UNITED STATES & ARGENTINA - Demand is reportedly fairly good as imported pears from Argentina make their way to the U.S. market, recent industry reports show.

In its National FOB Review for June 24, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture reported the following for Argentina imports entering through Philadelphia: MARKET 70 AND 80 SIZE SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Bartlett 18 kg containers wrapped 70 size 30.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.00 80 size 30.00-36.00 mostly 32.00-34.00 90 size 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00-30.00

The domestic pear market also remains stable, with conditions expected to be steady through the arrival of California’s new Bartlett crop in mid-July. The 2025 Northwest crop is also looking strong from a supply and quality standpoint, growers report, and August will bring new crop Bartlett and Starkrimson from the region to kick off fall pear promotions.

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LAKEWOOD, CO - Natural Grocers®, the nation's premier family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, is thrilled to announce the planned opening of a new store in Ruidoso, New Mexico, this fall. This location will mark Natural Grocers' seventh location in the "Land of Enchantment". The new Natural Grocers store will be located within the 70 West Plaza Shopping Center.

Community Meet & Greet/Hiring Event

Natural Grocers warmly invites residents of Ruidoso and the surrounding communities to attend a special Meet & Greet event on June 24 and a two-day Hiring Event on June 25-26, 2025. These events will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about the company's history, founding principles, and future employment opportunities.

Natural Grocers will host all events in the conference rooms of the Hotel Ruidoso, located in the historic Midtown District of Ruidoso, NM. The hotel is also near the new store's location, approximately three miles (less than a 10-minute drive) away.

Community Meet & Greet

• Date/Time: Tuesday, June 24, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Conference Room – Hotel Ruidoso
• Address: 110 Chase Street, Ruidoso, NM 88345
• Click here to register.

New Store Opening Hiring Event

• Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, June 25-26
• Time: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Conference Room – Hotel Ruidoso
• Address: 110 Chase Street, Ruidoso, NM 88345
• Click here to see the available positions and to schedule an interview.

Learn more about the event here.