WAPA gains Chinese organization as member
WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) has welcomed the apple and pear section of the China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce (CF... more »
Pear Bureau Northwest celebrates 85 years
Pear Bureau Northwest celebrates 85 years of its collaboration with Washington and Oregon pear growers to drive demand for Northwest pears. Washington... more »
AgroFresh opens two new service centers, expands field support
AgroFresh Solutions, a global supplier in produce freshness solutions, has opened two new service centers and added 50 seasonal workers worldwide t... more »
World apple production up, trade down
USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has published its latest biannual report studying world markets and trade in apples, grapes and pears. The report... more »
Northwest pear estimate slightly up from 2015
Northwest pear growers are releasing fresh pear harvest projections following their annual meetings in Portland last week. Collectively, Washington’... more »
Pear Bureau Northwest presents display contest winners
The results are in for the 3rd annual “Pear Up with USA Pears” display contest sponsored by Pear Bureau Northwest. Produce personnel submitted cre... more »
Miticide options for controlling mites in fruit
Mites can be significant pests of fruit crops. There are many miticides available for control of European red mites (ERM), twospotted spider mites (TS... more »
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... 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 frui... 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 ... more »
