USA Pears

February 14, 2017

Grower Profile: Jon and Debra Laraway

USA Pear Growers Jon and Debra Laraway: Lucky in Love with PEARS The American Northwest is a place where little farms are…

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July 21, 2016

2016 NORTHWEST FRESH PEAR CROP ESTIMATE

2016 Northwest Fresh Pear Crop Estimate Slight drop in crop expected from Washington and Oregon in 2016 PORTLAND, Ore. (June 8, 2016)…

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April 22, 2016

Pear Bureau Northwest Hires Sampling & Event Coordinator

Morgan Cairns joins Pear Bureau Northwest staff PORTLAND, Ore. (March 30, 2016) – Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce Morgan Cairns…

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January 7, 2016

2016 NATIONWIDE RETAIL DISPLAY CONTEST FOR USA PEARS

PEAR BUREAU NORTHWEST ANNOUNCES 3RD ANNUAL NATIONWIDE RETAIL DISPLAY CONTEST FOR USA PEARS “Pear Up with USA Pears” contest offers over $16,000…

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December 3, 2014

Pear Bureau Northwest Awarded 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant

Pear Bureau Northwest was awarded $40,000 from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and $20,000 from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) through the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant….

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August 21, 2014

2014 Revised Crop Estimate Released

2014 Revised Crop Estimate ReleasedNorthwest pear growers forecast a larger sized crop from Washington and Oregon than originally anticipated…

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January 14, 2014

Introducing the Pear Up with USA Pears Display Contest

Introducing the Pear Up with USA Pears Display ContestGrocers of all sizes have a chance to win $11,250 in prizes…

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March 28, 2013

Regional Finalists Named in Canadian Culinary Competition

Regional Finalists Named in Canadian Culinary CompetitionFive culinary students will face off in Toronto on April 16 for the National Grand Prize…

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January 28, 2013

USA Pears Gain Access to China

USA Pears Gain Access to ChinaChina expected to emerge as top export market…

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October 18, 2012

Pear Bureau Northwest Awarded 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant

Pear Bureau Northwest Awarded 2012 Specialty Crop Block GrantWSDA approves $75,000 grant project…

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June 6, 2012

Northwest Fresh Pear Industry Forecasts Size of 2012 Harvest

Northwest Fresh Pear Industry Forecasts Size of 2012 HarvestGood-sized crop of excellent quality expected from Washington and Oregon…

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May 24, 2012

Pear Bureau Northwest Promotes Bob Koehler to Lead Regional Marketing Manager

Pear Bureau Northwest Promotes Bob Koehler to Lead Regional Marketing ManagerIndustry veteran to develop national marketing strategies…

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