U. S. Canned Pear Industry Overview

The canned pear industry on the West Coast has evolved into two distinct areas. Oregon and Washington, which produce only grade pack pears. California, which primarily produces fruit cocktail, and mixed fruit packs.

There are five pear processors operating in the Northwest, the three largest are DelMonte Foods, Snokist Growers and Northwest Packing. There are three pear processors operating in California: Del Monte Foods, Seneca Foods, and Pacific Coast Producers.

  • West Coast Bartlett Pears Bearing Hectare Trends 1997 - 2006
  • West Coast Pear Delivery Trends Volume Utilized for Canning
  • Utilization of West Coast Canned Pear Tonnage
  • Northwest Canning Pear Price Trends Bartlett Pears No. 10s 1996 - 2004
  • West Coast Canned Bartlett Pear Pack Trends 1997 - 2006
  • West Coast Canned Bartlett Pear Sales Trends 1997 - 2006
  • U. S. Canned Pear Market Segments 2005 Calendar Year
  • U. S. Canned Pear Imports 2005 Calendar Year
  • U. S. Canned Pear Imports -- Percent of Total Valume 2000- 2005











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