Gloriously tasty British apples and pears
Taking a bite into a crisp apple or sweet, juicy pear is an everyday pleasure we can all enjoy. And we have dozens of delicious British apple and pear varieties for you to try.
We'll have 52 delectable varieties of British apples and 10 types of irresistible British pears for you to try over the season (October-May) - that's more than any other supermarket.
No.1 for British apples and pears
Did you know Sainsbury's is officially the no.1 supermarket for British apples and pears, according to independent figures? Here's why:
- During the British season we sell 260 million delicious home-grown apples and pears.
- We've sold 13,000 tonnes more British apples and pears than any other retailer since 2008.
- We're Bramley Retailer of the Year, and the only supermarket to stock apples descended from the original Bramley apple.
- Our Best of British apple bag contains four apples selected from 45 different varieties - including new and Heritage varieties.
- We work closely with our growers to protect the environment, using the minimal amount of resources such as water and fossil fuels.
Our Concept Orchards
Britain's traditional apple and pear orchards have dwindled in recent years. That's why we launched our pioneering Concept Orchards in 2006. We now have four orchards in Kent, where new growing methods and varieties are trialled, giving British apple and pear production a much-needed boost.
Time to try
With the British apple season in full swing, now's the best time to tuck into your favourite varieties. Download our free guide to the best apples to enjoy throughout the season - it's full of fun tasting notes, top tips and more.
Meet our apple & pear grower
Clive Goatham enjoys every aspect of running his Kent orchards. After taking over his father’s business, Clive now runs 15 farms and supplies us with three pear and 11 apple varieties, including a new, exclusive apple variety.
Apples & pears by numbers
