PEARS

There are eight main types of pears that are grown in Australian: Beurré Bosc, Corella Forelle, Josephine de Malines, Packham’s Triumph, Red Anjou, Red Sensation, Williams’ Bon Chretien and Winter Nelis. Williams and Packhams are the most popular with many Williams being processed into canning fruit and Packhams mostly sold fresh. Packham pears are also Australia’s most popular export pear, now available under the Goulburn River Gold® brand.

Ninety per cent of Australia’s pears are grown in the Goulburn Valley where cool mild winters and sun-drenched summers provide optimal growing conditions. Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia also produce some pears. Pear pickings starts in January and they are available on the market soon after.