WINTER MARKET UPDATE
27 August 2026
BROAD BEANS
A lot more have arrived this week, so price is falling. Quality and supply both look pretty good.
ROMANESCO
Some really nice ones have hit the Market floor. Supply might be a bit up and down, but all in all we should be right for the next little while.
ASPARAGUS
It's safe to say the Australian season is underway. Not huge volumes at this point so pretty expensive and best to order Monday to Friday.
MISSILE APPLES
Finishing up soon so make the most of them.
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
Some lovely Ox Hearts started this week. At the Market they are called ‘Grandma’s Heirloom Tomatoes’ but they look so good they should be could Nonna’s Tomatoes!
IN SEASON, GOOD VALUE & PLENTIFUL
FRUIT: Corella Pears, Strawberries, Blood Oranges, Pomelo, Navel Oranges, Gold Kiwifruit, Cumquats, Quinces, Brown Pears, Mandarins, Green Pears, Lemons.
VEGETABLES: Broad Beans, Romanesco, Zucchini Flowers, Nettles, Globe Artichokes, Roman Beans, Yellow Beans, Borlotti Beans, Peas, Baby Capsicums, Rhubarb, Long Red Chillies, Green Garlic, Baby Cucumbers, Wombok, Rocket Bunches, Chicory, Brussels Sprouts, Rapa, Endive, Silverbeet, Cavolo Nero, Kale, Rainbow Chard, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fioretto, Eggplants
EXPENSIVE OR HARD TO FIND
FRUIT: Grapes (USA), Mini Roma On The Vine, Limes, Persimmons, Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon, Pineapples, Golden Delicious, Figs, Passionfruit, Large Heirloom Tomatoes, Ox Heart Tomatoes, Green Kiwifruit, Finger Limes
VEGETABLES: Corn, Lebanese Cucumbers, Green 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. This media release provides deeper insight:
Farmer Confidence Plummets amid Crisis (NSW Farmers, 12 May 2026)
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