PORTLAND, Ore. – Green is the color of spring, and the hue of one of the most abundant and versatile pears harvested by the growers of USA Pears – the Green Anjou. To herald the change of seasons and celebrate Green Anjous as an ingredient and accent for spring, the growers of USA Pears are hosting The Pear-fect Season for Green Pinterest contest with the best board winning $250 and a box of fresh Green Anjou pears.
From March 15th through May 11th, 2014, pinners are invited to create a Pinterest board inspired by the color green as seen in seasonal dishes, nature, home décor, art and landscapes.
To enter:
- Follow USA Pears on Pinterest
- Create a Pinterest board, and name it “Pear-fect Season for Green”
- Fill it with at least 10 pins – a minimum of three must be repinned from USA Pears’ Pinterest boards
- Tag all the pins on the board with #springforpears and #usapears
- Repin the Pear-fect Season for Green contest pin
One lucky winner will receive $250 in green and a gift box of Green Anjou pears delivered to their door. Ten runners-up will also each win a gift box of pears. All winners will be selected by Pear Bureau Northwest/USA Pears, and will be announced by May 15, 2014. The winning board will be featured on USA Pears’ Pinterest page and website. For more details, visit www.usapears.org/springforpears.aspx.
About Pear Bureau Northwest/USA Pears
The Pear Bureau Northwest was established in 1931 as a nonprofit marketing organization to promote the fresh pears grown in Oregon and Washington. Today, the United States is the third largest pear-producing country in the world, and Oregon and Washington comprise the nation's largest pear growing region with 1,600 growers producing 84% of all fresh pears grown in the United States. Pears grown in these two Pacific Northwest states are distributed under the “USA Pears” brand. Pears are an excellent source of fiber (24% DV) and a good source of vitamin C (10% DV) for only 100 calories per medium sized pear. Sweet and juicy with no fat, no sodium, and no cholesterol, pears are a perfect choice for a snack as well as for any course of any meal of the day. Visit www.usapears.org for more pear facts and recipes.
Source: Pear Bureau Northwest/USA Pears