Pear

This cultivar of the Pyrus communis species, also known as Rocha, hails from the Portuguese municipalities of Leiria, Santarém, and Lisbon. According to legend, the Pera Rocha was discovered by farmer Pedro Antoni... READ MORE

D'Anjou is a pear variety that originated in Belgium or France in the mid-19th century. The pears are medium to large in size with an egg-shaped appearance. The skin ranges from yellow to light or bright green. The flesh is aromatic and tender in ... READ MORE

Williams is a type of pear that's native to Europe and it was discovered in Aldermaston, England, in 1765 by a schoolmaster named Mr. Stair, but a nurseryman named Williams acquired the variety later and introduced it to the rest of the country, h... READ MORE

For centuries, the Hirschbirne dominated the lush, green landscapes of the Austrian Pöllauer valley, where it fully adapted to local climate conditions. Today, Pöllauer Hirschbirne represents the staple of pear cultivation and stands as ... READ MORE

Peras de Rincón de Soto are pears of the Blanquilla and Conference varieties, grown in the Ebro valley. These pears are larger, longer, sweeter, firmer and with a greener skin than those cultivated in the other ar... READ MORE

Belle Angevine is a unique pear variety originating from the 17th century. The pears are very large and heavy, which is why they often drop from trees before picking. They have a green skin which becomes yellow, and then red–meaning they are... READ MORE

Grown in the provinces of Reggio Emilia, Ferrara, Modena, Ravenna and Bologna, Pera dell’Emilia Romagna refers to fresh pears of the following varieties: Abate Fetel, Conference, Decana del Comizio, Kaiser... READ MORE

Beurré Bosc is a pear variety originating from Apremont and dating back to the early 1800s. The pear is easily recognized by its long, tapered neck and lengthy stalk. The white flesh is crisp and aromatic, while the flavors are sweet and sp... READ MORE

Apples and pears from the Savoie region in France are unique in shape and taste because of the specific type of soil they grow on, the altitude gives them firm flesh, and the variations in climate in the region affect their ripening and prolong th... READ MORE

Doyenné du Comice is a pear variety originating from Angers in France, where it was first grown in the 1840s. The pear is plump and stubby with some russeting on the skin. The flesh is creamy-pink, juicy, and melting, while the flavor is sl... READ MORE

Pera de Lleida are the pears grown, harvested and packaged in the area known as Llano de Lleida, in the province of Lleida. They are unique because of their sweet flavor, round shape and their unique color. They are light to bright yellow in color... READ MORE

Grown within the Lombardian province of Mantua, Pera Mantovana refers to fresh pears of the following varieties: William, Max Red Bartlett, Conference, Decana del Comizio, Abate Fetel and Kaiser. When fully ripe... READ MORE

Passe Crassane is a French pear variety originating from Rouen. The pear is medium to large in size and has russeted, greenish-yellow skin. The skin is thin and smooth, and the flesh is slightly coarse and grainy, yet soft and juicy. The flavors a... READ MORE

Pera de Jumilla are the pears grown, harvested and packaged in the municipality of Jumilla in the province of Murcia. These pears are yellow-green with red spots on the side that has been exposed to the sun. The flesh is white in color, v... READ MORE

Beurré Hardy is a pear variety originating from Boulogne in France and dating back to 1830. The skin is rough and bronze in color with some russeting. The flesh is pink-tinged in color and buttery in texture, while the flavor is sweet and b... READ MORE