Australia’s plum: The big three
Discover how Australian plums like Sweetah, Queen Garnet, and Vitaplum deliver sweetness and antioxidants to global markets.
Australian plums are entering the market with unique flavors, high brix levels, and health benefits.
Marketed initially as the Sweetah plum, AJOP20 cv. ripens at the start of the soft fruit season. RPA Superfoods Pty Ltd., the variety’s owner, highlights the very high brix reading of 22 to 24. This rosy, heart-shaped fruit ranks among the sweetest early-season plums available. Growers in the Southern Hemisphere will supply Sweetah plums in time for the Christmas and Lunar New Year holidays, according to AIGN.
The Queen Garnet cv., managed by Global Master Licensee Nutrafruit Pty Ltd., remains one of the most recognized Australian plums. Known by the tagline “QG – The Antioxidant Plum,” this variety boasts high antioxidant levels concentrated in deep, purple-red flesh. Queen Garnet cv. has gained recognition in processed products, which continues to expand its market presence.
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At the very end of the soft fruit season, the Vitaplum GW1 cv. joins the market. Owned by Vitaplum Technology Pty Ltd. and sold locally under the Vitaplum brand, this plum features very dark, nearly black flesh, a sweet yet balanced flavor, and high antioxidant readings.
Together, these Australian plums showcase the country’s innovation in fruit breeding and their potential to satisfy both fresh and processed markets worldwide.