ArtisanFM

Search artisans & products

Search for artisans, products, or regions across all farmers markets

Back to Artisans
Commercial building with terracotta roof, 'Cellpower' sign, and two white cars parked on asphalt.
Established · 13 signalsgrower

Pernel (Pernel Fruitworld)

Pernel Fruitworld's story is deeply intertwined with the Mardon family, who have been orchardists for over a century. Pernel Fruitworld, a multi-generational Hawke's Bay orchard established in 1936, offers over 85 varieties of fresh, tree-ripened pip and stone fruit

“Pernel Fruitworld is renowned for its diverse range of fresh, tree-ripened pip fruit and stone fruit.” · “Licensed Café (Pernel Kitchen):** The on-site café is a significant draw, offering fresh, seasonal Kiwi food for breakfast, lunch, morning, and afternoon tea.”

Multi-GenerationalAuthentic SourcingArtisan QualityStory RichOriginal SourceOperator PassionTradition PreservedPersonal ConnectionMoment of CareCommunity tractionCraft ObsessionHidden DiscoveryEmerging momentum

Their Story

Pernel Fruitworld's story is deeply intertwined with the Mardon family, who have been orchardists for over a century. The original orchard land was purchased by Iain Mardon's grandparents in 1912, starting with a few fruit trees on 10 acres. Percy and Nell Mardon officially opened Pernel in 1936.…

What They Make

  • Fresh Fruit: Diverse range of fresh, tree-ripened pip fruit and stone fruit, including a wide variety of apples (e.g., Pink Lady, June Lady, Spring Lady, Elegant Lady), pears, peaches (e.g., "white lady peach"), and plums. Over 85 to 110 different fruit varieties grown seasonally.
  • Real Fruit Ice Creams & Frozen Yogurt: Available at their Fresh Produce Shop and Pernel Kitchen.
  • Café Food: Fresh, seasonal Kiwi food, including breakfast, lunch, morning, and afternoon tea, served at their licensed Pernel Kitchen café.
  • Gift Shop Items: Unique gifts and New Zealand souvenirs.

More from Pernel (Pernel Fruitworld)

Guided "apple wagon" orchard toursAnimal feeding (part of orchard tours)Licensed Pernel Kitchen café (also caters for private functions and out-catering)Gift shopIndustry museumFruit tasting (part of orchard tours)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market

Hawke's Bay·Sun 8:30-12:30

Physical Store: On-site Fresh Produce Shop at the orchard location. Farmers' Markets: Napier Farmers' Market (Saturdays) and Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market (Sundays).

Connect