The citrus summer (counter) season is in full swing. Southern Hemisphere citrus is on the move. Australia exports mandarins, Navel and blood oranges too. Australian blood oranges are widely available in the USA and Canada throughout the months of September, October and November. The main variety is Moro and new from Australia is the Ippolito variety.
The Moro, also known as the Arnold, has been a long-time favourite with consumers in North America. Its eye-catching deep red flesh has makes them ideal for desserts, salads and cocktails. The high level of antioxidants unique to the Blood Orange has made them incredibly popular to be consumed fresh or blended in a juice. The Moro variety is already available in over 3000 stores in US and growing
Daniel Newport, Head of International Sales at Pinnacle Fresh, says "Our Dracula Blood Orange brand has been a successful vehicle to drive demand. Our artwork's vibrant colours catch the consumer's eye and allows us to have fun during the Halloween celebrations but still provide healthy eating options".
A new variety for Australia is the Ippolito blood orange, originally from Sicily in Italy. The Ippolito also have a nice red flesh & aligns with consumer trend for healthy products. How it differs is with its attractive smooth skin & vibrant color. It is also known to be widely sweeter than the Moro making it an even more suitable option to juice or eat fresh to get your antioxidants and Vitamin C intake.
Maria Nelmes, GM at Eternal Fresh says "Customers love the exquisite Ippolito blood oranges for their irresistibly sweet flavour, vibrant blood-red flesh, and blush-coloured skin"
Australia has strong credentials in producing world-class citrus in the highest biosecurity framework and focus on sustainability and minimizing impact on the environment means that you can source the best blood oranges from the Southern Hemisphere.
For more information:
Bernadette Archibald
Austrade, San Francisco
Tel: +1 628 202 2459
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