Produce Updates
March 2 (2017)
Of Interest:
New Season oranges and mandarins are about 4 – 6 weeks away. The Stone fruit season is coming to an unfortunate end. There has been a lot of rain in North Queensland which has affected the supply of Bananas, avocados and some tropical fruit has also been affected. Vegetable Supply is still very light and prices are very high. Lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli and cucumbers have been the hardest hit, tomatoes are expected to firm up. We are hoping for some relief with the rain and cooler temperatures towards the end of the week.
| VEGETABLES | SUPPLY | COMMENTS |
| Beans | Light | Prices are firm from Fassifern Valley and VIC |
| Broccoli | Light | Priced firm from the Granite Belt and VIC |
| Cabbage | Light | Prices are high, they are coming from Lockyer Valley and the Granite Belt. |
| Capsicum | light | Prices are stable from SA and GB |
| Carrots | Good | Prices average, very sweet and coming from Fassifern Valley and TAS |
| Cauliflower | Light | Prices are high from VIC Heat has greatly affected local produce. |
| Cucumber (continental) | Light | Quality is down as the heat has greatly affected all varieties. Prices are firm at the moment from QLD |
| Eggplant | Good | Prices stable from NQ |
| Eschallots | Light | Prices are firm, coming out of the Lockyer Valley |
| Chinese Vegetables | Good | Prices are stable from the Lockyer Valley |
| Lettuce | Light | Prices are firm from the Granite Belt and VIC |
| Lettuce Variety | Light | Baby Gems, Cosberg, Baby Cos (roots on) |
| Salad Leaf | Light | Average quality from VIC |
| Fancy Lettuce | Light | Quality is good coming from one of our local farmers from the Sunshine Coast |
| Rocket and Baby Spinach | Light | This is a daily proposition due to the heat. Our supply is the best that is at the market at the moment. |
| Potatoes (washed) | Light | Prices are stable and coming out of SA |
| Snowpeas | Light | Prices are stable, from Granite Belt and VIC |
| Sweet potato | Good | Prices are easing coming out of Central Qld |
| Pumpkin | Light | Prices are firm coming from North Qld |
| Tomatoes | Light | Prices to rise coming out of North Qld |
| Cherry Tomatoes | Good | Prices are stable from Central Qld and VIC |
| Zucchini | Light | Prices are firm from CQ and Granite Belt |
| Asparagus | Light | Prices firm from Victoria |
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FRUIT |
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| Apples/pears | Light | New season in stock of the Royal Gala. Prices will be up until the new season is in full swing. |
| Avocados | Good | Autum brings the new season Shepard from North Qld. They are priced high at the moment. Shepard avocados are generally referred to as greenskin avocados as their skin stays green as they ripen. |
| Bananas | Light | Prices are firm from NQ |
| Grapes | Good | Prices to stable, they are now coming from CQ |
| Lemons | Good | Prices to stable from QLD |
| Limes | Good | Priced well and local supply |
| Pineapples | Good | Prices are stable from NQ We are using our local supplier here on the coast with the occasional top up from the markets. |
| Rockmelons | Good | Prices are good from NQ |
| Honeydew | Light | Prices stable also out of North Qld |
| Watermelon | Good | Prices are firm from NQ |
| Mangoes | All done | Season is all but over |
| Peaches | Good | Prices are good from GB and VIC The fruit is sweet and delicious. |
| Nectarines | Good | Prices are good from GB and VIC |
| Oranges | Light | Prices are high from the districts of SA, Juicing grade in short supply. We are using Valencias and they are still juicy and sweet. Lack of supply is driving the prices up. |
| Raspberries | Short | Quality is not great and Price firm from Northern NSW |
| Blueberries | Short | Prices are firm and very limited supply. |
| Strawberries | Light | Prices are firm local supply and due to heat the quality is not great. |
| HERBS | ||
| Basil | Good | Local supply |
| Thai Basil | Good | Local supply |
| Italian Parsley | Good | Local supply |
| Parsley curly | Good | Local supply |
| Dill | Good | Local supply |
| Kale | Good | Local supply |
| Onion chives | Good | Local supply |
| Rosemary | Good | Local supply |
| Mint | Good | Prices stable |
| Micro herbs | Good | Some of our micro herbs are from our spray free local farmer on the Coast, check out Instagram. |
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