date:Jul 29, 2016
n the market for several weeks, and demand for California fruit, in the meantime, is strong. On July 27, prices for a 36-pound carton of Bartlett Ones were between $24.00 and $25.00 on size 80 fruit.
The market has been slightly higher than last year as a result of the empty pipeline at the start of our season, said Thiessen. Demand for fresh California pears is high when the only other pears on the shelves are from offshore or long term storage. This market will remain steady until the Northwe