AUTUMN MARKET UPDATE
16 APRIL 2026
Impact of Fuel & Fertiliser Shortages on Fresh Produce Prices
We have seen produce prices increasing and this will continue with the ongoing uncertainty of when the conflict in the Middle East will end. Farmers are grappling with the viability of planting crops due to the fuel and fertiliser shortages. These two recent media articles provide deeper insight into the crisis:
Risk of vegetable price rise in response to spiralling fuel and fertiliser costs (ABC News, 26 March 2026)
Update for vegetable growers and industry on Middle East conflict impacts (AUSVEG, 14 April 2026)
OLIVES
Plenty arriving, mainly green varieties at this stage.
STONE FRUIT
Peaches / Nectarines / Queen Garnets are all finished. However, we are still getting some nice late season yellow flesh plums. Right now - “Flavour Falls”.
CUMQUATS
Have started but quality is still to improve.
FRENCH TARRAGON
Is back but as it's coming from Victoria it's only available Mon-Fri.
GLOBE ARTICHOKES
In the Market but quality is not great yet.
EGGS
Our egg supplier is warning that prices are going up next week.
IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL
FRUIT: Golden Delicious Apples, Chestnuts, Gold Kiwifruit, Plums, Quinces, Missile Apples, Shepard Avocados, Persimmons, Mandarins, Pears, Rockmelon, Seedless Grapes, Limes, Pomegranates
VEGETABLES: Brussels Sprout, Rapa, Silverbeet, Tuscan Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Borlotti Beans, Roman Beans, Eggplants, Kale
EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND
FRUIT: Watermelon, Figs, Cumquats, Green Mangoes, Dragon Fruit, Honeydew, Blueberries, Passionfruit, Kiwifruit, Lemons, Finger Limes, Large Heirloom Tomatoes
VEGETABLES: Water Spinach, Red Bullhorn Peppers, Asparagus, Yellow Zucchini, Yellow Beans, Peas, Amaranth
HERBS: Basil
If you have any special requests or need advice for your seasonal menu, please be in touch.