Pears

WAPA Releases First Apple and Pear Stock Figures of The Season

January 11, 2022 World Apple and Pear Association

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released today the first apple and pear stock figures of the season. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks increased by 6,8% compared to 2020 to reach 4,917,891 T, while pear stocks decreased by 27% to 656,438 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1 December 2021 stood at 1,909,045 T (-2,6% compared to 2020), while pear stocks reached 224,278 T (21,6% above 2020). WAPA will continue to publish the monthly stock figures on its website and social media channels for the rest of the season. …

WAPA Releases an Update of The Northern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop

December 27, 2021 WAPA ʹ World Apple and Pear Association

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released today the updated Northern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop Forecast. As crops have now been fully harvested since the first figures were released in August 2021, minor adjustments were made in different countries, although the new estimates are still in line with the original forecast. As the Northern Hemisphere season is getting into full swing, stocks depletion figures will be provided as well by the Association. To complete the review, the Southern Hemisphere crop 2021 was also updated.   …

HEART-HEALTHY CERTIFICATION EXPANDED FOR ALL USA PEARS VARIETIES

Pear Bureau Northwest – Still Fresh After 90 years

December 21, 2021 Pear Bureau Northwest

Pear Bureau Northwest celebrates 90 years of fruitful collaboration with Washington and Oregon fresh pear growers to drive demand for Northwest pears. Washington and Oregon pear growers fund the bureau through a federal marketing order, the oldest of its kind. In 1931, the newly created Oregon-Washington Pear Bureau began its first promotion program in the fall with an approved $15,000 budget to market that season’s 2.1 million boxes of winter pears. On December 4, 1931 it was official when growers filed articles of incorporation in Washington. …

Support Pear Promotions in December with Stemilt’s Rushing Rivers Pears

November 9, 2021 Stemilt

Retailers will have plenty of opportunity to boost pear categories during the month of December thanks to National Pear Month, which takes place all month long and World Pear Day which is happening on Saturday, December 4th. Stemilt marketing director, Brianna Shales explains that Stemilt’s one-of-kind approach to pears is what differentiates their pears from others, making them stand out at retail resulting in repeat purchases and delighted consumers. …

Pear Bureau Northwest Welcomes New Marketing Communications Manager

October 8, 2021 Pear Bureau Northwest

Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce Jim Morris has joined the organization as Marketing Communications Manager. …