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PIQA Red Pear: Revolutionizing the Pear Industry
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New Zealands PIQA Red Pear: A Game-Changer in the Pear Industry
The PIQA Red Pear, a new variety bred for crispness and longevity, is making waves in the international market, fetching around seven dollars per fruit. This red-skinned, European-shaped pear with Asian pear flesh and tropical flavor is a result of a twenty-year collaboration between Prevar and the Bioeconomy Science Institute. With nearly 180,000 trees across New Zealand, this years harvest of 1.6 million kilograms marks a significant step for the pear industry. Growers like Nick Bednarek are reaping the benefits, with their orchards first commercial export. Prevar aims to make PIQA Red a global brand, challenging the perception of pears as unreliable. Half of this seasons harvest is headed overseas, while the other half is available in New Zealand supermarkets.
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