Thanh Truong | Fruit Nerd
Asian Fruiterer and Produce Expert/Nerd
‘Good food starts with good produce’
Fruit Nerd Tips & Tricks
Thanh is passionate about sharing his fruit and veg knowledge, constantly creating content to help people have a great food experience.
Check out two of his recent tip videos (created with the clever folks at ABC Australia and ABC Everyday).
Get in touch if there are specific tips and tricks you want to know!
ABC Everyday x Fruit Nerd - How to pick the perfect avocado.
ABC Everyday x Fruit Nerd - How to pick the perfect mandarin.
About Thanh
Thanh ‘Fruit Nerd’ Truong is a passionate fruiterer, supplying Australian grocers and restaurants with the best fresh produce, and a content creator, delighting audiences with information and tips about fruit and veg.
He started his working life as a National fruit buyer for Coles supermarkets. Soon he joined the family business and travelled the world sourcing exotic fruits and vegetables for Australian consumers. It was at this point that his friends started referring to him as the ‘Fruit Nerd’
His early experiences led him to pursue a Masters in Food Systems & Gastronomy. Now, as the Fruit Nerd, he now combines his love of fruit and vegetables to engage and excite people about fresh produce!
Content Creator - Fruit Nerd - Various channels incl ABC Everyday, 2021-2022
Finalist - Team Vietnam - Plate Of Origin @ Channel 7, 2020
Advisory Board - Melbourne Market, 2019 – Present
Masters of Food Systems & Gastronomy - William Angliss, 2018 – 2022
Winning Vietnamese Cook - The Chefs’ Line @ SBS & Netflix, 2017
Director - Aus Asia Produce, 2013 – Present
National Buyer - Coles Supermarkets, 2011 – 2013
Keep up to date via @fruitnerd
