PORTLAND, OR, Sept. 1, 2026 – As fruit-forward flavors proceed to look throughout espresso retailers, bakery and restaurant menus, USA Pears BB #162426 is making the case for one fruit with untapped potential: the pear. 

USA Pears is partnering domestically with Portland-based Blue Star Donuts to launch two limited-time menu objects that reveal the culinary versatility of pears and the way they can transfer past the produce aisle in scrumptious and revolutionary methods. The Pear Lavender Fritter and Pear Lavender Lemonade will likely be obtainable Sept. 1-30 at Blue Star’s 4 Portland areas, together with its airport location at PDX.

The menu objects characteristic two pear varieties chosen for his or her distinct culinary qualities. The Pear Lavender Fritter makes use of Bosc pears, whose low-moisture and agency texture supply refined taste and a style of the state fruit in each chunk.

The pear’s pure sweetness enhances brown sugar, lavender, honey, smoked salt and Wild Roots Pear Vodka in Blue Star’s signature brioche dough. The Pear Lavender Lemonade requires sweeter, juicier Bartlett pears, which balances the tart lemon on this refreshing beverage.

“Oregon grows distinctive pears, and as our state fruit, they’re a pure match for a collaboration that celebrates the creativity and flavors of the Pacific Northwest,” mentioned Katie Poppe, founder and CEO of Blue Star Donuts. “The Pear Lavender Fritter and Lemonade gave us an opportunity to play with two totally different pear varieties in fully other ways, and we love how every brings one thing distinctive to the ultimate product.

For USA Pears, the collaboration is a proof level for the broader alternative pears current throughout foodservice. Pears can convey pure sweetness, distinct taste and flexibility to bakery and breakfast objects, drinks, and different menu functions, creating alternatives for operators to place a contemporary spin on a well-known fruit.

“Working with a Portland model like Blue Star Donuts offers us a possibility to showcase domestically grown pears throughout peak harvest season and introduces pears to a broader viewers,” mentioned CarrieAnn Arias, president and CEO of USA Pears. “Pears are extremely versatile within the kitchen, and this collaboration reveals what’s doable when totally different pear varieties are utilized in artistic methods. We hope it conjures up extra cooks and foodservice operators to think about how pears can remodel menus and traits.” 

Oregon and Washington develop 12 forms of pears, providing a variety of flavors, textures and culinary makes use of, from the quintessential candy and juicy Bartlett to the crisper, extra tart Anjou. The collaboration celebrates the arrival of a brand new crop whereas highlighting the dedication of the Pacific Northwest grower neighborhood.

The Pear Lavender Fritter and Pear Lavender Lemonade will likely be obtainable for a restricted time throughout September at Blue Star Donuts’ flagship retailer in Goose Hole and its SE Division, South Waterfront and Portland Worldwide Airport areas.

Comply with @BlueStarDonuts and @USAPears on social media for extra on the collaboration and pear-inspired menu choices.

For extra pear recipes and culinary inspiration, go to USAPears.org. 

ABOUT USA PEARS 
Pear Bureau Northwest, dba USA Pears, is a nonprofit advertising and marketing group established in 1931 to advertise the contemporary pears grown in Washington and Oregon, residence to 88% of the U.S. business contemporary pear crop. The bureau represents over 700 grower households and companions with retailers all through the world in an effort to extend total success with the pear class. The group supplies advertising and marketing and merchandising experience that’s personalized particularly for every retail group, utilizing its pear client analysis findings in addition to particular person retailer evaluation utilizing an in-house information system that measures pear class efficiency nationwide and third-party analysis to indicate retailers how they carry out versus their competitors. 

ABOUT BLUE STAR DONUTS
Blue Star Donuts is a gourmand donut store born in Portland, Oregon. Since opening in 2012, Blue Star has been redefining what a donut will be, constructed on a basis of contemporary herbs, spices, fruits, and liquors in daring, sudden combos. Blue Star’s flavors mirror the adventurous spirit and high quality collaborations that commemorate the creativity and variety of the Pacific Northwest, crafting indulgent and unforgettable experiences for grownups and not-so-grownups alike. Blue Star was named certainly one of USA At present’s Prime 10 Donut Retailers for 2 consecutive years, 2025 and 2026. The model has additionally partnered with main names like Disney for the Freaky Friday sequel, and Andretti Method E, bringing daring taste collaborations to new audiences.

Areas:

• SE Division – 3325 SE Division St, Suite 1, Portland 97202
• SW Jefferson (Flagship/Goose Hole) – 1701 SW Jefferson St. Portland 97201
• South Waterfront – 672 S Gaines St. #2 Portland 97239
• Portland Worldwide Airport – 7000 NE Airport Manner, Portland 97218 (Concourse D/E, Submit-Safety)