date:Oct 09, 2012
Falstaff Pear, a new variety of red pear, has won the main prize at Macfrut 2012, the international exhibition of the fruit and vegetable sector held in Cesena, Italy, from 26 to 28 September.
This variety is similar in shape to the Abate Fetel but has a spicier taste, with vanilla and cinnamon flavour.
The award was given to Walther Faedi, from the Unit di ricerca per la frutticoltura (Fruit research unit) of the CRA (Agricultural research and investigation centre) of Forl, Italy.
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