NOW! In Season & 4 Things About Australian Fruits

NOW! In Season Australian Cherries and Summer Stone Fruits Now Available At Major Retails Outlets

Hey we love fruits, the more the merrier. NOW! In Season we can look forward to more premium quality, healthy, safe and fresh Australian Cherries and Summer Stone Fruits at selected major grocers in Malaysia. Cherries and summer stone fruits such as plums, nectarines, apricots and peaches are available from now until March. Table grapes come will be available from March to May, and citrus fruits such as oranges are available from August to October. Australian vegetables are available throughout the year due to Australia wide production.

NOW! In Season & 4 Things About Australian Fruits

Do you know that Malaysia imported A$5.3million (RM71.3 million) or 871 tonnes of Australian fruits in 2015. Over the last five years, between 2011 and 2015, the value and quantity of imported Australian fruits each grew by approximately 30 percent per annum. This is a clear demonstration of the high demand for top quality Australian produce in a very competitive market. 

NOW! In Season launch at Breakfast Theives, APW Bangsar
Fom left: Daphne Iking; Chef Brandon Chin; Her Excellency Dr Angela Macdonald, Acting Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia; Brett Stevens, Commissioner to South East Asia, Government Of Victoria

Australia’s quality soil, continual supply of clean water, strict food safety regulations and innovative farm practices. These factors, amongst others, are its horticulture industry’s marks of distinction. 

The 4 things about Australian fruits and vegetables 

1. safe to consume

2. healthy

3. fresh 

4. premium quality

Chef Chef Brandon Chin, from Breakfast Thieves, Fitzroy Melbourne cooking demo

During the launch event, we also picked-up some healthy tips from Daphne Iking, the celebrity fitness-beauty-health mum. Plus Chef Chef Brandon Chin, from Breakfast Thieves, Fitzroy Melbourne also demo and whipped up two dishes using the Summer Stone Fruits, such as Lamb Rissoles with Charred Peach and Coconut Chia Pudding with Apricots and Cherries. Both are mouth-watering and great to serve up at dinner parties and make you look like a star.

Lamb Rissoles with Charred Peach

Of course, we had the chance to try out fresh fruits and dishes cooked with these Australian Cherries, nectarines, apricots and peaches. You can get these two recipes from NOW! In Season Malaysia Facebook page.

Coconut Chia Pudding with Apricots and Cherries

I love all these premium quality Australian Summer Fruits, they are so fresh, juicy, sweet, safe and healthy. Especially the cherries because it’s one of the superfruit, load with anti-oxidant and nutrients. Alright! stay tune for my easy and healthy recipes coming up soon incorporating these Australian Cherries and Summer Stone Fruits.

NOW! In Season, Australian Cherries and Summer Stone Fruits in Malaysia

NOW! In Season is a global campaign by the Victorian State Government, Australian Government and Horticulture Innovation Australia. Throughout the year, they will educate consumers on the seasonality of the commodities, health and nutritional benefits of Australian produce as well as how to select and store the seasonal commodities.

The premium Australian Cherries and Summer Stone Fruits are now available at Village Grocer, Jaya Grocer, Aeon, and Isetan Kuala Lumpur. 

For more information about NOW! In Season Australian Cherries and Summer Stone Fruits in Malaysia, please visit NOW! In Season Malaysia Facebook and Instagram