Consul General Ms Hooper and Chef Luke Nguyen showing the dishes after the demonstration Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first time Taste of Australia has been held in Vietnam since 2019. Australia’s Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City, Ms. Sarah Hooper, said: “This year’s Taste of Australia program will again showcase the best of Australian food. It will build on Australia’s international reputation as a supplier of food and beverages that are high quality, safe and sustainable.” Taste of Australia 2022 will spread the word about high-quality, sophisticated and versatile Australian produce and products available in Vietnam, starting with a video series collaborating with Melbourne-based Australian-Vietnamese chef Frank Pham that will feature premium Australian produce including beef, lamb, abalone and rock lobster. This year’s program will also present a web series to highlight the sophisticated Australian wine varieties and the versatility of Australian wine for pairing with Vietnamese cuisine.Australian Consul General Ms Sarah Hooper showing the Wester rock lobster during the media launch Alongside the online series, Taste of Australia 2022 will also partner with up to 40 of the best restaurants in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to highlight the versatility and first-class quality of true Australian produce, fresh fruits and products in the local market. As in previous years, world renowned Australian chef Luke Nguyen is the Taste of Australia Ambassador and will be consulting on the program. Following the exciting entrance of Australian peaches and nectarines into the Vietnamese market, Taste of Australia will include an extensive nationwide promotional campaign to bolster the image of diverse, superior and accessible Australian products at major retail stores such as MegaMart, WinMart, BRG, Kingfood and Annam Gourmet Market./.