However, thanks to the development of a newer, still sweeter, and more tender pineapple, it appears there will be a resurgence in the pineapple industry as well, giving Kuanmiao a third flourishing industry besides bamboo and rattan.
嘉義園藝試驗所經過苦心研究，打出一張新王牌﹘ ﹘「台農四號」（釋迦鳳梨），它不但比「台農三號」甜度更高、保存期限更長，還可以直接用手剝著吃。這些優點讓我國又奪回部分外銷市場，也為關廟農家帶來另一個春天。