freshies

plural plural-only slang

(slang, Antarctica) Fresh food, such as vegetables and eggs, that cannot be produced in Antarctica and must be imported.

Japanese Meaning

アンタークティカでは生産できないため輸入に頼る新鮮な食品、具体的には野菜や卵などの生鮮食品を指す（スラング的表現）。 / アンタークティカにおける食料自給が困難なため、外部から輸入される新鮮な食材・食品を示す。

When the supply ship finally docked at the research station, everyone rushed to claim the freshies before they spoiled.

補給船がようやく観測基地に接岸すると、みんな生鮮食品（野菜や卵）を傷む前に受け取りに急いだ。

Sense（1）

(slang, Antarctica) Fresh food, such as vegetables and eggs, that cannot be produced in Antarctica and must be imported.

“Freshies are being served tonight!”

“Freshies?” Christina asked. By the sound of his voice, freshies must be something fabulous, she thought.

“Fresh vegetables! Carrots, peas and broccoli!” Dr. Orlav answered with gusto.