What’s more satisfying than cutting into a ripe avocado that is going to perfectly top your toast, mash into a glorious guacamole or be diced into a to-die-for summer salad?
Hallelujah! Peculiar Picks Adorable Avocado season is here!
If you’re new to the Peculiar Picks story – Foodland introduced this innovative range in 2023 with the concept to support local Aussie farmers. This whole crop strategy sees customers across our network able to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables with a slightly quirky exterior but delicious interior all at a great price. The added bonus? Peculiar Picks ensures our team is doing our bit to reduce food waste – so everybody wins!
Now we all know that summer is synonymous with BBQ’s with family and friends, relaxing holidays and an abundance of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Classic prawn cocktails, Mexican feasts on balmy summer nights, chocolate avocado mousse, everyone’s favourite – smashed avocado on toast or simply enjoyed as nature intended them to be eaten! Foodland Peculiar Picks Adorable Avocados are the real hero for each of these family friendly meals.
The variety that you’ll see most often in our Peculiar Picks range? Hass, Hass and more Hass.
Foodland’s Fresh Manager James Zervas said “The flavour and texture of the Hass avocado are always a winner. However, there is a still a small window of the season that only Australian Shepards are available. We pack quality produce into this range, that might be a little bigger or smaller, or the skin may have a blemish on it.”
The Peculiar Picks Adorable Avocado range supports several farmers from across Australia. As a priority, Foodland Supermarkets sources fruit from South Australia – for avocados, the most sought after region is the Riverland. Moving through the summer season and to meet demand over the warmer months supply can also be found through Queensland and Western Australian growers. In season and in strong supply locally in SA from August to December, this is when avocados are at their best both in taste and cost.
Foodland’s Fresh Manager James is here to give you the top tip for identifying when your avocado is ripe for eating:
“Colour and feel are key to determining ripeness. Look for some darkening of the skin, usually a dark brown-black colour with a purplish hue, and most importantly fruit that yields to gentle pressure under the thumb.”
If you’re looking for a quick way to speed up the ripening process, simply place your avocado in a bowl or paper bag alongside a banana. The ethylene gases emitted from both fruits helps to ripen the avocado faster! How cool is science?
Whether you’re wanting to try an avocado face mask for all the natural health benefits or you’re keen to whip up something gourmet in the kitchen, make your next avocado a Peculiar Picks Adorable Avocado!
