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California pear suppliers expect good volume this year
California pear suppliers expect good volume this year

California pear grower-shippers say they anticipate ample supplies of fruit, although the first promotable volumes likely will be a bit late during the 2019 season.

Organic pear volume continues to grow
Organic pear volume continues to grow

The organic pear category continues to expand among California’s pear growers.

Scully Packing Co. LLC, Finley, Calif., should start its red crimsons and river bartletts July 17, followed by organic bartletts two days later, says David Thiessen, sales manager. “We experienced a relatively early bloom. However, weather of late has been unseasonably cool, so harvest has been delayed to a more normal start date,” he said in mid-June.
Late start, good quality for Golden State pears

As has been the case with much of California’s summer fruit this season, the pear deal will start a week or so later than last year, but more in line with traditional start dates.

Viva Tierra Organic hired Erik Lee as a salesman.
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California growers vote to keep pear board
California growers vote to keep pear board

The California Pear Advisory Board will continue after a referendum conducted Jan. 27 to Feb. 27 received 80 ballots, all in favor of keeping the program.