Aussie Fruits: Now in Season!

Just when you thought you had the freshest, juiciest and most delicious export fruits from China, Europe and America, the Land from Down Under is back to impress the Philippine market with their baskets of freshest, juiciest and most delicious export fruits that come in its healthiest and juiciest form! Now in Season, here comes Australia's grapes, pears and stonefruits (peaches, nectarines, plums)!

"Starting this month, shoppers of Robinsons Supermarket, Rustan's Supermarket, S&R, and Shopwise can enjoy these delicious produce from Australia," shared by Australia's ambassador to the Philippines, Bill Tweddell.

Together with industry representatives Jeffrey Scott (CEO, Australian Table Grape Association), John Moore (CEO, Summerfruit Australia), Olivia Tait (Market Development Manager, Apple & Pear Australia Limited), Hang Do (Trade and Investment Specialist, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Infrastructure) and Anthony Weymouth (Senior Trade Commissioner, Austrade), the Ambassador launched 'Now in Season 2015', Australian Embassy's effort in bringing Australia's best produce, at Sofitel Manila.

Tasting Australia at The Peninsula Manila

The Land from Down Under is about to steal the spotlight from our local foodie scene as the Australian Embassy in Manila together with The Peninsula Manila celebrate Australia's National Day with a month-long festivity starting with an exquisite gastronomic adventure to Australia's renowned gourmet produce and world-acclaimed wine through "Tasting Australia."

Roasted Tasmanian Ocean Trout 

with Wild Dill Pepper Sauce

A nine-day celebration filled with nothing but the goodness of Australian cuisine, which started last January 18 and will last until January 26, Tasting Australia is already captivating every local and international guest's palette with its indulgent buffets, exotic poolside barbecues, wine and beer tastings.

Headed by The Peninsula Manila's Australian-born Executive Chef Richard Green, who was named "Best Chef of the Year" in the Middle East for 2012, Tasting Australia is offering a wide range of Australian dishes from Cold Appetizer, Hot Appetizer, Soup, Beef Tenderloin down to their Dessert selections.