California's Bartlett pear harvest kicked off June 29, with the state moving into full production around the July 4 weekend. That transition marks the end of arrivals from Argentina and Chile, which have largely wrapped up as of July 2026.
By most accounts, the import season from the Southern Hemisphere was a difficult one. Buyers dealt with challenging conditions throughout, and the handoff to California supply is being watched closely to see whether domestic volume can fill the gap left by a tough import run.
Watch for early-season California Bartlett pricing and availability as the market resets — the quality and pace of this transition will matter for buyers who came through a rough stretch on imported fruit.