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Brisbane Produce Report – 19 January   January 19, 2023  adonaldson Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrations will get underway this week, with many marking the beginning of the new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. We have lots of Asian fresh fruit and vegetables to help you ring in the new year with good fortune, happiness, wealth and longevity. Our pick of the week is the Pomegranate. These red, round jewels from Mareeba, symbolise prosperity, fertility and longevity, and will be in your local fruit and veg shop this week.  Po..

Brisbane Produce Report – 12 January   January 12, 2023  adonaldson As we roll into a bright new year, there is plenty on offer at your local fruit and veg shop! Summer has been producing a wide variety of delicious fruit and veg and we are seeing an extension of the season providing lots of great produce for you and your family this week! Our pick of the week is Cherries. Juicy, sweet and full of antioxidants, cherries are at their best value for the season so make sure you enjoy these sweet little delights from New South Wales, Victoria and South ..

Brisbane Produce Report – 22 December   December 22, 2022  adonaldson With Christmas just around the corner, and more summer days on the way, we’re hitting the peak of festive fruits from this season as well as great quality veggies to keep you healthy throughout this warmer weather! Our pick of the week this week is Nectarines from Victoria. Packed with flavour and full of health benefits, Nectarines are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Eat them on their own ..

Brisbane Produce Report – 15 December   December 14, 2022  adonaldson Your local fruit and veg shop is full of delicious seasonal fruit and veg this week with stand-out summer produce to grace your festive tables and feed the family. This time of year, is very busy for your local fruit and veg shop, and it’s an important time to be thankful for all the hard work that goes into providing the best quality fruit and veg to you and your community. Our pick of the week is Plums from Stanthorpe, the shining light of the stonefruit family this we..

Brisbane Produce Report – 9 December   December 8, 2022  adonaldson Find a bounty of deliciously fresh summer produce at your local fruit and veg shops this week with a stunning display of summer fruit. Keeping your energy levels up throughout the day in warmer weather is so important, and what could be better than some deliciously juicy produce from your local fruit and veg shop! Our pick of the week is the Lychee. Perfectly sweet and fragrant, Lychees from Mareeba are in good supply. Peel some for a quick snack or add to a fruit salad for a ta..

Brisbane Produce Report – 2 December   December 1, 2022  adonaldson Summer is finally here, and with the change in season comes a bounty of new-season fresh produce available at your local fruit and veg shop. Summer is the time to celebrate friends, family and the end of another year, and it’s always made much brighter by deliciously fresh salads, lunchtime spreads and family barbeques. Pick up some beautiful fresh, seasonal produce this week and into the festive season from your local fruit and veg shop to help you and your family celebrate this summer...

Brisbane Produce Report – 24 November   November 24, 2022  adonaldson As we enter the final week of Spring, we are excited to see the shift into warmer weather and all that comes with it. Your local fruit and veg shop will continue to see a change in rotation from spring produce to summer produce, with a bounty of stone fruit, Grapes, tropical fruits and your favourite staples. Rain in parts of the country is affecting some produce lines, but with more consistent weather, we will see better quality produce and an ease in prices. Watermelons are our p..

Brisbane Produce Report – 17 November   November 17, 2022  adonaldson Summer has started early at your local fruit and veg shop! A wide selection of delicious summer fruits has arrived, and we couldn’t be happier. With new season produce comes new recipes and a new taste to your weekly meals. Summer is the best time for delicious salads, and light meals with fresh, bold flavours. Be sure to get your shopping list in order this week and pick up the best quality produce at your local fruit and veg shop. Apricots are our pick of the week. Stone fr..

Brisbane Produce Report – 11 November   November 10, 2022  adonaldson With the weather warming up and social calendars quickly filling up, meal prepping is essential for maintaining a healthy diet when you’re busy! Meal prepping can also help to maintain your budget each week! Keep up to date with what’s in season at your local fruit and veg shop and plan ahead to save time and money! Our pick of the week this week is Globe Artichoke. A delicious option for your springtime meals. Known for its nutty flavour, Globe Artichokes are a cr..

Brisbane Produce Report – 4 November   November 3, 2022  adonaldson Enjoy the taste of Queensland’s warmer weather with a bounty of tropical and summer flavours starting to appear in your local fruit and veg shop this week. There is always something to suit everyone’s taste buds. Our pick of the week is the ripe, red Tomato.  This week, be spoilt for choice with Cherry, Roma, Grape and Gourmet varieties making their way from Bowen and Bundaberg to your local fruit and veg shop. Delicious and versatile Tomatoes are a great c..