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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..