Imperials are the most popular mandarin variety because they are the first to be harvested each season. This yellow-orange mandarin is available through autumn and winter and is easier to peel and contain less seeds than most varieties. Imperials are one of a handful of popular citrus varieties that originated in Australia, being first recognised in Sydney in 1890.

With one of Australia’s favourite citrus fruits, the Aussie mandarin, back in season what better way to celebrate than with an Australian mandarin champagne cocktail.

Mandarins originated from southern China and were named after the Chinese officials of the Imperial court the “Mandarins” who used the fruit for various medicinal purposes. There are more than 10 varieties of Australian grown mandarins

One of Australia’s favourite fruits, the Aussie grown mandarin, is back in season this April till October. Citrus Australia offers comsumers some very useful tips when buying and storing the fruit

Ever wondered how some of the world’s most popular foods came to be? By accident!

The liquorice plant is a legume native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It grows all year round to a height of about 1 metre. Its flowers are purple to pale whitish blue and its fruit is a 2-3cm oblong pod containing several seeds.

Christmas in Australia is wonderful with its gorgeous weather. The sun is shining; the surf is up and there is a happy, fun and excited vibe in the warm summer air.

With the demand for organically produced food increasing, scientists are reporting new evidence that organically grown onions, carrots, and potatoes generally do not have higher levels of healthful antioxidants and related substances than vegetables grown with traditional fertilizers and pesticides. Their study appears in ACS’ bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

“Beautiful, plump and juicy red papaya and yellow papaws are in season now,“ says Australian chef and red papaya and yellow papaw ambassador, Jared Ingersoll. “Fruit is bursting with flavour, perfect to take home and enjoy. Savour red papaya and yellow papaw sliced, drizzled with lime juice or with your favourite breakfast cereal or salad.”