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Feedback from the Trade on Their Plans and Interest in the USA Pear Season:

Traders are very happy with the overall condition in which the fruit arrived, a point that was very important for this comeback. All three varieties shipped arrived well and are maturing accordingly. Some importers are facing slow sales as some loads of Spanish Bartlett arrived, but due to low quality they believe soon they will reach a good pace. Some importers pointed out that if this new logistics situation continues to be offered, there are good chances of recovering the space lost for PNW pears.

Expectations for Any Freight or Logistics Challenges:

At this point, only the high cost and the lower volume per container are the remarks made by importers. The timing was perfect and the arrivals were spot on. As the transit time has decreased to 25 days, there are still chances for new orders, depending on the fruit condition at origin and the costs.

Opportunities in Your Market for Specific Varieties, Sizes, and Grades:

Brazil does prefer the Bartlett variety over all others. The season timing and the costs allied to good arrivals will determine the future for this variety in the market. Sizes from 80 to 120, US#1 and Fancy grades are sought out. Anjou would be the second variety, and the most exported in the past seasons as it travels better, sizes 70 to 120, US#1 and Fancy grades. There is interest in Red Anjou too, as well as an increasing interest in organic pears - small volumes, but a start.

Update on the Competition in the Market:

The arrival of some Spanish loads in the past couple of weeks delayed the full swap to PNW pears by many retailers, as the Spanish fruit has a small price difference from the PNW pears they still kept the on the shelves. The low budget retailers continue with the old season fruit from Argentina, mainly Packham, but it is forecasted to reduce its availability soon.

Political or Economic Issues Impacting Imports, Retail, or Consumer Behavior:

The political scenario has calmed down a bit with the change of the extra tariff implemented by the US Government. The domestic political scenario is the same, with the current government focused only on the presidential election in 2026. Economically, the country is stable with no major ups or downs. Inflation continues where it was - still above the average target - and the US dollar rate is stable, too.

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