Why use wood instead of cardboard?
The harvest of the wood for these boxes represents a sustainable local industry, which we are pleased to support. The wood is produced locally and minimally processed from its natural state, saving resources and energy. As if that weren’t enough, the boxes are also ideal for shipping and protecting our organic pears. The openings between the slats provide great air-flow around the packed pears, helping to keep them cool and reducing the build up of ethylene gas, a natural ripening agent. The sturdy wooden boxes also allow us to stack more pears on each pallet, saving space and making our transportation more efficient.
