Monthly Archives: December 2018

HEART-HEALTHY CERTIFICATION EXPANDED FOR ALL USA PEARS VARIETIES

American Heart Association® confirms all 10 varieties of USA Pears Heart-Check Certified PORTLAND, Ore. – December 13, 2018 – Following a successful introduction of the Red Anjou, Bosc and Bartlett pears over the last few years, Pear Bureau Northwest is announcing the expansion of American Heart Association’s Heart-Healthy branding to all of the 10 varieties of pears from the Northwest. “We have received positive feedback from retailers and nutritionists throughout the industry since launching the Heart-Healthy certification of Anjou, Barlett and Bosc pears, and we are pleased to expand the program to all of the varieties available under the USA

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