People are increasingly looking for convenience and simplicity in their lives and fresh produce is no exception.<br />Small, seedless and easy-to-eat fruits are what Korean consumers have been after.<br />Park Se-young has more.<br />For the past four years, this grape farm has been growing a different species of grapes and has had great success with it.<br />Seedless and very sweet, Shine Muscat are green grapes that you can eat without peeling.<br />A carefully wrapped bunch costs around 12 to 17 U.S. dollars, …which is six times the price of the grapes the farm previously grew.<br />"The consumer response has been really good and we've been reaping profits many times larger than with the previous species of grapes."<br />The newly bred Ruby S Apple, or mini apple, is a bit bigger than a ping-pong ball.<br />And the delicious tennis-ball sized Whangkeumbae pear can be eaten without peeling.<br />From apple watermelons to mini cabbages and mini paprikas, downsized fresh produce is popular among small families.<br />"By eating fruits without peeling them, you can consume healthy compounds like polyphenols. This is an easy way to consume more functional materials from fruits."<br />The newly bred fruits and vegetables are expected to continue satisfying the needs of consumers while increasing farm profits.<br />Park Se-young, Arirang News.<br />
