Welcome, to What's In Store. On today's episode, we'll profile the fabulous pear. Everyone agrees that pears are one of the healthiest items to be found in any produce aisle since they're loaded with fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. The pear is also low-calorie and contains no cholesterol, sodium or saturated fat. Due to high amounts of two monosaccharides, fructose and glucose, and carbohydrates, pears provide a natural and quick energy source. Since half of the fruit's purchases are on impulse, the potential for the pear lies in its location and permitted space within the produce department. Consumer research reveals that 76% of customers believe that the quality of the displays influence their pear buying decisions. Also, conditioned pears outsell non-conditioned pears by 16%. A great way to increase sale productivity is to pair the fruit with secondary displays such as cheese or wine.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Conditioned pears, like those produced by the Rainier Fruit Company, provide a ready-to-eat pear that doesn't necessitate a week to ripen, post-purchase. Where non-conditioned fruit may take up to two weeks to ripen, these conditioned pears can reduce the time between purchases to within one week. Rainier, the first in the industry with pear-specific ripening rooms, has invested heavily in their conditioned pear program and seen a steady increase in growth for the last eight years. Accompanying their long history within the fruit industry, is their solid reputation for quality, handling, and safety precautions. Join us next time on What's In Store.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">www.rainierfruit.com<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
