RJ Flowers is a family-owned pear orchard on Twyford Road in Twyford, Hastings, run by third-generation orchardists. The business says it is one of the largest suppliers of pears to the domestic market in New Zealand, and it has more young plantings coming into production. Its most preferred varieties are Packhams, Beurre Bosc and Winter Nelis. The fruit is grown and packed on the family's own orchard, with a documented quality system that traces fruit from orchard to market and sets out recall procedures. The business says it applies registered plant protection products, follows an integrated fruit production programme, and works to conserve wildlife and biodiversity on the orchard. Its pears are sold as Hawke's Bay pears, and the business welcomes contact from people who enjoy its fruit. Our pick in Twyford for a pear grown and packed by the family that grows it.