WINTER MARKET UPDATE

10 July 2026


TRUFFLE SEASON IS UNDERWAY

Truffles are in abundance and if you're interested, please contact John direct. There are different grades and they need to be ordered in advance.

BLOOD ORANGES

Blood Oranges have hit the Market floor. Quality is great so you are good to go!

CAPE GOOSEBERRIES

Coming from Southern Queensland in 2kg boxes for $100. Supply very inconsistent and available by the box only

DRAGON FRUIT (WHITE FLESH)

Quite a lot in the Market and the quality is excellent.

BORLOTTI BEANS

Looking good again this week. They're not cheap but there seems to be a fair few in the Market.

BERGAMOT

Not very common and super expensive at $175 for a 5kg / box only. Available Monday to Friday only.

LEBANESE ZUCCHINI

A few more in the Market this week. Quality is very good and the price won't break the bank.


IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL

FRUIT: Blueberries, Pomelo, Navel Oranges, Golden Delicious Apples, Missile Apples, Gold Kiwifruit, Cumquats, Quinces, Brown Pears, Mandarins, Green Pears, Lemons, Green Tomatoes, Chestnuts

VEGETABLES: Baby Globe Artichokes, Borlotti Beans, Peas, Baby Capsicums, Rhubarb, Long Red Chilli, Green Garlic, Wombok, Rocket Bunches, Chicory, Brussels Sprouts, Rapa, Endive, Silverbeet, Tuscan Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Eggplants

EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND

FRUIT: Persimmons (from NZ), Limes, Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon, Pineapples, Green Apples, Figs, Strawberries, Passionfruit, Kiwifruit, Lemons, Finger Limes, Large Heirloom Tomatoes,

VEGETABLES: Broccoli, Roman Beans, Cucumbers, Broad Beans, Australian Garlic, Asparagus, Yellow Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Yellow Beans

HERBS: French Tarragon, Chives, 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 media articles provide deeper insight into the crisis:

Farmer Confidence Plummets amid Crisis (NSW Farmers, 12 May 2026)

Update for vegetable growers and industry on Middle East conflict impacts (AUSVEG, 14 April 2026)

Risk of vegetable price rise in response to spiralling fuel and fertiliser costs (ABC News, 26 March 2026)


If you have any special requests or need advice for your seasonal menu, please be in touch.

Customer Service Team

John Velluti 0407 402038

James Chesworth 0414 072623

Velluti’s Warehouse (until 10.30am) 0450 115966