Florida Avocados

Avocados

The avocados we grow here in Florida are unique.

They have been nicknamed the “Alligator Pear, “ because of their smooth green skin.

Florida avocado varieties are mostly hybrids of the West Indian avocado, but are sometimes crossbred with the Guatamalan avocado.

Our avocados have a very buttery taste, but unlike hass avocados they contain 1/2 the fat and 2/3 less calories.

Selection & Storage:

Avocados are ready to eat when they yield to gentle pressure....but don’t squeeze to hard.

To speed up the ripening process, place avocados in a

paper bag with an apple.

Once ripe can keep in refrigerator for up to 7 days.

New Limeco’s avocados are forced air cooled to keep the cold chain going from harvest to customer delivery.

FLORIDA AVOCADO SEASON 2005 - 2006

AVOCADO PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Packaging

Packed in a cardboard flat, minimum 12.5 lbs

Packed in a cardboard double, minimum 25 lbs

Packed in a cardboard bruce, minimum 34 lbs

Variety

U.S. Combination

Sizing Distribution

Flats 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 count, 145 per pallet

Doubles 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32 count, 72 per pallet

Bruces 12, 14, 16 count, 50 per pallet

PLU Numbers

Sizes 7, 8, 9 count Large PLU # 4223

Sizes 10, 12 count Medium PLU # 4771

Sizes 14, 16 count Small PLU # 4221

New Limeco Label or Miss Lo-Cal Label - PLU # on Fruit

ALL FLORIDA AVOCADO BOXES NOW HAVE THE

" FRESH FROM FLORIDA " LABEL