Strawberries
Australia's strawberry needle scare
Australians are having to throw out or chop up their strawberries after needles were found in the fruit, across all six states. Professor Nigel Grigg discusses how damaging this tampering could be. Audio
‘Copy cats’ putting metal in strawberries – Queensland grower
Metal has been found in strawberries across Australia, prompting growers to urge consumers to keep buying the fruit but cut them up before eating. Queensland Strawberry Growers Association vice… Video, Audio
NZ supermarkets stop strawberry imports after needle scare
New Zealand supermarkets have stopped importing strawberries grown across in Australia after sewing needles were found in the berries in a spreading contamination scare. Audio
Spearheading the strawberry charge
Horowhenua asparagus grower Geoff Lewis is setting up tunnel houses to grow strawberries. It's part of his plan to provide year-round work for his seasonal workers. Audio
Warm winters delay cherry season
West Melton fruit grower Peter Sargeant has had to cancel all his Christmas cherry orders because the season is running so late, but luckily his strawberry crop is ripe for picking and the punnets are… Audio
Strawberry Mousse and Hazelnut Meringue Loaf
Recipe by Judith Cullen
From Nine To Noon on Monday 28 November 2016
BBQ Strawberries with Blackpepper Honey Glaze Watermelon Yogurt Flavoured Granita
Recipe by Phillip Kraal
From Afternoons on Friday 13 February 2015
Strawberry Sheilas
Lesley A'Court grows strawberries near Whangarei using a table top system. She sells them at markets throughout Northland. When the season's over, you'll still find her peddling her wares. She makes… Audio