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Page 14 %u2013 Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2024 www.porknews.com.auCOLES has unveiled this year%u2019s festive range, including more than 400 Own Brand products and exclusive specialty drinks that are promoted as being easy, affordable and bursting with flavour. A recent survey of 8000 Coles%u2019 customers found of those celebrating Christmas, 23 percent are planning to cook and entertain even more at home this year compared to previous years.Coles chief executive officer Leah Weckert said Coles was focused on delivering an easyto-prepare and delicious festive range for every kind of occasion.%u201cWe understand that this year has been challenging for many Aussie families and we want to make sure our festive range is not only truly delicious but also easy to prepare and affordable, so our customers can focus on what matters most %u2013 creating special moments with family and friends,%u201d Ms Weckert said.%u201cOur team of development chefs, producers and suppliers have worked tirelessly to bring together a range of 89 new Coles Own Brand products, sourced from our suppliers both here in Australia and globally, to add a touch of magic to Christmas tables across the country.%u201dFood highlightsColes ambassador and Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone said this year%u2019s festive range has a delicious assortment of favourites, with options to suit every celebration.%u201cI%u2019ve always believed the best dishes start with the finest and freshest ingredients, and this year%u2019s Coles Christmas range is no exception.%u201d%u201cColes has gone to great lengths this year to take the guesswork out of the Christmas menu, to make sure everyone can plate up a delicious and affordable meal,%u201d he said.%u201cFor my family and me, an Aussie Christmas is all about fresh prawns, succulent hams and delicious light desserts that are perfect for summer. %u201cI personally love creating my festive menu from the abundance of fresh and in-season produce on offer, but if you need a little help, there are some great options available that don%u2019t always need my recipes.%u201dEntertaining and canape options include Reindeer Bao Buns and Coles Finest TripleSmoked Ham and Three Cheese Croquettes. For mains, highlights include two new ham options%u2026 a showstopping Rib Rack Crackling Pork Roast with rich mountain ash smoke %u2013 sweet pork flavour and delicious crackling in every portion %u2013 and a single smoked ham with maple-mustard glaze and nectarine compote.There%u2019s also the Coles Finest Free-Range RSPCA Turkey Roast wrapped in streaky bacon with a fruity stuffing. For a plant-based option, there%u2019s the Nature%u2019s Kitchen Vegetable Wellington filled with mushroom, water chestnut and a medley of vegetables encased in a crispy handcrafted pastry casing. To finish, dessert highlights include the Luxury Sicilian Lemon Sponge Pudding with zesty lemon sauce, topped with a sprinkle of freezedried raspberries. Another option is the Coles Finest Christmas Fruit Mince Pie Flavoured Milk Chocolate Block, crafted by expert Belgian chocolatiers, with flavours of candied orange and festive spices. Retail WorldBoehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Australia Pty. Ltd. Level 1, 78 Waterloo Road, North Ryde NSW 2113. ABN 53 071 187 285. %u00aeIngelvac CircoFLEX is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH. All rights reserved. AU-POR-0029-2021Your trusted partnerMore than 10 years of experience with more data than any comparable vaccineWhen you demand performance, turn to the product you trustAustralian Pork Limited CEO Margo Andrae with Leah Weckert %u2013 celebrating the launch of Coles 2024 Christmas range, which includes two new ham options.Coles chief executive officer Leah Weckert and Coles ambassador and Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone.Coles makes Christmas easy and affordable