Market Report 13 May 24

As usual lots happening in the Fresh Market as the seasons change

  • This week in the market we have seen the arrival of Queensland strawberries. Queensland strawberries will take over Vic production and will have much better keeping quality.
  • We are also seeing increased numbers and availability of mandarins as the Queensland citrus season gets into full swing . Imperial and afourer mandarin are sweet & juicy and great value at the moment. We also have sumo easy peel and daisy mandarins in store this week.  
  • Many people are waiting on seville oranges to make their orange marmalade but we are not expecting them in until June and we will let everyone know when they arrive
  • Australian Kiwi Fruit  are at peek production right now and offer great prices for the next week or so
  • New season Pink Lady Apples have started! and we have sensational unwaxed fresh picked pink lady apples for just $2.99kg
  • Greater number of cabbages are coming into market and we will at last see a reduction in the price of cabbages!
  • Cauliflower and Broccoli have been up and down in price on a daily basis depending on harvested numbers.
  • Also this week we have secured a great buy on beautiful green kale at $3 a bunch
  • Finally, the Vic grape season is coming to an end so enjoy them over the next couple of weeks while they last.

Cheers, Dean