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Turmeric often gets mistaken for it’s cousin ginger, and although they are both rhizomes, they have vastly different flavours and colours. Turmeric is recognisable for it’s bright orange colour and peppery, warm flavour and mild fragrance. The root is often ground into a powder and the turmeric spice is used in cooking, largely Indian and […]

Knowing where and how long to store food can get confusing. Whether it’s the kitchen bench, in the pantry, fridge or freezer, foods have different storage requirements to keep them fresher for longer. Some of these might surprise you, but here’s the best places to keep your favourite food: Kitchen bench Garlic, onions and shallots: […]

Nuts are one of the healthiest foods you can have. They are full of antioxidants, fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fats, they make the perfect snack or addition to sweet and savoury dishes. What are nuts? There is still some confusion when it comes to what classifies as a nut. The peanut, although called […]

Sage is very closely related to rosemary and the perennial woody herb is packed with health benefits and culinary uses. Sage’s aromatic and earthy, slightly peppery flavour makes it the perfect addition to meat dishes and savoury meals, and it is often used alongside rosemary in cooking. It’s medicinal uses stretch back thousands of years, […]

Those who remember Popeye will know exactly what his vegetable of choice was – spinach. The green, leafy vegetable became the symbol of health and strength. But cartoons aside, what are the real health benefits of spinach? Origin Story Spinach can be traced back to ancient Persia (modern Iran and neighbouring countries). From there it […]

We’re always on the lookout for events in Queensland and Northern New South Wales that celebrate fresh food and Australian produce, and Noosa Food & Wine does just that. The festival is now only one month away and events are starting to sell out quick.

At Cannon Logistics, we feel strongly about educating drivers about the special road rules and added responsibilities that apply to both the drivers of Heavy Vehicles and to those who share the road with them. As you can see on our site, with have an entire section dedicated to this called ‘Education’. One of the […]

As general road freight, refrigerated transport, and cold and dry storage specialists, getting your produce to where it needs to be, on time and in the best condition is our top priority but what happens in between these processes to prevent cargo theft? Cargo theft can happen anytime and in this post, we share a […]

The summer holidays are just around the corner, what adventures will you and your family have? Heading up north is the ultimate culinary exploration – a melting pot of everything weird, wonderful and in between! The area offers: cuisine that has a Southeast Asian influence combined with local bush tucker delicacies; an abundance of tropical […]

Running a fleet of trucks requires a large investment and is a full-time job in itself, not to mention the cost, time and effort that would also go into managing a warehouse. Understandably, unless you want to go into the trucking business, it’s always best to outsource your logistics needs to those with experience. In […]