Welcome note from
Chairman Darral Ashton

Hello and welcome to our e-newsletter – Batlow Bites.

In 2008 you signed up to receive our e-newsletter and in alignment with our new season, we are please to introduce you to the first issue.

In each bi-monthly issue we will be sharing interesting apple facts, recipes, information on seasonal varieties, news and giving you a chance to learn more about the backbone of the Batlow Fruit Co-operative - our apple growers.

There will also be a regular competition, so don’t forget to enter this issue’s to win one of 25 slinky apple peelers.

I hope you enjoy the first edition of Batlow Bites.

Darral

Variety Focus – Bonza

The Bonza apple originated in Batlow after being cultivated by chance over 30 years ago. Today there are around 50 hectares of Bonza grown in the Batlow region, however very few are grown outside of the district.

The variety has a green/cream background colour with 50-60 per cent red blush. It is characterised by a very white firm flesh and a sweet flavour, which means it can be used to replace traditional apples such as Fuji or Red Delicious in recipes.

Batlow Bonzas are an early season apple and are available from March-May.

Feature Recipe: Try this great Mini Apple Cinnamon Tarts recipe using Batlow Bonzas

News and Events

An Apple a Day Helps the Qantas Socceroos Batlow Apples has teamed up with the Football Federation of Australia to work together to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to all Australians. The new promotion, called ‘Live Active! Live Healthy! Live Socceroos!’ encourages children, families and football fans to increase their intake of apples buy offering them the opportunity to meet a Qantas Socceroo, attend a training session and win a $250 Rebel Sport voucher by purchasing just five Batlow apples. Get more information on how to enter

New Website We have revamped our website with a fresh new look and lots more tips, recipes and apple information. Check it out at www.batlow.com.au

Did you know
that apples have:

	The highest antioxidant content of Australia’s most popular fruits
	More antioxidant power than a 1500mg megadose of Vitamin C
	Ten times the antioxidant power of goji berry juice

The Batlow Fruit Co-operative is 100 per cent grower owned, so in each newsletter we will give you the chance to meet one of our top growers

In this issue we are featuring one of our most treasured growers, Richard ‘Dick’ Sedgwick.

Dick bought his first orchard back in 1961 and now has over 120 acres over two orchards.

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This issue we are giving away 25 slinky apple peelers which core, slice and peel apples in seconds.

The first 25 people who answer the following question correctly will win the prize:

Q: When is the Batlow Bonza in season?

Please e-mail your name, address, telephone number and answer to ashleek@batlow.com.au