Non browning apples in Western Australia and waning foodservice confidence

The Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group continues to produce timely news and topics of discussion for the industry. Luis posts this about Enchanted Apple, a non-browning variety developed in Australia that should be on the market there in mere weeks. Unlike a variety developed using genetic engineering in Canada, this variety was developed using conventional methods. From the story:

“This exciting new variety has pure white flesh that naturally stays very white, even after several hours of exposure to air, unlike other apples which brown readily,” he said.Mr Chance said it addressed the age-old problem of apples going brown after they were cut and exposed to air.
“The resistance of Enchanted to oxidation makes it much more useful and attractive for industry, offering better value-adding possibilities and the opportunity to develop new products using fewer preservatives to expand the apple range,” he said.

TK: Western Australia has a winner, if indeed this apple can live up to its press billing. Another insightful post by Luis notes the NRA's Restaurant Performance Index is laggardly indeed.