Cooler temperatures impact pear sizing in Chile and Argentina
Pear harvesting and packing for shipments to North America are underway in Chile and Argentina. “Early reports indicate that pear sizes, particularly for varieties like Bartlett, are smaller than anticipated. This is likely to result in reduced overall crop volume imported into the United States,” says Jason Bushong, general manager, Wenatchee, The Giumarra Companies. “The impact is
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