Media Connections Media Guides Issue 2 Summer 2013/14 | Page 8

SUMMER HOME: FRUIT PRESERVING AT HOME COMES INTO SEASON AS WEATHER HEATS UP As the weather warms up, one of Australia’s most iconic brands is preserving its position as a leader in fruit conserving with more and more Australians preserving their own fruits, and making jams. “Preserving fruits and vegetables, making jams, and dehydrating fruit is gaining in popularity, particularly as the delicious range of summer fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and nectarines become available,” says Nicole Roy, Director of Fowlers Vacola. “Consumers are looking to go back to the basics, and they like to know what is in their foods, so preserving and jam-making are the perfect options.” Preserve with joy this summer…. DITCH THE BBQ AND FIRE UP A WOODFIRED OVEN THIS SUMMER Forget the BBQ and summer afternoons of scorched sausages – outdoor cooking is becoming ever more sophisticated with Sydney Heaters & Pizza Ovens. In Australia, our climate has meant that the BBQ was the focus of our outdoor lifestyle and the centre for all our leisure and entertaining activities. But with Australia’s current economic environment on the rise, Australians are now able to invest and add value not only to their homes but lifestyle too. We are now seeing a trend of people opting to spend their hard earned money on achieving the perfect outdoor entertaining area.. Discover a love for Pizza this Summer! Media Connections – 2013/14 Summer Media Guide - Page |8