HUSTIN FRUITS

Hustin Fruits is a family-run fruit grower based in Glons, in the Vallée du Geer, specializing in apples and pears. The company cultivates its orchards with a reasoned-agriculture approach and manages the full production chain in-house, from planting and pruning to harvesting, sorting, storage, grading, packing, and shipping. It serves both retail consumers and larger distribution channels. Alongside fresh fruit, Hustin also offers its own fruit juice range and sells directly through a 24/7 fruit dispenser in Glons, while also supplying supermarkets and other customers with products prepared and labeled to their requirements. Key Offerings Apples : Hustin grows 11 apple varieties, including Jonagold, Jonagored, Kanzi, Boskoop, Golden, Elstar, Cox's, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Delbard, Gala, and Primo. The apples are sold fresh and are available in different seasonal windows. Pears : The company cultivates 5 pear varieties: Conférence, Doyenné, Durondeau, Saint-Remy, and Beurré Hardy. These are offered as fresh seasonal fruit for retail and distribution customers. Fruit juices : Hustin produces a range of four juices: apple, apple-pear, apple-strawberry, and apple-cherry. The juices are offered in practical formats for direct sale and consumption. Direct fruit sales : The company sells apples and pears directly to consumers, including Saturday morning retail sales during the season and a 24/7 fruit dispenser in Glons. Distribution and packing services : Hustin prepares, packs, and labels its fruit according to customer specifications for supply to retail chains and other distribution partners. Core Values Reasoned agriculture : Hustin emphasizes natural and ecological methods as part of a reasoned-agriculture approach. The goal is to produce quality fruit while respecting the orchard and the product. Local and seasonal produce : The company highlights fruit that is local, fresh, healthy, tasty, and seasonal. Its assortment and sales channels are built around Belgian-grown produce and seasonal availability. Care and craftsmanship : Hustin presents its work as a matter of know-how and careful handling at every stage. The company stresses respect for the fruit from orchard to packing and shipment. Quality standards : Hustin is certified GlobalG.A.P., reflecting its commitment to recognized good agricultural practices. Unique Aspects Full in-house control of the chain : Hustin manages the entire production process internally, from orchard work to storage, grading, packing, and shipping. This gives it tight control over quality and freshness. 24/7 fruit dispenser in Glons : The company operates a self-service fruit and juice dispenser open day and night, seven days a week. It is positioned as a convenient local outlet and was described by the company as one of the pioneers of fruit vending in Wallonia. Family business with long roots : The business dates back to 1960, and Philippe Hustin took over the farm in 1989 after working with his uncle for more than ten years. The company has grown from 15 to 40 hectares over time. Own juice range with local sourcing : Hustin’s juices combine fruit from its own orchards with strawberries and cherries sourced from another local producer, aligning the product line with its local-produce positioning. Multiple sales channels : The company serves both supermarkets and private consumers, combining direct farm sales, a fruit dispenser, and distribution to retail chains.