Include kiwifruit in tropicals displays, but place it near the top of the display to avoid its small size getting lost among larger fruits. The tiny tropical fruit can be a popular snack with health-conscious shoppers, so keep them in mind when you are planning promotions.
Shipping
22-lb. or 10-kg. cartons, loose 20-lb. cartons, 20 1-lb. film bags 13-lb. cartons 8-lb. flats, 1-layer (New Zealand) 7 1⁄2 lb.-flats, 1 layer (California) 3-layer or count-fill 125-lb. wood RPC 6411, 6413 Consumer packs 1-lb. bags (New Zealand, California) 5-lb. bags (New Zealand, California) Foodservice packs Offered in the same packaging as retail, foodservice operators usually ask for a tray flat that holds 28 to 45 pieces.
Grades
U.S. Fancy U.S. No. 1 The federal marketing order for domestic kiwifruit requires mandatory inspection. Size 45 is the smallest size allowed. A minimum maturity of 6.5 brix is required. New Zealand kiwifruit is all export quality, comparable to U.S. fancy. Count 42 is the smallest size shipped. Import fruit must meet minimum grade, size and maturity.
Handling
Temperature: 32 F, 0 C backroom storage Relative humidity: 90-95% Mist: no Typical shelf life: Green: up to 28 days, refrigerated; three to seven days at room temperature; Gold: up to 14 days, refrigerated, three to four days at room temperature. Ethylene-sensitive (unripe). Ethylene-producer (ripe). Spots of dry mold can be wiped off, but discard fruit with wet spots.
An average-sized fruit = about 1⁄2 cup of diced or sliced fruit
