Honeybear Brands to start pear import season in March

Honeybear Brands' Bartlett and Bosc pears will hit retailer shelves in early March through June 1 from Southern Hemisphere orchards.

Press Release
January 26, 2026

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Courtesy Honeybear Brands

Elgin, Minn., January 26, 2026 – Honeybear Brands BB #:128246, a leading grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries, announces its fresh-picked crop of Bartlett and Bosc pears will begin hitting retailer shelves in early March through June 1, courtesy of its Southern Hemisphere orchards.

“Honeybear Brands is the leading apple importer from the Southern hemisphere, ensuring retailers have premium conditioned fresh fruit to offer shoppers during the spring and summer months. This pear crop will refresh produce shelves and provide another fruit option for health-eating shoppers,” said Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing, Honeybear Brands.

Bartlett pears deliver March 1, with Bosc starting April 1.

With its broad array of orchards in Washington and the Midwest plus its import production in South America, Honeybear Brands provides a turnkey pear and apple program for retailers all year round, executing 100% supply assurance and ensuring the lowest landed cost program.

About Honeybear Brands
Honeybear Brands is a multi-generational grower, marketer, and innovator of premium conventional and organic apples, pears, and cherries. With operations rooted in the world’s finest growing regions, Honeybear combines sustainable farming practices with state-of-the-art packing facilities strategically located across the U.S. to deliver fresher, faster, and packed-to-order fruit. A robust year-round import program further ensures consistent supply and exceptional quality for retail partners and consumers alike.

Honeybear Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wescott Agri Products.

For more information about Honeybear, visit www.honeybearbrands.com. Please contact your Honeybear representative for more information. Honeybear is a trademark of Wescott Agri Products.

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