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Brisbane Produce Report – 8 April   April 7, 2022  adonaldson We’re starting to feel the Autumn chill, but there’s nothing like the feeling of walking into your local fruit and veg shop and seeing new seasonal produce to warm you up and keep you excited about the change in season! Figs from Stanthorpe and Gatton are spectacular little fruits, with a delicate flavour and incredible texture. If you’re in the mood for some baking this weekend, you have to try our Dark Chocolate Fig Tart for a divine treat that will impress yo..

Brisbane Produce Report – 1 April   April 1, 2022  adonaldson April is here, and for most of us that means another holiday season is approaching. Whether you celebrate Easter, Ramadan or Passover, food is what brings everyone together. As we head into this Autumn season of feasting, knowing what’s available in your local fruit and veg shop makes preparing for your celebrations easier. By selecting produce that is in season, and in excellent quality, you can entertain your friends and family, even on a budget. Our pick of the week is locally grown&nb..

Brisbane Produce Report – 25 March   March 24, 2022  adonaldson Around the country the cooler weather is certainly making an appearance, leaving us craving cosy meals once the sun goes down. There is an abundance of excellent quality fruit and vegetables this week at your local fruit and veg shop, and if you know what to look for you can save a lot of money when you choose produce that is in season. Pick of the week is Imperial Mandarins from South Burnett Region! Mandarins are a delicious source of vitamins A, B, and a high level of vitami..

Brisbane Produce Report – 18 March   March 17, 2022  adonaldson Eating your daily servings of fruit and vegetables is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and with plenty of delicious options at your local fruit and veg shop, getting your daily helpings is easy! Our pick of the week this week is the locally grown Persimmons from Stanthorpe and Mareeba. Persimmons are large, heart-shaped fruits that range in colour from pale orange to deep red orange. Persimmons are ready to eat when their flesh is soft, sweet and jelly-like. They can al..

Brisbane Produce Report – 11 March   March 9, 2022  adonaldson Summer may be gone, but there’s still so much to love! This week at your local fruit and veg shop you can expect to find some great seasonal produce to tantalise your tastebuds! As we continue to see losses from rains in Queensland and New South Wales, there will be some shortages experienced, however your local fruit and veg shop will still have an excellent range of fresh produce every day! Our pick of the week this week is locally grown Papaya from North Queensland! Papaya ..

Brisbane Produce Report – 4 March   March 3, 2022  lleeson Fresh fruit and veg is already making its way back onto the shelves at local fruit and veg shops throughout Queensland after major flooding and subsequent road closures impacted growers, wholesalers, and fruiterers this week. There will be some shortages resulting in some unseasonal price rises for some produce lines over the coming weeks. However, with the resilience of the fresh produce distribution chain in Queensland, your local fruit and veg shop will now be able to secure a wide variety of prod..

Brisbane Produce Report – 25 February   February 25, 2022  adonaldson With Autumn right around the corner, it’s time to pick up some excellent quality produce to cater for the mid-season shifts in temperature. Whether you’re in the mood for something warm and cosy, or something fresh and vibrant, your local fruit and veg shop has you sorted with a wide selection of fruit and veg this week. Our pick of the week is Pears! Pears from Stanthorpe and Victoria are the perfect example of an excellent, trans-seasonal fruit, which are great f..

Brisbane Produce Report – 18 February   February 17, 2022  adonaldson As we near the end of summer, some of our favourite fruits are starting to phase out. While some of our summer favourites start to leave, we are saying hello to some great fruit and veg that is coming into season as we enter the autumn months. Our pick of the week is the locally grown Passionfruit coming out of Bundaberg and Gympie, to keep you feeling fresh! Perfect alone, on top of yoghurt or other sweets, Passionfruit is one of our favourite fruits! They are also perfect ad..

Brisbane Produce Report – 11 February   February 10, 2022  adonaldson Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so there’s no better time to treat your loved ones to beautiful fresh produce and flowers from your local fruit and veg shop! There are still plenty of summer fruits available as well as a wide variety of fresh vegetables available, with shelves fully stocked and ready for your weekend shop. Our Pick of the Week this week is Rockmelon coming out from Victoria, South Australia and Griffith! Super juicy and sweet, Rockmelon is a g..

Brisbane Produce Report – 4 February   February 4, 2022  adonaldson As we head back to school, there is plenty of great snacking fruit and vegetables available at your local fruit and veg shop that are perfect for the kids’ lunchbox! Summer is a great time to be picking up fresh seasonal fruits that won’t be around for much longer! Grapes coming out of Victoria, which are beautifully sweet and available in several varieties, such as Menindee, Ralli and Muscatels. Grapes are the best snack to pop into the kids’ lunchboxes and are a g..

Brisbane Produce Report – 28 January   January 27, 2022  adonaldson There are plenty of seasonal summer fruits and vegetables available as we lean into the tail end of summer. This week at your local fruit and veg shop, you can expect to find a wide variety of fresh produce from all around the country. Our feature of the week is Cherries as word on the cherry vine, (yes we know cherries don’t grow on vines) is there’s only around four weeks left to enjoy this beautiful summer fruit! Supply is still strong mainly from Tasmania and goo..

Brisbane Produce Report – 21 January   January 20, 2022  adonaldson The wholesale industry is still facing a few supply issues around the country, however your local fruit and veg shops are keeping up with demand, with shelves full of fresh produce. Summer stone fruits, mainly coming from southern states are tasting delicious at the moment. Keep an eye out for yellow-fleshed nectarines, white and yellow peaches, and plums, which are all great eating and very affordable! There are so many great ways to use fruit, try your hand at these Pulled Chicken ..

Brisbane Produce Report – 14 January   January 14, 2022  adonaldson With supply chain issues struggling across the country, you can always rely on your local fruit and veg shop, as there is an abundance of great produce still available and store owners and workers are putting in the extra effort to ensure the shelves are full. Stone fruits mainly coming from the southern states are your summer fruit standout this week, with plenty of great quality Peaches and Nectarines available. There are also great quality Plums available, excellent for eating fresh or..

Brisbane Produce Report – 7 January   January 6, 2022  adonaldson We are coming into the new year strong with great offerings of summer fruits available at your local fruit and veg shop this season. Due to labour shortages, some prices for fruit and veg on average will be slightly higher, but the quality is fantastic this year. Some areas in South Australia and New South Wales have seen heavy rain impacting production on some lines, as well as damaging weather in Queensland which may impact the mango season. What’s good now? Veggies that ar..