Walk down the drinks aisle and you’ll see plenty of bottles promising some version of the same thing: real fruit, natural goodness, no nasties, packed with vitamins. But turn the bottle around and the nutrition label can tell a slightly different story. Fruit drinks can vary enormously in what they actually contain. Some use whole …
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You grab a bottle of apple juice from the fridge and assume you’re getting most of what an apple has to offer. Reasonable assumption. It’s called apple juice, after all. But somewhere between the orchard and the bottle, a fair bit of the actual apple gets left behind. The way an apple is processed changes …
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Life gets busy. Between school runs, work deadlines, and everything else on your plate, eating well can easily fall to the bottom of the to-do list. Fruit is one of those things most of us know we should eat more of, but somehow it ends up going soft in the fruit bowl while we grab …
Apples are one of the most popular and versatile fruits enjoyed in Australia, and around the world. Their vibrant colours, ranging from red to yellow to green, make them a staple in many households. But have you ever wondered what gives apples their distinct colours? On our Stanthorpe orchard we grow two of the most …
There are numerous reasons why our Upple drinks are good for you. One of them being their apple pectin content. Now, you might have heard us talk about the benefits of apple pectin before – but, what is pectin? And how is it good for you? What is apple pectin? Pectin is a soluble fibre …
New research has found that the Pink Lady apple variety is one of the healthiest in the world to help prevent cancer and heart disease! An apple a day may not keep the doctor away but according to Edith Cowan University, a Pink Lady apple can certainly help keep you healthier in the long term. …
Ever wonder, “Are Granny Smith apples healthy?” Look no further as we dive into what has made these green gems one of the best go-to snacks for smart eaters. Granny Smith apples are not just zesty with a crisp bite, they are so much more than a treat for your taste buds. What are Granny …
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If you’re looking for the healthiest apple juice, you may not realise how much of the nutritional value is removed during the traditional commercial production process. To produce commercial apple juice, whole apples undergo washing, crushing, and filtering to extract the juice, which is typically pasteurised for extended shelf life outside the refrigerator. What’s missing …
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Upple was officially launched on September 1 at Sam’s Farm Fresh Fruit and Veg store on the Granite Belt. .It was fantastic to share this day with our local community and celebrate another great innovation from the Granite Belt. Many thanks to Sam, his team and all the locals who have supported the launch of …
Like all farmers we don’t like waste! That’s why we developed a unique process which uses the goodness of the whole fresh apple to make Upple, instead of wasting the good stuff – the peel and pulp. Then we created a distinctive bottle made from 100% recycled plastic – and you can recycle it too! …