Naming of new fruit goes pear-shaped

A FRUIT so new it is yet to be named, but described as a pear disguised as an apple, is to go on sale in the UK next week.

Marks & Spencer says the fruit – dubbed a “papple” – looks and tastes like an apple but has the skin and texture of a pear, and is a member of the pear family.

It is being referred to as T109 until its official name is decided, a spokeswoman said.