Concorde Pears

Commodity Overview

Concorde pears a newer pear variety that originated in England as a cross between the conference and comice pear varieties. They have the same long, slender neck as conference, with the sweet and juicy flavor of comice. Concorde is excellent multipurpose and dessert-quality pear.

Characteristics

Commodity: Pears
Category: Deciduous Fruit
Appearance: Green skin with light freckling and an elongated neck
Flesh: Crisp and dense flesh that becomes more tender and juicy as pear ripens; white to off-white
Flavor: Concorde pears are tender and juicy, with a sweet vanilla-like flavor
Size: Large; an average pear weighs 4-6 ounces
Color: Green
Shape: Elongated
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Brown, teardrop-shaped
Availability: September through February
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy Pear Bureau Northwest

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Romas "R" Us, Inc

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Vernon, 90058 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Gamez Produce Wholesale Dist.

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Laredo, 78040 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Del Valle Distributing

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

El Paso, 79901 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Westcoast Produce Wholesalers

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Langley, V1M 3E5 British Columbia

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

C Lane Company LLC HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Birmingham, 35209 Alabama

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Stone Fruit:

Apricots

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola, Plantains

Cooking Vegetables:

Celery Root, Leeks

ASM OF MEXICO

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter

Location HQ:

Culiacán Rosales, 80040 Sinaloa

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

F&V Pacific Fresh Produce LLC

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

McAllen, 78501 Texas

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Braeburn Apples, Cameo Apples, Cortland Apples, Empire Apples, Fuji Apples, Gala Apples, Ginger Gold Apples, Golden Delicious Apples, Granny Smith Apples