@article{Gallardo:139414,
      recid = {139414},
      author = {Gallardo, Rosa Karina and Kupferman, Eugene M. and  Beaudry, Randolph M. and Blankenship, Sylvia M. and  Mitcham, Elizabeth J. and Watkins, Christopher B.},
      title = {Market Quality of Pacific Northwest Pears},
      journal = {Journal of Food Distribution Research},
      address = {2011-07},
      number = {856-2016-57991},
      pages = {11},
      year = {2011},
      abstract = {This study uses data collected from retail grocery chains  during marketing season 2003-2004 to examine the  external
quality and price variations of Pacific Northwest  pears. Quality refers to overall fruit appearance and  presence
of external disorders. Results from a bivariate  probit model show that fruit weight and firmness had a  positive effect
on overall appearance. Results from a  hedonic price model show that the recurrence of external  disorders is not
necessarily negatively correlated with  price variations. Overall, this study shows the need to  investigate methods of
storage, packing, and transportation  to achieve the ideal fruit characteristics that appeal to  consumers, wholesalers,
and retailers.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/139414},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.139414},
}