World Pear Review - 2009 Edition

The 2009 edition of the World Pear Review provides unique information and insights that can be helpful to every pear business. Here is a brief sampling of the many topics covered:

Production World pear production again tops 20 million metric tons in 2008. China's production increases for the 18th consecutive year and now accounts for 63 percent of world production. Share of western pears falling. Why production is shrinking in the United States and Europe. Southern Hemisphere production again rising. Which countries are prospering. Outlook for pear production to 2015.

Varieties Swing continues into few, favored varieties. Why newer varieties have not prospered, so far. Prospects for club marketing or branding in pears. Potential for new crosses of Asian and western cultivars.

Consumption Per capita consumption of western pears under pressure. Dramatic growth in world supplies of competing fruit. Opportunities appear outside the developed countries. Disparities between apple and pear consumption offer hope for pears. Potential competition between Asian and western pears.

Trade China's exports of fresh pears still soaring. Can a weakened Russia continue to drive increases in imports? Who will win the battle for markets in the Middle East, Asia and Africa? Which exporters are expanding, which declining.

Prices Is the joyride for retail prices ending? Are pear growers getting their fair share?Can pear prices continue to outrace inflation? Are pear prices too high for their own good?

Processing Total volume of processed pears steady, but weaknesses linger in western pears. Trade in processed pears still robust. Rising costs of labor, materials, certifications, etc., will bring new stresses.

Challenges A new cost-price squeeze is coming. How can the pear industry increase productivity and efficiency throughout the system. As retailers shrink floor space, how can pears hold their footage. Labor cost and availability may decide which producing regions survive.

The World Pear Review - 2009 has much unique information on pears not available in any source. It is packed with analyses, tables and charts. It is ideal for private study, employee training, strategic analysis, boardroom discussions or meetings with your bankers. It is now available in both paper and electronic form at no extra cost.

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The authoritative guide to the world pear business.

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