Core values: the Austrian scheme bringing forgotten apple varieties back to life

Spar pilot scheme will test whether heirloom fruit can thrive in today’s commercial and environmental conditions Only about 10 of the 2,000 types of apples growing in Austria can be found in supermarkets among the polished, pristine fruit usually on display – a sad ratio according to fans of historic varieties being primed for a comeback.One of the country’s biggest retail chains has embarked on a pilot rollout of unusual and long-forgotten apples enjoyed in previous centuries,