Top locally grown produce hit the supermarket shelves

LOCAL TOP PRODUCE... Freshmax National general manager William Snell with Pomona Valley general manager Rocky Varapodio. Photo: Supplied
LOCAL TOP PRODUCE... Freshmax National general manager William Snell with Pomona Valley general manager Rocky Varapodio. Photo: Supplied
LOCAL TOP PRODUCE... Freshmax National general manager William Snell with Pomona Valley general manager Rocky Varapodio. Photo: Supplied
LOCAL TOP PRODUCE… Freshmax National general manager William Snell with Pomona Valley general manager Rocky Varapodio. Photo: Supplied

Did you know that Freshmax’s IP brands Modi® Apples, Piqa®Boo® Pears and Honey Belle™ Pears are grown right here in the Goulburn Valley orchards and these locally grown apple and pear varieties are well worth trying.  

Originally bred in Italy and named after the famed sculptor Amadeo Modigliani, Modi is a bright red apple with superb eating quality and long shelf-life capability. Medium sized with rich, red skin, Modi® Apples are super Crunchy, Sweet and Juicy. It’s impeccable taste is sure to give a natural boost to your day – whether they’re packing a flavoursome punch in your lunchbox, or helping you get creative in the kitchen. They are grown in Goulburn Valley and only available at Coles from March- September. 

Piqa®Boo® Pears are a stunning red/orange pear that delivers both on looks and taste. Impeccably juicy and crispy, Piqa®Boo® is a stunning red pear with a brilliant white crisp flesh, amazing juiciness. Perfect to enjoy as a snack or a great pairing on your charcuterie board, Piqa®Boo® pears are available at selected independent retailers from April- May.  

Honey Belle™ Pears are a deliciously sweet early season pear exclusively grown in Goulburn Valley, Victoria. Best eaten while crisp and crunchy, it is ready to eat from the moment it is picked. It has a distinctive green colour with a vibrant red blush and is the crunchiest off- the- tree pear available in the market. It is ideal for school lunchboxes or as a flavour bomb in your salads and desserts. Only available at Coles and instore for a limited time from March- April.