Ripening and Storage

To ripen Royal Riviera® Pears, keep them in their shipping box — with the lid on — at room temperature. While they may be ready to eat when they arrive, it usually takes a few more days for them to ripen fully. Check them daily by pressing your thumb gently to the flesh at the base of the stem. When ripe, it will yield slightly.

Color is not an indicator of ripeness. Royal Riviera® Pears retain their pale green hue even when they're mellow and juicy inside. Royal Riviera® Pears are not a clear-skinned fruit, and some degree of freckling or russeting is to be expected. This does not affect their flavor or quality.

Once ripe, place the pears in the refrigerator. Refrigeration slows the ripening process, but doesn't stop it entirely. So be sure to enjoy your pears within a week to ten days.