Bred over four decades ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in Harrow, Ontario and transferred to Vineland, the Happi Pear is about to enter the consumer pear market thanks to a global collaboration with Stemilt Growers LLC (Stemilt) and Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®). “The Happi Pear® is a product of AAFC’s breeding program and Vineland’s multi-disciplinary horticultural innovation and commercialization process. The Happi Pear is about to enter the consumer pear market. “Happi Pear has a bright future,” says West Mathison, president, Stemilt. For more information:Dr. Amy BowenVineland Research and Innovation CentreAmy.bowen@vinelandresearch.comDiana HusonVineland Research and Innovation Centrediana.huson@vinelandresearch.comhttps://www.vinelandresearch.com/Rob BlakeyStemiltrob.blakey@stemilt.comhttps://www.stemilt.com/Dr. Gavin PorterAIGNgavinporter@anfic.com.auhttps://aign.org/
