Media Release September 2009

Spearheading Australian Grown Asparagus, Taste and Health

With its designer looks, air of sophistication and unique herbaceous flavour its no wonder that fresh asparagus has won the hearts of Australians over the last ten years. Asparagus used to be considered an expensive ‘gourmet’ vegetable, but now it is adored for its taste, versatility, ease of cooking, value for money and health giving properties. This season the Australian Asparagus Council is spearheading a new campaign with a focus on Australian Grown Asparagus, Taste and Health.

The Australian Asparagus Council (AAC) is a group of 46 asparagus growers from the Koo Wee Rup and Dalmore areas of Victoria who work together to develop the industry and market fresh Australian asparagus. The small town of Koo Wee Rup is located 65 km south-east of Melbourne and is the major asparagus production area in Australia, producing over 93% of Australia’s asparagus.

This site has loads of luscious asparagus recipes, the latest industry statistics and facts about asparagus. To further enhance our understanding of just how nutritious asparagus is, the AAC has commissioned Glenn Cardwell, an Accredited Practising Dietician and Nutritionist with 30 years of experience in clinical and public health nutrition, to develop a nutrition and health profile for asparagus.

Seven Very Good Reasons to Eat Asparagus
Asparagus Facts and Myths
Spearheading Health with Asparagus

Image Library
The AAC has an extensive image library including industry (growing, cutting and packing), fresh asparagus (green, white and purple) and recipe images.

To obtain a variety of high resolution images for editorial use please contact Vikki Leng (see details below).

For more information
Please contact Vikki Leng on behalf of the Australian Asparagus Council on
P: (03) 9884 8206
M: 0411 647 275 or
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