like bananas, avocados or lemons.
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and drafts.
  • Gently handle to avoid bruising and preserve inventory.
  • Keep the displays clean from kiwi hair.

Optimal Handling Conditions Chart:

Common
Name		Storage
Temperature		Relative
Humidity		Freezing
Point		Ethylene
Production		Ethylene
Sensitivity		Storage
Life
Kiwi0 ºC
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32 ºF		90-95%-0.9 ºC
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30.4 ºF		LowHigh3-5 months