US: Northwest pear crop estimated at 10.6 million boxes, down 31 percent

Published Sep 18, 2024

Tridge summary

The Pear Bureau Northwest has announced an expected harvest of 10.6 million 44-pound boxes for the 2024 pear season, a 31% decrease from the five-year average due to freeze damage. The Bosc crop is projected to see over 60% decrease, and Green Anjou, 36% decrease from the previous year. The small harvest is expected to reduce exports, primarily to Mexico and Canada. The Pear Bureau Northwest is planning promotional efforts, including consumer education and social media partnerships, to market the harvest under the USA Pears brand.

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Original content

As the 2024 pear harvest continues around the Northwest, the industry expects to harvest 10.6 million 44-pound boxes. Pear Bureau Northwest announced on Sept. 17 its first official crop estimate for this season, which proved difficult to estimate following freeze damage in the northern growing regions. The crop is down 31 percent from the five-year average, according to the news release. “Despite this year’s shorter crop and some regional differences in overall appearance,” said CarrieAnn Arias, president and CEO, “this year’s harvest will continue to deliver a great eating experience for the consumer.” The Bosc crop suffered the worst damage and will be down over 60 percent from last year, while Green Anjou will be down 36 percent. The short crop will likely mean fewer exports, said Jeff Correa, director of international marketing. “The expectation, due to the size of the crop, is that Mexico and Canada will receive the bulk of the export volume this season,” he said in the ...

Source: Goodfruit