date:Apr 14, 2014
New Zealands Feijoa season, lasting from mid March until June, is now in full swing. Local appetite for the delicious fruit is strong, and international interest is increasing in countries as close as Australia and as far as USA, Europe and Japan.
Native to the cool subtropical and tropical highlands of South America, the Feijoa was introduced to New Zealand in the 1920s. The perfect climate and abundant bird life (required for pollination) have made the Feijoa one of the most popular New Zeal