Portuguese fruit producers are set to attempt to break the world record for the largest fruit salad, currently standing at 1,520kg in New Jersey, US.

A 1,700kg fruit salad made up of Rocha pear, apples, bananas, peaches and port wine will be prepared by students from a Portuguese catering school.

The exercise is to help promote the consumption of fruit, and in particular Rocha pears. The record-breaking attempt will happen on November 6 during the Portuguese National Gastronomic Festival that attracts 14,000 visitors.