Market Update

VEGETABLES

Supplies of a few vegetable varieties are starting to improve, and prices are on the way down. Hopefully we will see some excellent value and quality over the coming weeks. 

Asparagus – The new Australian season should begin around September

Beans – The Queensland crop were badly affected by recent floods. We should start buying in the next week or so

Broccoli –  Locally grown – very good quality and value. Broccolini is also very good right now

Brussels Sprouts – In season. Very good quality

Cabbages – Locally grown – very good quality

Capsicums – Both reds and green are very good quality and value

Carrots – Premium quality, tender and sweet. It’s always best to store carrots in a plastic bag or tupperware, to prevent them from drying out and turning limp.

Caulitflower – Victorian season. Very good quality, however market price is up

Corn – West Australian corn are excellent quality, however expensive

Cucumbers – Locally grown. Their supply always tightens with colder weather. Market price is up

Lettuce – Supply and quality of baby spinach, roquette, mixed leaf and Iceberg are very good. 

Onions – Quality and value are very good

Potatoes – Supply and quality of all varieties is very good.

Snowpeas / Sugarsnap – Snowpeas are excellent quality and value. Locally grown Sugarsnaps are currently unavailable (only imported Chinese currently available in Market)

Sweet potatoes – Excellent quality and value

Tomatoes – QLD grown.  Supplies have improved. Very good quality and value

Zucchini – QLD grown – very good quality and value 

FRUIT

Apples – The new season for Pink Lady has commenced – quality is excellent and value should improve over the coming weeks. New season Kanzi are excellent quality and value – red / pink skin, juicy and crisp. New season Galas are very good, however may tend to turn floury after a few days in the fruit bowl

Avocados –  Hass are in season and abundant. Excellent quality and value

Bananas – Very good quality and value

Berries – Quality of Blueberries, Raspberries and Blackberries are very good. Market prices remain quite high

Grapes – All varieties are now out of season.

Kiwifruit – The New Zealand  fruit are in full swing. Excellent quality for both green and gold

Lemons –  Both Lemons and Limes are very good quality. Lemons are very good value

Mandarins – The South Australian Imperial season is coming to an end. We will need to check on Monday whether there are good Imperials, if not we will be switching to Afourers

Mangos – The new season will begin around September

Oranges –  Season for Navels is in full swing. Excellent quality and value

Passionfruit – Quality is very good

Pears – New season Packams are in full swing – quality is excellent

Pineapples – Supply has improved. Very good quality

Rockmelons – Supply has improved. Very good qualiy

Stonefruit – All varieties are now out of season

Strawberries – QLD season. Excellent quality and hopefully market prices will come down over the coming weeks. The best way to extend the life of berries is to remove them from their punnet and place on paper towel in the fridge. Only wash them just prior to eating.

Watermelon – Quality and value is very good

When unpacking your produce, it should be handled as carefully as possible to minimise damage and bruising. Vegetables will store best in plastic bags or tupperware to prevent them from drying out in the fridge –  especially for carrots and broccoli. Most fruits will generally stay fresher in the fridge. To maximise flavour, tomatoes should not be refrigerated 

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