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How to Ship Avocados
How to Ship Avocados. Over 90 percent of the worlds avocados are grown in California. In order to safely get the avocados across the country, and even across the world, the avocados must be shipped properly. If shipping the avocados for retail purposes, there are specific temperatures, containers and guidelines that must be followed. But for those...
Over 90 percent of the worlds avocados are grown in California. In order to safely get the avocados across the country, and even across the world, the avocados must be shipped properly. If shipping the avocados for retail purposes, there are specific temperatures, containers and guidelines that must be followed. But for those who are only transporting avocados to friends and family, the shipping process is relatively simple.
Things You'll Need
Long clippers
Refrigerator
Cartons (called lugs) or paper for wrapping
Container that can hold dry ice
Dry ice
Pick the avocados. The easiest way to cut the avocados down is by using long clippers.
Immediately transport the avocados to a refrigerator. This will seal in the freshness and prevent the avocados from fully ripening and possibly going bad.
Pack the avocados in cartons called lugs. If this form of carton is not available, pack the avocados in a way so they will not shake, move around and become bruised, such as wrapping them in paper.
Place the carton of avocados in a container that is safe to contain dry ice and add the dry ice. This will keep the avocados cool during the shipping process. If access to a refrigerated truck or plane is available, the dry ice is not necessary.
Tips & Warnings
Once the avocados have been cooled in the refrigerator after picking, do not allow the temperature of the fruit to raise.
Make sure the avocados are not moist when being packed. The moisture can cause the fruit to rot.
