Reid Fruits specialises in growing and exporting premium quality cherries and apples to some of the world's most discerning customers.

Reid Fruits orchards are situated on the fertile alluvial soils adjacent to the River Derwent 40 kilometres from Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania. The property named 'Redlands Orchard' covers some 700 acres with 4 kilometres of frontage onto the river.

The River Derwent rises in the central highland lakes district of Tasmania and is fed by several pristine tributaries that flow from Tasmania's Southwest National Park and World Heritage Area.   During the summer months the crystal clear water from the river supplements the natural rainfall to Reid Fruits orchards.

The entire cherry orchard is covered by permanently erected netting to protect the fruit from the abundant native wildlife and farm management is tuned to work in harmony with the natural environment.

Japanese Cherries

Cherry varieties produced by Reid Fruits have been selected to take advantage of Tasmania's southern hemisphere seasonality and to fill niche marketing opportunities within Australia and around the world. As an example, Reid Fruits is very honoured having been granted the right to produce select varieties of delicate white fleshed Japanese cherries for export back into the Japanese market during the local industry's off-season.

This important part of the Reid Fruits business has been made possible due to support and cooperation from a number of experienced Japanese cherry growers and marketers along with a formalised agreement between Reid Fruits and the Yamagata Prefecture Government. Reid Fruits can now supply these very special cherries to premium world markets during December and January.

Dark Cherries

Reid Fruits also specialises in late variety dark fleshed cherries to fill a gap in world supply from mid-January through to early March.   A large, firm, dark red cherry with high brix, a green stem and tight skin is recognised as the market requirement. Reid Fruits produces several varieties of cool climate dark cherries in a size range from 26 mm diameter through to 30 mm+. The cherries are packed in 2 and 5 kilogram cartons for sale within Australia and for export to international destinations.

Apples

Tasmania's long cool growing season produces the world's best naturally coloured apples with a rich flavour and crunchy texture. With 150 years experience in apple production, Reid Fruits produces some of the best apples in the world. Harvesting begins in March and apples are available right through to November.

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