Feijoas are native to Southern Brazil but are well-loved in New Zealand and common in many gardens. In March, Matt Low and Melissa Burleigh-Low will introduce the unique taste of New Zealand’s favourite fruit to the world at Womad in New Plymouth’s Brooklands Park. The couple took over a 4-ha piece of land in North Taranaki with the established orchard on it in 2012. Over time, they have developed it into Kahu Glen Farm.
The opportunity of introducing the fruit came after answering a call-out by Venture Taranaki for food producers to showcase in a Taste of Taranaki pop-up at the festival. They are one of 12 local producers who will showcase their products at the festival, which has become increasingly well known for its food as much as its music.
Source: stuff.co.nz