SuperValu has announced that it expects to sell almost €10 million worth of SuperValu Signature Tastes raspberries this year.
Currently in season, SuperValu’s Irish raspberries, expertly grown by Donal Counihan on Roslin Farms, North Co. Dublin are picked at their peak, so that they are juicy and plump, with a floral aroma. The history of Roslin Farms stretches all the way back to 1926, with each generation passing down their particular skills and expertise, whilst adding new-found knowledge of evolving techniques of nurture and cultivation.
Dublin based Donal commented; “We’ve surrounded ourselves with passionate people to strengthen our proud growing tradition, producing quality and optimum flavour throughout the Irish season. Normally raspberry bushes produce one crop per season in June or July however we have been able to extend our season with the additional investment in energy. The raspberries are grown in close proximity to the pack house ensuring the time from picking to packing and cooling is as short as possible in order to keep the fruit as fresh as possible.”
According to Aveen Bannon, SuperValu ambassador and Consultant Dietitian,; “Raspberries offer lots of vitamin C and antioxidant rich vitamins. Freezing your raspberries at their peak ripeness will help to preserve all the vitamins and minerals that they already contain and delay the spoiling process, keeping them fresher for longer.”
To further inspire you, visit www.SuperValu.ie for a whole host of delicious recipes including Raspberry, Chocolate & Hazelnut Eclairs and Raspberry & Blueberry Pavlova Ice Cream.
SuperValu serves over 2.6 million customers every week and has 220 stores nationwide. Together with its retail partners, SuperValu employs approximately 14,500 colleagues, making it one of the State’s largest private sector employers. SuperValu sources from over 1,800 Irish food producers and continues to source locally wherever possible which helps to sustain 30,000 jobs in the Irish economy.
