With the exception of Dates from USA, and Garlic from Spain, all produce we deliver is Australian grown, and locally sourced wherever possible.
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. However, to maximise flavour, tomatoes should not be refrigerated.
VEGETABLES
Market prices for a few varieties are up due to supply shortages. Over the last few months there has been unfavourable growing conditions – in particular excessive rain – which has led to issues planting and maintaining crops. However with some recent drier weather, market prices or some items have started to come down slightly over the last week.
Asparagus – Australian season finished. The new crop will be ready August / September
Beans – Very good quality hand picked. Market price is up
Broccoli – Supply Broccolini is very good. Broccoli is a bit more scarce
Brussels Sprouts – New season . Excellent quality and value
Cabbages – Locally grown. In good supply
Capsicums – Both reds and greens are very good value and quality
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 – Quality and value are very good
Corn – Very good quality however price is up
Cucumbers – Locally grown – excellent quality. However the colder weather has reduced supply and market price is up
Lettuce – Supply and quality of baby spinach, roquette, mixed leaf and Iceberg are very good
Potatoes / Pumpkin – All types are excellent quality and value
Snowpeas / Sugarsnap – Locally grown snows and snaps are now in season
Tomatoes – Supplies are improving, particularly round tomatoes
Zucchini – The new QLD season has started – quality and value are excellent
FRUIT
Apples – Sassy are a new variety – rich red colour, crisp and juicy. Pink Lady and Granny Smith are fresh off the trees and excellent quality
Avocados – Hass are excellent quality, however supplies have declined and market prices have risen as a result
Bananas – Quality and value are very good.
Berries – Supply of Blueberries has improved. However all varieties remain quite scarce and market prices are up
Grapes – The season for Australian grapes has finished. The new season will commence around December
Kiwifruit – New Zealand season has commenced – excellent quality
Lemons – In season – excellent quality and value. Limes are in short supply
Mandarins – South Australian Imperials are in season. Quality is very good
Mangos – The new season for Kensington Pride will commence around September
Oranges – Navels have started – quality and value are excellent
Passionfruit – Very good quality and value
Pears – New season Packams have started – very good quality, however market price is higher this year due to unfavourable growing conditions earlier in the year.
Pineapples – Very good quality and value
Rockmelons – Very good quality and value
Stonefruit – Season over
Strawberries – The QLD season has just started – quality is very good, however market prices are up. 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 – Very good quality