USDA Modifies Handling Regulation for Oregon and Washington Pears

March 25, 2021 Perishable News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a final rule modifying the handling regulation for pears grown in Oregon and Washington. This action decreases the maximum acceptable pressure for Beurre D’Anjou pears shipped throughout

First of Several Winners Selected for Pear Bureau Northwest’s “Aisle of Red Pears” Display Challenge

Ladies and gentleman, we have the first winner in our nationwide “Aisle of Red Pears” (Say it out loud!) display challenge! While every entry is an instant winner, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) is pleased to announce the first winner of one of our grand prize drawings of a $500 GIFT CARD.

Vanguard International Update On South African Apples And Pears

South Africa’s main apple and pear production areas in the Western region had an excellent winter season with ample rain, snow, and cold units. This was followed up by very good flower and set periods between October and December 2020. These favorable conditions provides a good indicator for a strong apple and pear crop this season.

The Proof is in the Numbers: d’Anjou Pears From Stemilt Make for Successful Sales

February 24, 2021 Stemilt

According to Stemilt’s Fruit Tracker™ analysis of Nielsen retail scan data, d’Anjou pears made up one-third of category dollars and volume in 2020.

New Crop Alert: Fresh and Delicious Organic Pears from the Southern Hemisphere

February 9, 2021 Awe Sum Organics

It is nearly autumn in the Rio Negro Valley of Argentina, and the time for fresh, juicy, delicious organically grown pears from Awe Sum Organics has arrived.