Fresh Australian Raspberries
Wonderfully tart and wonderfully local-grown berries
ALDI raspberries are all 100% Australian grown, available all year round, in all our stores. Raspberries would have to be some of the prettiest of fruits, so it’s right they’re grown in some of the prettiest of places in the country.
Where do our fresh raspberries come from?
Our strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are grown in Victoria and Tasmania.
Meet the Dornauf’s from Hillwood Berries.
Hillwood Berries is a family business that’s been supplying ALDI with berries since we started in Australia and their business has grown every year since. Warm summer days, and cool nights means Tassie and particularly Hillwood is the perfect place for berries. Robin, Karen, Simon and Marcus Dornauf started with strawberries, then expanded into raspberries, blackberries and blueberries as well. This year they will harvest over 50 hectares of their little berry beauties.
Fun raspberry facts
How to pick the best raspberries in the store
Look for raspberries that are plump, slightly soft and with a deep red colour.
Pop or top.
Pop some fresh raspberries on their own or over some ice cream or yoghurt, or just top them with some cream or sugar.
How to keep your raspberries fresh in the fridge
To keep your raspberries fresher for longer, keep them in the fridge. Just leave them in the container you bought them in, and only wash them just before you want to eat them.
How to wash raspberries
Raspberries are quite delicate, so you need to be gentle when washing them. To avoid affecting their quality when their stored in the fridge, it’s best to wash your raspberries right before you intent to eat them. To wash your raspberries, simply pop them in a colander and wash them with a low tap setting as to not damage the berries. You can then lay them on a baking sheet to dry or simply eat them straight away!
Can you freeze fresh raspberries?
Freezing raspberries is a great way to preserve your excess berries and use them as a sweet topper in future meals. To freeze raspberries, lay them out on a tray and make sure none are touching. Then, place the tray in the freezer and allow ta couple of hours for the raspberries to freeze. Once their frozen, convert the raspberries to a ziplock bag. Your raspberries should last in the freezer for 12-18 months (assuming you don’t snack on them before then!).
Where did raspberries originate?
Raspberries are native to the Asia Minor region (between Asia and Europe). It has been recorded that raspberries were gathered on the foothills of Mount Ida by the people of Troy as early as the 1st century BC.
What are some raspberry recipes that I should try?
Raspberries are natures sweet toppings! Snack on some fresh raspberries on their own or serve them over some ice cream or yoghurt. If you’re looking for some more creative ways to use your fresh raspberries, check out some of our favourite raspberry recipes below.
