WINTER MARKET UPDATE
22 July 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Heirloom / Ox Heart Tomatoes: The Monte Rosa tomatoes we have been using are out of supply for the next 4-8 weeks. At this point there are no solid replacements. We will do our best and keep you informed.
Dill & Chives: Quality, price and supply are all very inconsistent at the moment.
Grapes: Australian Seedless Grapes are just about finished. Please note that as they have been held in cold storage they fall off the vine very easily.
UNWAXED LEMONS
Are in season but supply is irregular, so please order in advance.
PAPAYA
Price, supply and quality are all very good at the moment.
YELLOW BEANS
Look very good and I've seen plenty in the market.
MANDARINS
We are back to the Imperials which are now coming from Leeton, NSW.
QUAIL EGGS
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: Blood Oranges, Pomelo, Navel Oranges, Golden Delicious Apples, Missile Apples, Chestnuts, Gold Kiwifruit, Cumquats, Quinces, Brown Pears, Mandarins, Green Pears, Limes, Lemons
VEGETABLES: Baby Globe Artichokes, Roman Beans, Yellow Beans, Borlotti Beans, Peas, Baby Capsicums, Rhubarb, Long Red Chilli, Green Garlic, Baby Cucumbers, Wombok, Rocket Bunches, Chicory, Brussels Sprouts, Rapa, Endive, Silverbeet, Tuscan Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Eggplants
EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND
FRUIT: Persimmons, Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon, Pineapples, Green Apples, Figs, Passionfruit, Large Heirloom Tomatoes, Kiwifruit, Lemons, Finger Limes
VEGETABLES: Broccoli, Roman Beans, Cucumbers, Broad Beans, Australian Garlic, Asparagus, Yellow Zucchini, Yellow Squash
HERBS: French Tarragon, Chives, Basil, Dill
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.