Festive Season Favourites
Trends for 2018 show that consumers are investing in creative produce ideas.
This festive season try elegant fruit baskets filled with seasonal produce such as cherries and mangoes topped with a festive ribbon.
As Queensland’s growing regions heat up, we’re seeing all Summer produce coming into action. It’s going to be a bumper cherry season! Sweet, juicy and well-priced! Mangoes are also plentiful. Tips for the best mango storage include:
- If you find your mangoes are not quite ripe enough, store them at room temperature between 18 -22°C and out of the sun for a few days until the fruit ripens.
- Mangoes should not be refrigerated until they are ripe.
- Fully ripe mangoes can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Never store mangoes in plastic bags – they need air!
The golden glow and ruby red of Aussie nectarines, apricots, peaches and plums are in abundance and provide beautiful festive season table displays in silver or crystal glass bowls. For a festive table delight try a recipe of Grilled Nectarines with Honey-Orange Ricotta, Whipped Cream and Toasted Almonds.
Convenience also remains high on the priority list and it’s essential that retailers stay at the forefront of consumer trends.
Produce that is ‘snackable’ is also making traction and proving popular. This ‘bite-sized’ food trend is growing more widespread with ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable options.