Prevar Releases Apple Variety Prevar Ltd., a company that commercializes new apple and pear varieties from the HortResearch breeding program in New Zealand, has announced that Johnny Appleseed Holdings, Ltd., of New Zealand has acquired exclusive rights to a new variety for the New Zealand ­market and is planting large numbers of trees. The apple is a cross of Royal Gala and Braeburn. In a press release, John Paynter, managing director of Johnny Appleseed, described its appearance as bright yellow with a kiss of pink blush. According to Prevar, the apple has an elongated conical shape, a full sweet-acid flavor, […]