The North America fresh pear market is expected to grow from US$ 3,675.9 million in 2019 to US$ 5,635.5 million by 2027; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2020 to 2027.
Pear is a sweet, bell-shaped fruit that is eaten crisp or soft. It is highly rich in calories, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and copper. It also contains small amounts of folate, provitamin A, and niacin. Folate and niacin are essential for cellular functions and energy production in the human body. Provitamin A supports the skin & wound healing. Pear is an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fiber that is essential for digestive health. The fibers help in maintaining the bowel regularity by bulking & softening up stool. Also, these fibers feed healthy bacteria in the gut. Pear offers beneficial plant compounds. Anthocyanin gives ruby red color to some pears and is responsible for improving the heart health and strength of blood vessels. The green-colored pear contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which are necessary to keep the vision sharp, especially after aging. Pear is a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants that help fight inflammation in the human body. This reduced the risk of diseases related to heart and type 2 diabetes. Besides this, the copper and vitamin C & K present in pear combat inflammation. Pear consists of compounds that exhibit anticancer properties. The anthocyanin and cinnamic acid content have proven to fight cancer.
Based on type, the Green Anjou segment led the North America fresh pear market in 2019. Anjou pears have a mild flavor, along with a firm texture. The Green Anjou pear is easily identified by its squat egg-like shape. This pear has a larger spherical lower portion, which begins a gradual taper on the mid-point to a narrow rounded top. The Green Anjou fresh pears are bright green and sometimes they have a soft red blush. These pears show a subtle color change on ripening. Green Anjou fresh pears are sweetly mellow along with a smooth & juicy texture; they are usually eaten in breakfast. It can be eaten raw; however, it is also suitable for baking, poaching, and roasting. Pear Tarte Tatin is a dish that is prepared using Green Anjou pears. The harvest of Green Anjou pears begins in the fall, and they arrive in produce in September and early October. It is the highly available variety of fresh pears during the summers. Owing to the year-round availability of Green Anjou pears as well as their versatility in culinary uses, these pears are used by professional chefs. These pears are highly suitable for getting sliced into salads, baking into pies, and pureeing for sauces & beverages.
The US has the highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus, compared to Canada and Mexico. This is likely to impact the food and beverage industry in the region as, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the supply and distribution chain is likely to get affected.
The overall North America fresh pear market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. The process also serves the purpose of obtaining overview and forecast for the North America fresh pear market with respect to all the segments pertaining to the region. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants and commentators to validate the data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants who typically take part in such a process include industry experts, such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants, such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders specializing in the North America fresh pear market. Key players operating in the market include Salix Fruits; Duckwall Fruit; Rainier Fruit Co.; Sage Fruit Company; William H. Kopke JR., Inc.; Stemilt Growers LLC.; Domex Superfresh Growers; Underwood Fruit & Warehouse Co.; and Washington Fruit & Produce Co.