The Washington pear season is winding down. Imports are available from Argentina and Chile. California-grown pears will start shipping July 21.
Washington
- 110- and 120-count D’Anjou pears are available through next week; quality remains good
- Bartlett pears (from Argentina and Chile) are available yet limited; quality is very good
- Suppliers pack and sell by the count as opposed to the volume-fill method used in California
- Markets will continue to rise as demand increases
California
- The Bartlett pear season will begin July 21
- Crops are delayed as extreme temperatures have stunted growth and lowered sugar) levels
- California suppliers ship 36-pound volume-fill packs; Washington suppliers use 44-pound cartons packed by count
- 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 Bartlett crop estimates are down 10% from last year
- Fruit size will be well balanced; quality is expected to be excellent
- Pricing will be elevated to begin the season but will decline in August
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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