Foodservice buyers are interested in fresh-sliced pears if consistent quality can be assured. Convenience is king in America today. Time-strapped shoppers want things fast, easy, and on demand. Convenience is one of the main factors behind the phenomenal growth of the fresh-cut industry. This category has seen double-digit growth at retail for a number of years, and has a huge market in foodservice as well. Lettuce and melons are the leaders in fresh-cut produce, but apples are seeing some of the fastest growth. So, what about pears? Not to be left behind, the Pear Bureau Northwest recently applied for, and […]