AUTUMN MARKET UPDATE
4 May 2026
TOMATOES
Some Strawberry Toms (pictured) arrived today. Monte Rosas are the best Heirloom and the sweetest is the Mini Roma Truss.
AUSTRALIAN YUZU FRUIT
Appearing in the Market, but super expensive.
BROAD BEANS
New season just started, but price is too high at this stage.
AUSTRALIAN POMEGRANATES
Now is the time. Plenty to choose from.
PERSIMMONS
In season, plentiful, good quality and the price is right.
IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL
FRUIT: September Candy Plums, Navel Oranges, Golden Delicious Apples, Missile Apples, Chestnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Gold Kiwifruit, Quinces, Corella Pears, Persimmons, Mandarins, Pears, Rockmelon, Seedless Grapes, Limes, Pomegranates.
VEGETABLES: Rocket Bunches, Chicory, Fresh Olives, Brussels Sprouts, Rapa, Endive, Silverbeet, Tuscan Cabbage (Cavolo Nero), Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Roman Beans, Eggplants
EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND
FRUIT: Watermelon, Figs, Cumquats, Honeydew, Blueberries, Passionfruit, Lemons, Finger Limes, Kiwifruit, Cherry Truss Tomatoes, Mini Roma Tomatoes, Large Heirloom Tomatoes
VEGETABLES: Broad Beans, Long Red Chillies, Basil, Water Spinach, Red Bullhorn Peppers, Asparagus, Yellow Zucchini, Yellow Beans and Peas
HERBS: Basil
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)
If you have any special requests or need advice for your seasonal menu, please be in touch.