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Article: Apples and pears
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- New Straits Times
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- April 29, 2001
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Tan Bee Hong
New Straits Times
04-29-2001
Apples and pears
Byline: Tan Bee Hong
Edition: New Sunday Times - Style; 2*
Section: Food
Memo: (STF) - While apples and pears are delicious eaten on their own, Tan Bee Hong finds that they are just as good when cooked.
MAY marks the start of the Australian apples and pears season. Though strictly speaking, different varieties of these two fruits from Down Under are available throughout the year.
Moreover, advancements in fruit technology like Controlled Atmosphere Systems, have led to increased storage life.
Australian apples and pears are exported under the Australia Fresh label to key markets like Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, ...