Millions of children have never heard of fruits such as cranberries, satsumas, or apricots. The study of 750 children, aged six to 12, also revealed more than a quarter don't know where bananas grow, and 23 per cent had no idea potatoes came out of the ground.
Only nine per cent correctly identified pineapples grow at the centre of its own plant, with 49 per cent believing they grow on trees. The research also revealed a lack of agricultural knowledge in pre-teens, with 24 per cent believing some fruit and vegetables come from animals, or even the sea.
Only four in 10 know of apricots, while just 40 per cent of youngsters are aware of satsumas, and only 35 per cent have heard of nectarines. The research was commissioned by Robinsons, to mark the launch of 'The Big Fruit Hunt' game: an Augmented Reality experience that challenges players to collect virtual fruit from their surroundings and enter a prize draw to win prizes.
