Apples & Pears are a Perfect Pair
Preferred packaging keeps consumers coming back for more
Convenience is king in fresh produce—especially for tasty snacks like apples and pears. Choose from a variety of consumer-friendly packaging options fit for any occasion.
Stock an array of apples and a plethora of pears
From Braeburn to Red Delicious—Anjou to Bosc, some are perfect for snacking, while others are ideal for baking and cooking. Keeping a wide variety is key to giving shoppers what they crave.
Variety of growing regions for a range of fruits
Broaden your apple and pear products
Fuji
A crisp and juicy cross between the Red Delicious and Ralls Janet—Fujis originate in Japan. Grown in several colors, they are great for snacking, salads, sauces, and baking.
Gala
First grown in New Zealand, the Gala is small in size, but big in flavor. The sweet-tart flavor makes it a smart choice for both eating and baking.
Granny Smith
This all-purpose apple is crunchy, tart, and tangy. It’s great for snacking and makes delicious pies, cakes, and other baked items.
Honeycrisp
Excellent for snacking, the Honeycrisp is known for its crunchy firmness. Combined with a sweet juicy flavor, it’s no wonder this is a fan favorite.
Pink Lady®
The Pink Lady® apple is a cross between the Golden Delicious and the Lady Williams. It’s great for general snacking and the perfect addition to salads.
Red Delicious
One of America’s favorite snacking apples, the Red Delicious is known for its deep red color and mildly sweet flavor.
Anjou pear
With a thin skin and a light green to yellow-green color, the Anjou can be a tasty snack or easily tossed with a salad.
Bartlett pear
Bell-shaped with thin skin and white, granular flesh, the Bartlett pear is prized for its use in canning and baking recipes.
Bosc pear
With a gorgeous cinnamon-brown color, the Bosc pear bakes well yet is marvelous for snacking and eating fresh, too.
Red Anjou
Red pears are both beautiful and delicious—great for snacking and baking, they are aromatic, juicy, and sweet.
Produce industry trends: Your timely apple and pear updates
View the latest market trends and supply insights for apples and pears with our Freshspective report. Discover what’s influencing these fruits as well as temperature controlled capacity changes, so you can plan ahead and avoid disruption.
Sweet and Healthy Homemade Applesauce
This simple recipe is quick and easy to make. Looking for a unique combination of flavors? Try your homemade applesauce on ice cream, pancakes, or even pork chops.
Discover more supply chain topics that matter
Warehousing
Compared to other fruits, apples have a fairly long shelf life. But ensuring they’re stored properly is still an important opportunity to reduce shrink and optimize quality
Consolidation & crossdock
With so many apple and pear varieties to choose from, consolidation and crossdock services throughout the U.S. get the right quantities of each of your store locations.
Category management
Understanding consumer demand for different apple and pear varieties helps align supply and demand, optimize sales opportunities, and drive consumer loyalty.