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Winter program expects a smooth transition to the freshest eating Southern Hemisphere fruit Bringing top-quality import apples and pears from the world’s most sought-after production regions, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fruits and vegetables sets out to deliver the freshest crop to the North American market at just the right time. A wide … Continued

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Southern Hemisphere renders smooth transition to import season for pipfruit Spring has sprung and with it has arrived a diverse set of apples and pears to transition the domestic to the imported crop. Rolling in with some of the best quality to date, Oppy looks to delight retailers and consumers with a freshly harvested mix … Continued

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Cinnamon-colored with a superbly juicy and sweet white flesh, Taylor’s Gold stands out among its pear peers for good reason. The fully-russetted pear has creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that simply can’t be beat. Available now in a variety of sizes to suit your customers’ needs.

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Crunchy yet sweet, these Honey Belle pears are picked ready to eat. Their small size means they’re perfect for snacking and their yellow-green skin with a sprinkle of red makes them irresistible. Get in touch with Oppy to get your orders in now!

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Perfectly petite and yellow-green with a distinctive red blush, Honey Belle pears are picked ready to eat. With a crunchy and sweet flavor profile and available only until May, don’t miss out on this spectacular specimen and get your orders in now.

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Delicately sweet with a subtle spice to its flavor that is instantly recognizable, the classic Bartlett pear remains a favorite for good reason. Its light green skin catches the eye, so be sure to display these perfect pears prominently and get your orders to Oppy now.

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Two delicious pear varieties have arrived from Argentina—Packhams and Autumn Bartletts! Call your Oppy rep today to get them in your stores.

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Asian Shinko pears from Chile officially arrived last week. Otherwise known as an apple pear, this pear is rich and sweet in flavor. Pick some up today to wow your customers!

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Tree-ripened Tottori pears are from Japan have arrived! Round and crisp like an apple, juicy and sweet like a pear—they are grown using traditional Japanese methods in which each blossom is delicately pollinated by hand and harvested at its peak condition and size. Pear-fection.

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Meet Peter Hansen of Nelson, New Zealand, and learn how he grows Taylor’s Gold to pear-fection!

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With a cinnamon colored exterior and creamy white interior, the Taylor’s Gold pear is always a juicy treat, and an eye-catching one too! Just harvested in New Zealand, these pears refresh the category in their convenient pouch bags.

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Fresh-picked Bartlett pears now available from the interior of British Columbia. Unlike other pear varieties that show little color change as they ripen, the Bartlett’s skin color brightens as it becomes ready to eat. From vibrant green to a deep yellow, this pear is extremely aromatic and the perfect fruit for fall.

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Fresh from New Zealand, these Taylor’s Gold have a beautiful cinnamon-colored skin. Tender and juicy from within, it’s the ideal pear to enjoy out-of-hand.

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Honey Belle pears are grown exclusively in sunny Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. These petite pears are perfect for kids lunchboxes and on-the-go snacking. A good source of vitamin C, they are ready to eat from the moment they are picked so there is no need to ripen. Always ripe, crisp and sweet – try one … Continued

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The Oppenheimer Group announces that effective January 1, 2017 J. David Smith will be promoted to the role of president and chief marketing officer for the leading fresh produce marketing and distribution company. Smith will have strategic oversight of sales, categories and marketing. Operations, finance and human resources will continue to report to Oppy Chairman, … Continued

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The famous ‘Papple’ has been renamed ‘Reddy Robbin’. This pear hybrid is a natural cross of Asian and European pears. With a slightly crisp and extremely juicy inside it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Here for a limited time only.

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Try a pallet or two of this unique pear from New Zealand. Honey Belles are a firm, fragrant, sugar pear that will make a great complement to your next salad!

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In bags, punnets or bulk, Honey Belle pears from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, are here! They are sweet, crisp, and crunchy pears that are perfectly proportioned for small hands. Recess anyone?

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These pears are grown in Chile with such care and attention especially for you and your customers. Look for them in springtime 2016.

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Florida’s Fresh Fields Farm continues to hold the world “pears-per-store” sales record, and they’re letting their shoppers know. Thanks for the amazing support of our Taylor’s Gold pear growers in New Zealand!

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Pretty on the outside, intriguing on the inside, papple blends the intensest of apple flavors with the sweetest of pears. Actually a cross between Asian and European pears, papple commands attention on the shelf. Available now, fresh from New Zealand.

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The Papple resembles an apple, but is actually a natural cross of European and Asian pears. It is extremely juicy, very sweet, and has a bit of crunch. Volumes are very limited…. for now. 

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Check out how well these Honey Belle flow-wrap packs display!

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Pear season is in full swing in Argentina, where some of the world’s best Bartletts, Packhams, and D’Anjous grow to delicious perfection. Our growers tend their pears with utmost care, harvesting them at just the right time to assure their sweet, juiciness will always delight. Organics available in select varieties, including D’Anjous and Packhams through mid-June.

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Fresh pears hit the spot this time of year, and few are tastier than the classic bartlett from Argentina. Sweet and juicy, with a rich, agreeable texture, this fruit delivers pure pear flavor every time.

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Neither can we. We're packing them as fast as we can. Check out the speedy work being done by our growers in Argentina to get these pears to market in record time and in perfect condition.