Shepard Avocados
How to Tell the Difference Between Hass and Shepard Avocados Avocados are a popular, versatile fruit, but with several varieties available, it can be tricky to know which one to choose. The Hass and Shepard avocados are two of the most common varieties, each offering unique characteristics. Skin Colour: One of the most noticeable differences […]
Kangaroo Grass: Nurturing Australia’s Land
In Australia’s vast and diverse landscapes, where unique flora and fauna thrive, one grass species stands out for its ecological importance, cultural significance, and remarkable adaptability. Kangaroo Grass! Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra) is a native grass once harvested by Indigenous people but is these days often overlooked as a roadside weed. However, don’t be fooled. […]
Innovating Agriculture: Fresh Approaches to Farming Produce
Innovative techniques and practices are employed in fruit and vegetable farming to improve efficiency, maximise yields, enhance quality, and promote sustainable agriculture. Innovation has always been a driving force behind the progress of agriculture, enabling us to feed an ever-growing global population. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), states that Australian agricultural innovation […]
Sky-High Harvest: The Benefits of Rooftop Gardens
Picture this, you’re on your lunch break at work and take the lift to the top floor and emerge into a beautiful green oasis. It doesn’t sound too shabby now, does it?! Not only is a rooftop garden a beautiful place to enjoy your lunch but being surrounded by and exposed to nature is hugely […]
The Global Seed Vault: Our Foods Insurance Policy
Tucked away in the depths of a snowy mountain in Svalbard lies a vault that holds the key to our future food systems. The remote fortress holds millions of seeds from across the world. More than 930,000 varieties of food crops are held in the Global Seed Vault (Duggan, 2023). Think of it like a […]
Fruit and Vegetable Warehouse Sets New Benchmark
Following the merger of well-known and successful fruit and vegetable wholesale brands Suncoast Fresh and Fruitlink, a new facility has been built to house fresh produce and gourmet goods, acting as the mega hub for their distribution across South East Queensland and New South Wales. The benefits of the Green Endeavour H1 Warehouse Facility: The modern state-of-the […]
What’s the Cost of Eating Out of Season?
Have you ever wondered why buying oranges in summer costs an arm and a leg? Well, it’s because they’re out of season and most likely imported. However, courtesy of our hardworking farmers, just about every fruit or vegetable is always at our fingertips. This is partially due to the geographic diversity of Australia and the […]
10 Easy Tips to Reduce Food Waste in the Kitchen
Us Aussies love our food! Whether it’s a Parmi at a pub on a hot summer’s day or some tasty seafood at Christmas, we love it all. So, how can we waste 7.6 million tonnes of it each year (FIAL, 2020)? Especially when 70% of it is perfectly edible (FIAL, 2020). Excessive food waste harms […]
Is Germany’s Waste Management Strategy the New Future?
Waste management and recycling play a vital role in reducing global warming and the effects of climate change. Recycling materials so they can be reused and repurposed minimises the need for extra raw materials and keeps waste out of landfills, reducing the number of greenhouse gases produced. A vicious cycle is created when waste is […]
Are Aussies Eating Enough Fruit and Veg?
Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstones of any good diet. They are jam-packed with vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals that help protect our bodies from diseases such as cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. So why are only 6.1% of adults eating the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables? (National Health Survey, 2020-2021) It’s often […]