Qantas won the Skytrax award for Best Economy Class Catering in 2008 partly as a result of simple enhancements such as the availability of fresh fruit between meals and from the self-serve bar in economy on its A380 aircraft.

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In turn, the discount stores will offer a wider range of fresh food, such as fruit and vegetables, to match shoppers' demand for healthy alternatives.

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Some offer just the basics such as cereal, toast, coffee and fresh fruit, while others cook up more elaborate spreads that include hot items like eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles or pancakes.

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It has moved from growing the trees to processing the fruit, and is now the largest bulk supplier of fresh juice to national brands such as Tropicana.

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Warm scones with double Devonshire cream and preserves are accompanied by a beautiful selection of sweets, seasonal fruit and savory dishes such as roasted lamb loin on grilled pita and peekytoe crab salad with avocado and fresh coriander on toasted brioche.

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