Digging into a New Automated Pear Packing Line for Stemilt’s Pear Program

March 28, 2023 Stemilt

Stemilt is digging for gold – if gold was a new pear packing line. Stemilt’s automated pear line is aimed to be fully operational by 2024 after breaking first grounds at Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee, WA. VP of Production, Todd George, shares a mid-March update on the pear line construction process. 

World Apple and Pear Association: Southern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop Forecast Revised Downward Following Severe Weather Events

Following the intense weather events that affected several countries in the Southern Hemisphere, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released an update of the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast that was

Mardi Gras Pear, New from Superfresh Growers

January 3, 2023 Domex Superfresh Growers

Superfresh Growers® is marching into the New Year with the good times rolling as they release a new variety, Mardi Gras™ pear. Mardi Gras pears offer a sweet and juicy eating experience that is sure to delight. The pear will be available in February 2023.

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Fresh Apples, Pears, Potatoes, and Mixed Fresh Produce Boxes

November 10, 2022 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Apples, Pears, Potatoes, and Mixed Fresh Produce Boxes for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority

Stemilt Breaks Ground on New Automated Pear Packing Line

November 4, 2022 Stemilt

A new pear line facility equipped with automated packing systems, defect sorting, and robotic palletizing will “pear” well with the way Stemilt grows pears.