ISSUE 150 "FRESH IS BEST"

The supply of Vegetables is good, and prices are fair, with many significant value options available now, which is an excellent change from the tough Winter and Spring we went through. All the fruit is of good value and excellent quality, especially the stone fruit.

As happens every year, the local Lemon season has finished resulting in a lower supply and higher pricing. However, Limes have increased in supply, and prices have fallen and will continue to fall as the season progresses.

ISSUE 149 "FRESH IS BEST"

We have now switched to VIC and SA growing regions for most products. Supply is short for some major lines, including Broccoli, Broccolini, Capsicums, Eggplant, Baby Spinach and Rocket. We’re expecting supply to improve in the New Year.

ISSUE 148 "FRESH IS BEST"

The Queensland growing region of Bowen has finished for vegetables. The cold and wet weather in our next major growing region Victoria has affected supply resulting in many shortages in vegetables and Leaf lines.

Lines majorly affected are Tomatoes, Broccolini, Cauliflower, Capsicums, Eggplant and Leaf lines such as Baby Spinach and Rocket.

ISSUE 147 "FRESH IS BEST"

Bowen vegetable growing region is finishing for the season, and we will start to head down the East coast and pull from southeast QLD and Victoria. This will affect the supply of some vegetables in the short term until the new growing regions ramp up.

ISSUE 146 "FRESH IS BEST"

The torrential rain and flooding along the Eastern Seaboard have temporarily prevented some growers from getting tractors into the fields to harvest. There is no major effect on supply at this stage due to us pulling stock from many growing regions at this time of year.

ISSUE 145 "FRESH IS BEST"

The new season of Aussie Asparagus is now in full swing. They are excellent value and are expected to stay that way for 2-3 months. Plenty of different grades and sizes are available: Thick, thin & loose. White Asparagus and Purple are available.