A Perfect Pear

A Perfect Pear Susan Knapp's love affair with pears began in the mid-80's in Lake County, California, the 2nd largest supplier of premium fresh Bartlett pears in the country. It was there that she traded her vegetables with a local pear farmer and began making her famous Cinnamon Pear Jelly for friends and family at Holiday time.

Her fans were disappointed one year when Susan abandoned the pears to help her mother cope with breast cancer. However, their enthusiasm for her product sparked an idea in Susan. She realized that she could turn her passion for cooking and love of pears into a business, creating quality food products that would assist the home cook in preparing healthy, delicious meals with minimal time and effort. With an entrepreneurial spirit, some family recipes, and an appreciation for quality foods she began researching the gourmet food business.

In early 1998 she attended the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco and identified that there was a market opportunity for pear products. Later that year, she took four of her creations to the California State Fair in Sacramento and won First and Second Place awards for all four products. The public loved her creations! She retired from her executive position in the business world in 2003 to devote her full attentions to growing her venture.

In the past eight years, the company has grown considerably with new products, many of which have won awards in various competitions around the country. It's no surprise that these products from the tiny city of Napa, CA, have gained popularity across the nation and in the international market. Napa Valley carries a positive image for products associated with the region, with an emphasis on natural and healthy lifestyles. The success of A Perfect Pear from Napa Valley reflects this growing trend.

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