Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

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Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance. Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for ...

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Food-waste reduction company OneThird developed an infrared scanner, already being tested in Tesco stores, that reads ripeness levels to help shoppers pick the perfect fruit. Stacey Leasca is an award ...

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