Pear

Our customers use pears because of their mild sweetness, smooth texture, and versatility in a wide range of products. Pears have a delicate flavor that blends easily with other ingredients, making them suitable for beverages, baby foods, desserts, and sauces. Their soft texture allows them to be processed into purees and concentrates that provide natural sweetness, moisture, and a smooth mouthfeel without the need for added sugars or fats. Pears are also a source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, supporting health-focused marketing claims. Additionally, they are available in shelf-stable forms such as canned, dried, and pureed products, making them practical for large-scale manufacturing and consistent product formulation.

Pear can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Pear is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions. Contact us to learn more.

Available As

We supply Pear in many different formats. Contact us to learn more.

Harvest Seasons

Pears grow in the Southern hemisphere from February to April and in the Northern hemisphere from September to November.

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About Pear

A Fruit That Ripens in the Dark

Pears are sweet, mild-flavored fruits that grow on trees in the genus Pyrus, which are native to Europe and Asia. They have a distinctive shape, typically wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, with thin skin that can be green, yellow, or brown depending on the variety. The flesh is soft and juicy with a slightly grainy texture. Pears are usually harvested while still firm and then allowed to ripen off the tree. They grow best in temperate climates and have been cultivated for thousands of years, making them a long-standing part of agricultural history.

The Brothers International

Quality Promise

Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium Pear ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Pear is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Pear of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.

Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your Pear ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium Pear ingredients your products require.

Certifications

As a leader in sourcing organic ingredients, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure full traceability, sustainability and to ensure they comply with all international regulations for chemical residues and pesticides. We are Organic Certified and all our organic products are NOP certified and Kosher certified.

Brothers International Food Holdings is a proud member of the CUSTOMS – TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C-TPAT) program. C-TPAT is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that partners with businesses to strengthen supply chain security and reduce risks, including terrorism. For more information, visit www.cbp.gov

All our products are Kosher and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Certified. We can supply all of our products with Organic Certification and, if required, unpasteurized purées and juices.

We have joined the global movement to protect the environment and improve lives for farmers and workers around the world. We help farmers in developing countries builds sustainable businesses that positively influence their communities. Brothers International can assist you in sourcing Fair Trade Certified™ and Demeter (Bio-dynamic)™ ingredients.