Stay tuned for Pear-fect Tips and Recipes all season long with Amy Smart. Videos are available for download here PORTLAND, Ore. (September 6, 2018) – The 2018 harvest of Northwest grown pears, hand-picked and hand-packed with care by Pacific Northwest growers, is now available in grocery stores. Starting in early August with the picking of Bartlett and Starkrimson pears, the harvest season will last through late September with remaining varieties including Anjou, Bosc and Comice. This year’s harvest is estimated to yield 20.2 million standard boxes (average 44 lbs per box) of pears from Washington’s Wenatchee and Yakima districts and Oregon’s…

View and download the full crop estimate PORTLAND, Ore. (August 13, 2018) – On August 1, Northwest pear growers released their latest crop estimate for the 2018-19 season. Based on data reported from Washington’s Wenatchee and Yakima districts and Oregon’s Mid-Columbia and Medford districts, this year will be the fourth largest crop in history. While the initial season estimate came in at 18.9 million standard box (average 44 lbs per box) equivalents, or approximately 415,000 tons of fresh pears, the current estimate is around 20.2 million standard box equivalents, or 444,400 tons. “After last year’s very small crop, our growers are…

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 12, 2018) – As part of the annual Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) meeting held in Portland, OR on May 31, industry members compiled the first official estimate of the 2018-19 fresh pear crop for Washington and Oregon. Pear growers and producers from Washington’s Wenatchee and Yakima districts and Oregon’s Mid-Columbia and Medford districts estimated this year’s fresh pear harvest at 18.9 million standard box equivalents, or approximately 415,000 tons of fresh pears. The estimate will mark an 18% increase from the 2017 harvest – an unusually small crop – and will be equal to the five-year average.…

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 5, 2018) – Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce that Bryan Roberts has joined the organization as Regional Marketing Manager. Roberts will be taking over the Midwest region and replacing Ed Chambers, who will be retiring from the Pear Bureau after 34 years. Roberts brings a wide range of experience having spent the past 22 years with Save-A-Lot, working a variety of positions within the produce department. In that time, Roberts has held positions such as Fruit Category Manager, Sourcing Manager and buyer for the produce category. He has spent the last two and a half years as…

PORTLAND, Ore. – May 10, 2018 – During the month of May, USA Pears is engaging consumers with the How Do You Anjou? Instagram contest. The contest is a way to raise awareness and excitement about the availability of Anjou pears during the spring and early summer. The promotion will emphasize the versatility of the Anjou pear, whether it is being enjoyed in the kitchen or on the go. With one medium-sized pear providing 6 grams of fiber (24% of daily recommended value), as well as being a good source of vitamin C, pears make for a delicious and nutritious heart-healthy snack.…

Annual Pear Meetings Pear Bureau Northwest May 30 and 31, 2018 Embassy Suites Downtown Portland 319 Southwest Pine Street, Portland, OR 97204 Call the Pear Bureau to register and receive additional information: 503-652-9720 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 12:00 p.m.        Processed Pear Committee Meeting                                    Colonel Lindberg 2:30 p.m.           Pear Bureau Export Meeting                                                Colonel Lindberg 4:45 p.m.           USA Pear Trade Fair (ends at 6:30 p.m.)                                    Queen Marie THURSDAY, May 31, 2018 9:00 a.m.           Pear Bureau Northwest Board of Directors                              Queen Marie 11:00 a.m.         State of the Pear Category Discussion                     …

Health-focused promotions planned for February and March PORTLAND, Ore. – February 8, 2018 Throughout the months of February and March, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) will be focusing promotional efforts on the importance of maintaining a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle.The efforts will take a multi-channel approach through retailer demos and displays, targeted digital ad campaigns, and editorial and social media with a synchronized message highlighting the flavor, versatility and nutritional benefits of pears. The promotions will be customizable for retailers in the U.S. and Canada. February is American Heart Month and March is National Nutrition Month, and to celebrate, PBNW will have…

Contest to celebrate heart-healthy eating, starting with the fruit bowl PORTLAND, Ore. – January 26, 2018 – Throughout February, USA Pears is celebrating American Heart Month with a variety of engaging promotions to show consumers that pears are a heart-healthy choice. The promotions will place an emphasis on the many nutritional benefits to be gained from making pears a regular part of the diet. With one medium-sized pear providing 6 grams of fiber (24% of daily recommended value), as well as being a good source of vitamin C, pears make for a delicious and nutritious heart-healthy snack. Additionally, Anjou, Bartlett…

Portland, Ore.  (October 23, 2017) – Pear Bureau Northwest is excited to present the award for 2017 Pear Retailer of the Year to Sprouts Farmers Markets Produce Warehouse. The award, which was presented on the show floor of the 2017 PMA Fresh Summit in New Orleans on October 21st, is based upon an exemplary record of pear category improvements in merchandising performance and sales increase. 2017 marks the second consecutive year Sprouts has received the honor of Pear Retailer of the Year.  “Sprouts has again done an outstanding job of building their pear category,” stated Kevin Moffitt, Pear Bureau Northwest CEO. “On behalf of nearly…