Matt Ecker foresees sunny future for the Happi pear

27/10/2025 11 min
Matt Ecker foresees sunny future for the Happi pear

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Episode Synopsis

A new pear variety will be entering the marketplace in 2026, thanks to a years-long breeding effort by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Vineland Growers’ Cooperative is licensed to sell the Happi pear which has a red blush and a sweet and tangy taste. Matt Ecker, vice president of sales, reports that the cooperative is expanding its controlled atmosphere storage space at Virgil, Ontario.