In general, berries are very perishable. Refrigerate Immediately on Arrival. Berries should be unloaded directly into a cold room immediately upon arrival.
Proper temperature is the best way to minimize shrink and maximize profits.
Remove any Bags or Covers Immediately. Many of our berries are shipped on pallets that are covered with a plastic bag with a carbon dioxide mixture called Tectrol. This bag should be removed as soon as fruit is unloaded from trucks at the warehouse. If the bags are left on for a prolonged period, the berries own respiration will raise the temperatures in the bags. Keep Berries dry.