The principal objective of this study was to identify
and investigate the underlying basis for variations in the
volumes of exports of U.S. winter pears during the 1947 to
1974 period. A number of factors thought to be of importance
in the determination of the volume of exports of a...
Washington and Oregon became important states in the production of apples and pears in the early 1900's. During these beginning
stages, wooden boxes were used for shipping both apples and pears.
Apple containerization has progressed through several stages. Today,
the most common container for shipment of apples out of the...
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