Jeff Correa Appointed as Manager of the Fresh Pear Committee of Federal Marketing Order 927

June 27, 2024 Pear Bureau Northwest

Jeff Correa will continue in his current role as Director of International Marketing at Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) as he takes over the duties as Manager of the FPC from Kevin Moffitt, who has held the position since 2001. Moffitt will be moving into a mentoring role at PBNW for the upcoming year, which begins July 1.

USDA Sets Referendum Dates for Amendments to Pear Marketing Order

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will conduct a referendum, May 13 – 27, 2024, on a proposed amendment to the federal marketing order for Oregon and Washington pears. The amendment was recommended by the Fresh Pear Committee.

Pear Industry Elects New Officers for 2021-22 Season

July 8, 2021 Pear Bureau Northwest

On Thursday, June 3rd, the Northwest pear industry elected new officers during their annual meeting. With the confidence and support of the marketing organization, the newly elected officers to Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) will lead the board, and the elected officers to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) will lead the committee in accordance with Marketing Order 927: Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington.

Northwest Pear Industry Takes Another Step Forward in Their Commitment to Flavor

The pear industry in the Pacific Northwest has added a regulation for Anjou pears in a move to increase consumer satisfaction when they purchase pears in the early season.