Avocados Australia Launched New Culinary Resource
The program provides training for professionals in Southeast Asia using a US$200,000 grant.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in French Food
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Avocados Australia has introduced the Culinary Guide to Australian Fruits to educate foodservice professionals across Southeast Asia. The initiative aims to boost regional demand for Australian produce like grapes and summerfruit.
Why it matters
The program leverages professional training to bridge the gap between Australian exporters and Southeast Asian chefs. By fostering product expertise, the initiative seeks to increase the adoption of Australian fruit in high-end culinary applications.
The project is supported by a US$200,000 grant provided by the ASEAN-Australia Centre. It focuses on technical handling and culinary application data for avocados, grapes, and various summerfruit varieties.
The players
Avocados Australia
This is the peak industry body representing the Australian avocado industry.
ASEAN-Australia Centre
The center is a government-supported initiative that funds programs to strengthen connections between Australia and Southeast Asian nations.
Audra Morrice
She is a professional chef and culinary advisor who contributed recipes and technical handling expertise to the new guide.
The details
The guide offers detailed product handling advice and culinary applications developed with contributions from chef Audra Morrice. Training is delivered through workshops, demonstrations at culinary institutes, and professional competitions.
Timeline
The Culinary Guide to Australian Fruits was officially launched on October 9, 2026.
Roadmap
This program aligns with the Australia Fruit Culinary Training Program to standardize produce handling across international markets. It signals a move by Australian agricultural bodies to integrate directly into foreign culinary education systems to drive demand.
Culinary students and professional chefs in Southeast Asia will gain direct access to new training techniques and product manuals. This may lead to an increased presence of Australian produce on regional restaurant menus and in professional kitchens.
The takeaway
The initiative underscores the importance of technical education in expanding the footprint of agricultural exports in competitive markets. Chefs looking to innovate may benefit from the standardized handling guidelines provided in the new resource.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Freshplaza.
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