West Australian growing region produces increased volumes this season
Feijoa growers in Western Australia’s Southern Forests have welcomed another successful harvest, marked by high volumes, and exceptional quality.
Flow Clark of Karrdor, who packs, processes, and markets the fruit, says the season has exceeded expectations in both size and flavour of the final product.
“We’re seeing significantly higher volumes this season, but what’s really exciting is the quality – the flavour, aroma, and size are exceptional,” said Clark.
Clark and the Karrdor team have been handling over a tonne of fruit a day throughout the six-week harvest window, carefully grading and packing fresh, premium Southern Forests feijoas for distribution across Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland
The season runs until the end of May and to help keep things interesting among the growers who supply Karrdor, Clark runs a competition to find the largest feijoa of the season.
This year’s front-runner is a 323g, heart-shaped fruit, the result of two feijoas naturally fused together.
“It’s always good to have a laugh,” said Clark. “A bit of friendly rivalry helps us all through the intensive and flat-out harvest period. The heart-shaped feijoa has definitely lifted everyone’s spirits.”
Alongside the fresh fruit trade, Karrdor is also turning second-grade feijoas into a range of gourmet products, including jams, chutneys, fresh juice, and a sparkling soda range.
