City of Ryde Granny Smith Festival
As the City of Ryde bursts into colour and community spirit for the annual Granny Smith…
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Climate-affected fruit and vegies bring new tastes and textures
Changes in our climate and weather are affecting our food plants. We’ve all seen the ‘ugly’…
Durian: The king of all fruits despite it’s unique odour
According to an article published by CNBC, Durian has grown by 400% in the international market…
How do I keep my fruit and veggies fresh for longer?
We hear a lot about keeping our meat and dairy fresh and food-safe, but what about…
Find A Farmer
Australian farmers growing fruit and vegetables are having to plough in crops in response to market…
Rural Connection: Rebuilding Australia’s Harvest Worker Industry
Spring has sprung and for many of us, that means life is blooming. But for farmers,…
Rural Connection: Lab Cultured Aussie Avo Boom
How do you take your avocado? Smashed, sliced, diced, blended or baked? The not-so humble avo…
Sony’s patent application that could turn a banana into a PlayStation ...
Have you ever looked in your fruit bowl at home and thought, I really wish I…
Strawberry Copycat Crimes
Customers in Queensland, NSW and Victoria were urged to throw away all of their strawberries after…
Scientists have discovered how to extend the shelf life of our favouri...
Imagine, a low-energy, chemical-free process that can zap fresh produce, killing mould and preserving its shelf…
Arts & Graft: The Splendor of the Fruit Salad Tree
What comes to mind when you think of a fruit salad? A disappointing array of limb…