The Orchard’s Got Taste

Speeches by Nominees for the 2025 Orchard’s Got Taste Awards

🎤 Papaya’s Speech — “The Gentle Healer”

Steps up slowly, with a calm smile, arms wide.

“Friends, I may not be the loudest fruit in the market,
but I bring something no hype can offer—
healing.
Digestion? I’ve got enzymes.
Immunity? I’m rich in Vitamin C and A.
I soothe, I nourish, I never overpower.
I’m the unsung hero of the tropics—
a sunrise on your plate, a balm in your belly.
So if you’re tired of drama and need something real,
something gentle,
vote Papaya.
Because quiet power still sweetens the world.”

🎤 Lime’s Speech — “The Zest for Life”

Zips to the mic in a lime-green suit, full of swagger.

“You want bold?
I am bold.
I’m the punch in your salsa,
the twist in your drink,
the wake-up call in your curry.
I don’t just show up—
I shake things up.
I might be small,
but I pack a punch that even giants respect.
Sick of bland?
Bored by safe?
Then cast your vote for Lime—
and let life taste something again.”

🎤 Lemon’s Speech — “The Bright Side Candidate”

Steps up with grace, confident, clear-eyed, and clean-cut.

“Citrus siblings, fruit lovers,
I’m not here to squeeze the competition—
I’m here to brighten your day.
I cut through grease,
I freshen breath,
I even clean your countertops—
but let’s focus on the heart:
I lift flavour, I balance sweetness,
I restore what’s dulled.
They call me sour,
but I call it clarity.
Vote Lemon—
because the world could use a little more brightness.”

🎤 Orange’s Speech — “The People’s Peel”

Strolls up casually, tossing an orange from hand to hand, affable and warm.

“Hey everyone—
I’m Orange. You know me.
The school lunch box friend.
The winter cold-fighter.
The brunch MVP.
I don’t just taste good—
I bring people together.
Segments to share, juice to pour, zest to spice up life.
I’m sweet. I’m tangy. I’m reliable.
Honestly? I’m the classic you come back to.
So let’s not over-complicate it.
Vote for Orange—
the fruit that never lets you down.”

🎤 Strawberry’s Speech — “The Heart of the Harvest”

Steps forward in red, humble but radiant.

“Dear friends,
I come from the soil of celebration—
from gardens, picnics, and love songs.
I’m small, yes,
but I carry a burst of joy in every bite.
I don’t need peeling.
I don’t need preparing.
I’m ready to bring sweetness and colour wherever I go.
Packed with antioxidants, kissed by sunshine—
I’m not just a fruit.
I’m a moment.
Vote Strawberry—
for something tender, true, and a little bit magical.”

You’ve heard from all the nominees. Who wins your vote?