What Is Happi Pear®?
Introducing Something New
Discover A Pear That’s Bright, Zesty, And One Of A Kind
Attributes
The pear aisle just got a glow-up! Happi Pear® is a green pear that’s sweet, with a bright and zesty bite. Happi Pear® is all about offering a different pear eating experience with its unexpected bite. It’s sweet in flavor, optimistic in nature, and the fruit for every smile™.
Parentage
Happi Pear® is a cross-between Harrow Sweet and NY10353 pears, creating an aesthetically pleasing fruit with red blush. The pear was developed through natural cross-pollination methods at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Ontario, Canada and is non-GMO.
When Is Happi Pear® Ready To Eat?
What makes this pear so enjoyable is that it can be eaten when its green or yellow, it’s up to you! A green Happi Pear® will be crisp and juicy, while a yellow one will be softer and very juicy. It you ask us, it tastes best sliced fresh on a charcuterie board or snack plate. However you enjoy Happi Pear®, it’s there to bring you happiness in life’s smile-filled moments.
How Do You Store It?
Happi Pear® will remain fresh (and happy) longer if kept in the refrigerator. If you are waiting for the pear to ripen from green to a cheery yellow, keep the fruit at room temperature.
Where Can You Buy Happi Pear®?
You’ll spot Happi Pear® by its cheerful purple packaging and fun balloon logo, because who doesn’t smile at balloons? Click below to see where you can find Happi Pear® near you!
Healthy Never Felt Happier
Delightfully Digestible
With both soluble and insoluble fiber, pears feed beneficial gut bacteria which promotes a healthy digestive system, and can also help lower cholesterol.
Boosts Body Defenses
The fiber and antioxidants in pears have been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, such as colon cancer.
Happi, Light, Fresh
Low in calories and high in water and fiber, pears can help reduce your total calorie intake if you eat one before meals. They keep you feeling full for longer, with each pear having about 100 calories.
Sweet & Balanced
Despite their natural sweetness, pears have a low glycemic index (GI). Fiber slows digestion and sugar absorption, reducing blood sugar spikes.
Positively Nutritious
Packed With:
- Vitamin C – Keeps the skin glowing and immunity strong!
- Vitamin K – Fights blood clotting & promotes healthy bones.
- Copper – Settles the nervous system while giving energy.
- Potassium – Keeps the heart & muscle functioning on all cylinders!
When can you buy Happi Pear®?
We start Happi Pear® harvest along with other pear varieties in September. Currently, its available from September through November.
Unique Bite
Biting into a Happi Pear® is like discovering a secret little burst of joy. Its unique crispness and satisfying texture go beyond what you’d expect from a pear, making each bite an uplifting experience.
Simple Moments
Happi Pear® isn’t your average pear. Crisp and cheerful, it’s perfect for curious fruit lovers and brightens life’s simplest moments, whether at your desk, after a workout, or anytime you need a little pick-me-up.
Where Pears Thrive
Happi Pear® comes from our pear orchards planted in the Wenatchee and Entiat River valleys where they thrive from nutrient-rich soils, fed only the best ingredients to create a sweet pear with a bright and zesty bite. With multiple days of sunshine and experienced growers helping Happi Pears® thrive, it’s no wonder it brings a smile to anyone’s day.
Modern Orchards
We grow Happi Pear® like apples, in modern, high-density plantings on trellis systems. Happi trees like to spread their limbs so we’ve given them the perfect set up to do so. This way of growing allows the fruit consistent exposure to sunlight, promoting a rich, buttery flavor.
For Ripeness & Flavor
Happi harvest begins anywhere from late August to early September, when the fruit is mature. From orchard to table, each Happi Pear® is carefully picked to ensure the sweetest, most satisfying snacking experience.
Where Gentle Hands & Tech Meet
Happi Pear® deserves the royal treatment, and that’s exactly what it gets! Our packing line is gentle and precise, with smooth handling, smart optical sorting, and careful hand-packing. Every pear is treated like the star of the orchard it truly is, crispy, cheerful, and ready to delight!
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“Happi Pear” and “The Fruit for Every Smile” are trademarks of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and are registered in the United States, Canada, and other countries for use in connection with fresh pears of the ‘HW624’ cultivar and are used under license.
