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Brisbane Produce Report – 21 October   October 21, 2022  adonaldson As we hit the midway point of Spring, we’re celebrating the very best of seasonal produce at your local fruit and veg shop! This week sees a variety of veg, fruit and herbs making their way to your local, independent fruit and veg shop. Fill your trolley with an assortment of flavourful options which are as tasty as they are healthy, for you and your family. Whether you’re into stir fry or smoothies, your local fruit and veg shop has everything you need to make a tasty meal. Variet..

Brisbane Produce Report – 14 October   October 13, 2022  adonaldson New colours and flavours are hitting your local fruit and veg shop shelves this week. You can pack those school lunchboxes with plenty of nutritious and delicious options, making eating your daily servings of fruit and veg easy! Our pick of the week is Button Mushrooms from Woodford and North Queensland. Available all year round, Mushrooms are a great option for you and your family. There is a wide variety of Mushrooms available at your local fruit and veg shop, so you are ..

Brisbane Produce Report – 7 October   October 6, 2022  adonaldson As the nights get shorter and the days longer, it’s important to stay on top of a healthy sleep pattern. Eating well has an impact on how your body functions, including how you sleep. Having an adequate diet filled with whole foods and fresh fruit and vegetables helps to support the brain in producing neurotransmitters which are the key to a good night’s rest. Find a wealth of seasonal produce at your local fruit and veg shop and improve your nightly slumber. Our pick of the wee..

Brisbane Produce Report – 30 September   September 29, 2022  adonaldson As the days get warmer, you will see a new wave of seasonal fresh produce hit your local fruit and veg retailer. To keep your body energised as things heat up, it’s important to maintain a healthy, balanced diet full of fresh fruit and vegetables! Our pick of the week this week is Mangoes which are just coming into season from the Northern Territory. The symbolic first tray of the season was auctioned at the Brisbane Produce Market this week raising $20,000 for charity..

Brisbane Produce Report – 23 September   September 22, 2022  adonaldson With the NRL Finals Series underway, and the AFL Grand Final weekend upon us, it’s time to plan and prepare some delicious meals for family and friends this weekend with fresh seasonal produce. Our pick of the week this week is a spring favourite, Asparagus from Victoria. Asparagus is dense with nutrition and pairs well with other spring vegetables like Garlic, Potatoes, and Peas. When selecting Asparagus at your local Fruit and Veg retailer, look for a bright green co..

Brisbane Produce Report – 16 September   September 15, 2022  adonaldson As we roll into the school holidays, it’s essential to keep the family nourished and energised for school holiday activities! Teach the kids a new skill and get them to cook in the kitchen this week. Familiarising the kids with fresh produce will teach them to love eating fresh fruit and vegetables to stay happy and healthy! Our pick of the week this week is Blueberries from Mundubbera. Full of rich antioxidants and vitamins, Blueberries are the perfect snack every day..

Brisbane Produce Report – 9 September   September 9, 2022  adonaldson Find a bounty of seasonal produce at your local fruit and veg retailer this week! With the weather warming up, expect to see a wide variety of new season produce on offer. Our pick of the week is Zucchini from Bundaberg which is in abundance right now at your local fruit and veg retailer. Zucchini has more potassium than a banana and has no cholesterol or unhealthy fats. It is full of antioxidants such as lutein, carotenes, and zeaxanthin, which help slow down ageing. Why not ..

Brisbane Produce Report – 2 September   September 1, 2022  adonaldson Spring is finally here this week and with the promise of warmer weather arrives the promise of new fruit and vegetable varieties coming in season and fresh from the farm straight to the Brisbane Markets® at Rocklea and onto the shelves of your local Fruit and Veg retailer. Our pick of the week is juicy and vibrant Bowen-grown Corn. The sweet flavour of Corn is a delightful addition to your meals and is of excellent quality and in steady supply this week. Corn is a most sat..

Brisbane Produce Report – 26 August   August 25, 2022  adonaldson How will you be celebrating the end of Winter? With plenty of new varieties of fresh produce at your local Fruit and Veg retailer, it’s soon time to get cooking with your favourite Spring veggies and fruits! Our pick of the week is Brisbane-grown Coriander which is in great supply this week. Coriander has been cultivated around the world as a medicinal and culinary herb for at least 3000 years. Its leaves are great added fresh to curries and Thai dishes, stews, salads, sauce..

Brisbane Produce Report – 19 August   August 18, 2022  adonaldson Get excited to cook this week with an excellent variety of fresh produce lining the shelves of your local, independent A better choice! fruit and veg retailer! We encourage you to try something new this week – whether it’s a new fruit or vegetable, or a delicious new recipe. Even more exciting is that Iceberg Lettuce from Gatton will start making its comeback this week! After months of low supply due to earlier weather events, it’s coming back in good ..

Brisbane Produce Report – 12 August   August 11, 2022  adonaldson With Spring just a few weeks away, we’re getting eager for a new season of exciting meals and more options coming to the shelves of your local Fruit and Veg shop this week! Our pick of the week is Snow Peas from Bundaberg. They are still in steady supply and are a good source of dietary fibre, protein, vitamin B, B2, B3, C and folic acid. The snow pea was developed in China thousands of years ago and is still used in Chinese cuisine today. Why not try this Tofu and Sno..

Brisbane Produce Report – 5 August   August 4, 2022  adonaldson In anticipation of the Ekka festivities and upcoming public holiday, your local fruit and veg shop has a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables to fulfil all your entertaining and snacking needs. Our pick of the week is Carrots from Kalbar. An affordable and versatile vegetable in good supply year-round, Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene – known to lower the risk of diabetes. For the ultimate winter treat, try our recipe for Spiced Carrot Soup with Gin..

Brisbane Produce Report – 29 July   July 28, 2022  strump If you’re feeling nostalgic and want to recreate your most treasured family recipes, your local fruit and veg shop has a wide range of high-quality fresh produce to help you whip up your Nana’s most popular dish. Our pick of the week is Rhubarb from Toowoomba. In steady supply year-round, Rhubarb is a vegetable that is often mistaken for a fruit. Its edible stalks can be used for baking, cocktails, salads or jam. For a delicious winter treat, try our Rhubarb and Custard Flan...

Brisbane Produce Report – 22 July   July 21, 2022  adonaldson Overwhelmed with the daily slog of weeknight cooking and lunchbox prep? We have a wide selection of in-season produce, recipes and tips to relieve your mind and get you on the right track. Our pick of the week are Oranges from Mundubbera and Gayndah. In peak season during winter, Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, folic acid and dietary fibre. Blood Oranges have just come into season and are a great variety for juicing. They’re less acidic and richer in vita..