A new kind of apple with pinky-red flesh and a berry-like taste has been created in New Zealand. The fruit, called the FIZZ apple, was developed by a company named Prevar in Havelock North. This season, small batches of the apple will be sent to important markets around the world.
FIZZ apples are special because of their bright colour on the inside and their bold, fizzy flavour, which reminds people of berries. Josh Parlane, head of Snazzy Fruit, believes the apple has strong potential in premium stores worldwide.
The apples were made as part of a breeding program run by Plant and Food Research. FIZZ is the first apple of its kind to be developed in New Zealand.
Some trees have already been planted to grow more FIZZ apples for future supermarket sales. The new apple joins other popular fruits developed by Prevar, such as Rockit, Joli, Dazzle, and Sassy apples, as well as PIQA pears.
Snazzy Fruit has been given exclusive rights to grow and sell the FIZZ apple. That means only they can produce and sell this colourful new fruit.
