Pears

Morning Kiss Organic Celebrates Arrival of Imported Organic Pear Season

April 9, 2024 Morning Kiss Organic

Morning Kiss Organic is excited to announce the arrival of imported organic pears, marking the beginning of a promising season ahead. Featuring sought-after varieties like Packham, D’Anjou, and Bartlett, the import season extends from March through June, ensuring a diverse selection for consumers. Morning Kiss Organic collaborates with trusted growers in Argentina, California, and Washington to deliver premium quality organic pears to the market. …

ReposiTrak Adds 9 Produce Suppliers to Rapidly Expanding Food Traceability Network

March 25, 2024 ReposiTrak

These new members will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in their supply chains, ensuring proactive compliance well before the January 2026 deadline. …

HEART-HEALTHY CERTIFICATION EXPANDED FOR ALL USA PEARS VARIETIES

Pear Bureau Northwest Announces Departure of President and CEO Kevin Moffitt

February 29, 2024 Pear Bureau Northwest

Pear Bureau Northwest, a nonprofit marketing organization established in 1931 to promote the fresh pears grown in Washington and Oregon, today announced that Kevin D. Moffitt, president and CEO, will be stepping down after 35 years with the organization. …

Pear Bureau Northwest Shares Top Bosc Pear Recipes of 2023

January 26, 2024 Pear Bureau Northwest

Bosc pears are a favorite among pear lovers due to their crisp, sweet flavor as well as their versatility in recipes from salads to baking. Kicking off the new year, Pear Bureau Northwest highlighted the most popular Bosc pear recipes from 2023 in a social media campaign in January entitled, “Begin the Year with Bosc”. …

Newly Certified Cold Treatment Facility to Boost Fresh Produce Imports Through North Carolina Ports

December 15, 2023 North Carolina Ports

Lewis Nursery and Farms and its subsidiary American Blueberries, LLC have officially opened a USDA APHIS certified cold treatment facility located in Rocky Point, N.C.  This certified facility will not only benefit American Blueberries and its customers, but the availability of this service will support the import of fresh produce, like blueberries, grapes, apples, pears, citrus and a broad variety of organics, through the Port of Wilmington year-round. …