Tasmania, in Australia, has a unique climate and a natural and pure environment for growing cherries. The cherries produced by Hansen Orchards Pty Ltd are world-renowned for their high quality and stability. Hansen Orchard has developed into the fourth generation as a family business with more than 100 years of history. They use their planting technology and advanced packaging processing technology to produce vast sweet cherries in the 200-hectare orchards and won the Australian Export Award and ISO certification.

There are different brands of cherries under Hansen Orchards. Although they are all high-quality Tasmanian cherries, there are obvious differences in quality and price. If there is "43° South" on the package, it is their first brand, which represents top quality cherries; on the other hand, if there is "1887" on the box, it is their second brand, and the quality is not as high as 43° South. 43° South is a household name in Hong Kong, and Hong Kong consumers will see 1887 on the market in 2022. 

What are the differences? You will know how to choose when you know the differences.

The origin of the brands 43° South and 1887

43° South is named because Hansen Orchards is located in the Huon Valley at 43 degrees south latitude in Australia, southwest of the port of Hobart. The cherries accumulate more sugar and nutrients because the geographical location is more suitable than other orchards. Therefore, they grow longer and become larger and more tender.

▲The 1887 brand commemorates the first generation of Hansen Orchards, who opened their first family orchard in Nubeena, Tasmania, in 1887.

Quality difference

A ventilated rain cover protects cherries from Hansen Orchards. After handpicking, they enter the sorting and processing center with more than ten kinds of patented technologies. As a result, the best cherries in appearance, size, and quality will be 43° South. Within 18 hours, 43° South Cherries are packed in boxes delivered to Hong Kong within 72 hours. 43° South is known as the best in the world because it is fuller and more prominent than other cherries, with thin skin and thick flesh, sweet and juicy, making it unforgettable to taste.

▲After multiple filtering processes, cherries that do not meet the 43° South standard in size and quality are put into 1887 boxes and sent to different markets around the world for sale.

Packaging difference 

Authentic 43° South cherries are packed in a laser-gold color box with the 43° South brand logo printed in gold. The original packaging box of 1887 in 2022 cherries is silver-gray, printed with the 1887 brand logo, and has no bronzing effect.

Price difference

 Although 43° South and 1887 both come from the same orchard, there are differences in quality. As the quality of the second brand 1887 does not meet the strict standards of the original brand 43° South, the cherries are not as sweet, gigantic, and exquisite as the leading brand. So, as for the price, 43° South and 1887 can be about half the difference.

The cherry enthusiasts and exports will choose and recommend 43° South because they can tell that 43° South has the best quality in the world. And if there are consumers who want to enjoy high-quality cherries at a more affordable price, they can choose 1887.

Authenticity Verification

Download the Awwws app to scan the anti-counterfeiting code on the 2022 Hansen Orchard cherries to verify the authenticity. Hong Kong consumers can also search nearby designated authentic merchants in Awwws to buy authentic 43° South and 1887 cherries.

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