Washington pears are winding down for the season; imports are available from Argentina and Chile. California pears will start in the next four to five weeks.

Washington

• Smaller size 120-count and 135-count D’Anjou are available while supplies last; the remainder of the domestic D’Anjou crop will exhibit very good quality
• Bosc pears are done for the season
• Bartlett pears from Argentina and Chile are available over the next four to six weeks; quality is excellent
• Markets are on the rise as demand increases

California

• Bartlett pears will start mid- to late July
• Suppliers pack and sell by the count as opposed to the volume-fill method used in Washington
• California suppliers ship 40-pound packs; Washington suppliers use 44-pound cartons
  • Due to this pack difference, California ships approximately six to 10 fewer pieces of fruit per unit compared to Washington
  • The attached photos show Washington and California pear packs
• Preliminary crop estimates for Bartletts are down 10% from last year
• Fruit size will be well balanced and quality is expected to be excellent
• Pricing will be elevated to begin the season but will decline as we move into August

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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