Washington pears will finish in the next two weeks. California Bartlett pear harvests will begin this week, one to two weeks earlier than normal.

Washington

• Washington D’Anjou pear supplies are expected to finish in the next two weeks
• All sizes are available; remaining supplies are dominated by 90- through 110-count sizes; 120- through 135-count sizes are very limited
• Expect steady pricing over the next few weeks as the season comes to an end

California

• California Bartlett pear harvests will begin in the Sacramento River Delta growing region in a limited manner over the weekend
• Growers report good to excellent quality; Bartlett pears contain higher sugar content resulting in shorter shelf life when compared to Washington-grown D’Anjou pears
• California suppliers ship 40-pound packs compared to Washington suppliers, who ship 44-pound cartons
  • Due to the pack differences, California ships approximately 6 to 10 fewer pears per unit compared to Washington
  • The attached photos show both Washington and California pear packs
• Opening CA FOB prices are expected to be slightly higher than those for remaining Washington supplies

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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