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Kids' fruit scheme promotes pears
Horticulture Week
14 November 2008
Mr Fruitness, a Europe-wide scheme to encourage children to eat healthily, is focusing on pears.
"As the cold season draws in, peaches and nectarines are making way for pears to spend the next few months spearheading the awareness campaign," said a representative for the three-year Fruitness, Enjoy It! campaign. "Pears are rich in simple sugars, potassium and vitamin C, are an excellent source of fibre and have a high water content - essential for balancing the body's functions. They are...
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