Product Information

 

Raspberries are grown for the fresh fruit market and for 

commercial processing into individually quick frozen (IQF)

fruit, purée, juice, or as dried fruit used in a variety of

grocery products. Traditionally, raspberries were a

midsummer crop, but with new technology, cultivars, and

transportation, they can now be obtained year-round.

Raspberries need ample sun and water for optimal

development. Raspberries are perhaps the most perishable

of all produce commodities with expedited delivery times

and exact temperature maintenance a requisite for good

arrivals. Under ideal circumstances, shelf life rarely exceeds

a few days, and any breach of ideal conditions will severely

reduce shelf life.

 

 

Handling

 

Temperature: 32°F

Humidity: 90 - 95%

Notes: As indicated above, raspberries should be held as near 32°F as is practical. At higher tempera- tures they will soften and decay rapidly. Since berries are held near freezing temperatures, frozen berries and berries affected by freezing in- jury may be seen in the marketplace. Such berries will appear as dull, watery and translucent, with the berries being soft and leaky when removed to room temperatures.