Fresh Fruits
Imported Pears
European and Asian pears from cool-climate orchards
We stock pears from buttery European types to crunchy Asian pears. They are firm on arrival and ripen evenly on the shelf.
What is available, and in which grades and pack sizes, depends on the origin and the season. Message us for today's stock and price.
When it's available
Main import window. Supply outside these months is limited.
Origins
Packs
12.5–18 kg cartons · foam-netted Asian pears
Varieties in our range
Packham
Bumpy green skin that turns yellow. Very juicy.
Forelle
A small, freckled pear with a red blush. Crisp and sweet.
Williams
Fragrant and soft when ripe. A classic dessert pear.
Conference
Long and russeted, with a firm, sweet bite.
Asian (Nashi)
Round and apple-crisp, with a lot of juice.
How we supply it
Sourcing
We buy pears directly from packhouses in South Africa, Belgium, Argentina and check quality at the source.
Cold chain
Each lot is stored and dispatched at its ideal temperature from our cold stores, with logs kept for every pallet.
Delivery
Our reefer trucks reach trade outlets and retail warehouses in 21 cities overnight.
