A berry good Australian summer

Things are looking berry good for the Australian summer, and is the fresh taste of hand-picked Aussie raspberries and blackberries.

Australian berries are now in season from December right up to Easter, but getting these gorgeous berries to your table involves a long and intricate process, says berry grower, Phil Rowe.

"The long process of growing Australian raspberries and blackberries starts in late autumn or early winter depending on the region. We then nurture them until they are just ripe and ready to hand pick. Due to their delicacy, we don't use machines to pick the fruit. It's an intensive process," says Rowe.

According to Rowe, it's this nurturing and individual hand-picking that allows the berries to best display their fine flavour.

"All love and care is taken to bring fresh Aussie raspberries and blackberries to consumers" tables, which means that even if they may be higher in price than the frozen variety you find in supermarkets, the taste and aroma are unsurpassed. You can also eat them as soon as you leave the store," says Rowe.

Fresh is best, in more ways than one. Raspberries and blackberries are low in calories, high in dietary fibre and enriched with vitamin C.

And what fruit salad wouldn't be complete without the taste of raspberries and blackberries to cut through the sweetness of the cream or ice-cream? Rowe also suggests using Australian fresh raspberries and blackberries to make a healthy alternative to ice-cream.

"Adding fresh berries to natural yogurt and then freezing it makes a simple and healthy dessert ideal for children and adults alike," he says. More details about rasbperries and blackberries......

Try this recipe: Raspberry, Blackberry and Yogurt Jelly Cups

The next time you're looking for a healthy and fresh snack for yourself or the family, think Australian fresh berries; "hand-picked just for you," adds Rowe.

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