Now in Season Australia

A congenial social affair in the best Australian way it was in Sofitel Hotel with the launch of  'Now in Season Australia' promoting Quality, Safe and Healthy fruits grown in Australia and would be available from April until May in supermarkets and grocery stores in Rustan’s, Shopwise, S&R and Robinsons.

December to February are summer months in Australia so Christmas is a warm summer there and yes there is no white Christmas. And the following months are great season for fresh produce harvest of summer fruits.

John Moore, CEO of Summerfruit Australia; Anthony Weymouth, senior trade commissioner of Austrade Manila;Olivia Tait, market development manager of Apple & Pear Australia Ltd.;Jeffrey Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association;

Daily meals in most Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and China wouldn't be complete without fruit platter or atleast servings of fresh fruits for dessert. No wonder, their skins are so smooth and clear. Eating plenty of fruits and having it as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. Plus it gives a clear complexion and glowing skin. But based from my observation, most Filipinos in this modern era eat more meat and less fruit. Many Filipino mothers bewail their children's difficult fruit and vegetable eating behavior. Promotional campaigns like Now in Season Australia gives an active role in reminding the public about the benefits of keeping a balanced diet and active lifestyle.

Such picturesque view at Sofitel Harbour Garden

Chef Tim Hollands, the owner and head of HF promotions and Tim Hollands Catering was present at the event and did an engaging cooking demonstration using summer fruits as main ingredients. His style and recipes would change the way we eat, giving a twist and healthy turn to our daily diet.

He prepared French toast battered with special mix of egg, topped with generous amount of ricotta, and caramelized pear nectarines 

Easy to prepare with artistry for breakfast or any time of the day

A different twist to quesadilla, stuffed with  slice of apples, pears and bananas, and  mascarpone sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and garnished with black grapes.

This would be awesome for dessert

Recipes

Pear recipes: http://apal.org.au/consumers/apple-and-pear-recipes/

Stonefruit recipes: http://www.summerfruit.com.au/Domestic/Recipes.aspx

Grapes recipes: http://www.australiangrapes.com.au/consumers/recipes

Dinner by the bay

A picture with Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, Bill Tweddell

A lovely sunset it was indeed

Cocktail night of networking and chumming with naturally loquacious candid and affable Australians

Fresh fruits

Australia has 3 recognized pest free areas, namely Tasmania, South Australia Riverland and the Greater Sunraysia area of North Western Victoria. Strict regulations by the Australian Governement Biosecurity Department ensure that no pest and disease of concerns are either exported from/to Australia.

Summerfruit Australia Limited (SAL) is the industry voice for the betterment of Summerfruit production for fresh apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums. It represents the interests of The summerfruit industry on a national and international basis. It is the body recognized as the peak industry body for growers of Summer Stonefruit and has the responsibility for the management of the industry Marketing and R&D levy expenditure.

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) is the Peak Industry Representative Body for the Australian table grape industry. The ATGA is a non-profit, organisation representing the interests of Australian table grape growers, processors and marketers.

Apple and Pear Austalia Ltd (APAL) represents and supports Australian apple and pear growers. It helps to develop international markets for their produce by supporting fruit importers.


LINKS

Industry Associations

Summerfruit Australia: http://www.summerfruit.com.au

Australian Table Grapes Association: http://www.australiangrapes.com.au

Apple and Pear Austalia Ltd: http://apal.org.au