Pears
Pear Bureau Northwest redesigns foodservice website
After a busy year redesigning the consumer, trade, and Spanish language websites, Pear Bureau Northwest proudly releases a site dedicated to pear menu concepts and education for the foodservice industry. The versatility of USA Pears... more »
Comment period extended on apple, pear imports rule
USDA APHIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule that would amend the regulations to allow the importation of fresh apple and pear fruit from certain countries in the European Union into the... more »
Anjou pears qualify for Heart-Check certification
Beginning in February, Green and Red Anjou from USA Pears were certified as heart-healthy by the American Heart Association. The certification allows Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) to use the Heart-Check mark throughout on-line, print, and... more »
Customized Brokers to clear perishables entering port of Charleston
Customized Brokers , Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Miami-based subsidiary specializing in Customs clearance of imported perishable apparel and refrigerated products, said it could begin clearing certain produce requiring cold-treatment from Peru, Uruguay and Argentina into the Port of... more »
Rivermaid Trading Company hires new sales manager
Rivermaid Trading Company has hired Kyle Persky to fill the role of Sales Manager for its... more »
Fine Americas introduces new bloom-thinning agent
Fine Americas introduced Exilis 9.5 SC as its leading post-bloom thinning agent for apples and pears based on the active ingredient benzyladenine, according to a news release. This advanced formulation is five times more concentrated... more »
Michigan to host IFTA’s annual conference
Precision agriculture takes center stage once again when the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) holds its 59th Annual Conference Feb. 6-12 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The theme for the conference is “IFTA 2.0 – The... more »
Washington tree fruit industry contributes to food safety research
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) announced a contribution of $750,000 over five years in support of food safety research. This pledge is part of a $20 million capital campaign to support the work... more »