There are over 5,000 varieties of pears grown throughout the world. The U.A.E also receives many varieties of the Asian Pear family such as Ya Pear, Shandong, Nijisseiki, Housi ( China ) and others from Italy, and Argentina.

Market

The most common variety for the Dubai consumer is the D'Anjou from USA and Chile, followed by Packham pear, from South Africa and then the Ya Pear from China.

Brands and agency's held by Fresh Fruits Company are as follows:

Starr Ranch™ - ( USA ) Cape™ - ( South Africa ) Del Curto™ – ( Chile ) and Frutia™ - ( China ).

Season of Supply

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