Washington D’Anjou Pear supplies will be depleted by the end of next week. California pear growers will start shipping new crop Bartletts by the middle of next week.

Washington

• Remaining stocks are dominated by large size pears (90- and 100- count sizes)
• 110-count and smaller pears are limited

California

• Growers pack and sell by the count as opposed to the volume-fill method used in Washington
  • California suppliers ship 40-pound packs; Washington growers use 44-pound cartons
  • Due to this pack difference, California ships approximately 6 to 10 fewer pieces of fruit per unit compared to Washington
  • The attached photos show Washington and California pear packs

2023-2024 Washington New Crop

• The Bartlett season is forecast to begin in mid-August
• D’Anjou production will start in early September

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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