For those who love Mangoes, it is time to rejoice and cheer as Mango season has officially begun! To satisfy the craving, you can find deliciously sweet and juicy Mangoes sourced through the Brisbane Markets on the shelves of your local, independent A better choice! retailer, in-store now from growing regions in North Queensland and the Northern Territory.
And to celebrate, the annual Brisbane Markets Mango Auction took place this week, with the symbolic first tray of Mangoes for the season being auctioned. This year, we are proud to announce that the event saw over $82,000 raised for charities, Redkite and The Lady Musgrave Trust. Elijah Etri from the Skippy’s group took out the title of Brisbane Markets Mango Monarch for 2026, with an incredible bid of $70,000.
Known for their sweet, tangy taste and soft, juicy flesh, Mangoes are perfect for salads, smoothies, desserts, and of course, great eating fresh! To pick the perfect Mango, squeeze it gently and see if it gives a little when pressure is applied. A ripe mango will have a sweet, fragrant aroma and smooth skin. Nothing will please the tastebuds more than the fresh flavours of zest, spice, and sweetness in this Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa, or try this Mango Chutney if you are looking for a sweet and flavourful condiment to complement a savoury dish.
Pineapples from Beerwah, the Sunshine Coast and Caboolture are in abundance right now, and the quality is outstanding. Prickly, but oh-so-sweet, these tropical treats are a must-have this week, and if you are a fan of Pineapple on pizza, you cannot go wrong with these Mini Pineapple Pizzas.
Ginger from Gympie and the Sunshine Coast offers fantastic value and incredible taste. Whether you are adding a zing to your stir-fry or brewing a soothing tea, this spice is sure to elevate your dishes. Packed with nutrients, Ginger is an excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powerhouse.
If you are looking for a mild, sweet, flavoured Lettuce, perfect for salads, sandwiches and burgers, then Green Oak Lettuce from Lowood is for you. With a plentiful supply and excellent quality, Green Oak Lettuce will add the crunch and freshness that you are looking for.
Finally, for something different, White Eggplant from Bowen is a must-try this week and offers an alternative to a regular Eggplant. White Eggplants are milder, creamier, and less bitter, with firmer flesh making them ideal for roasting and frying and great in stews and dips if you want a slightly different taste.
Be sure to visit your local, independent fruit and vegetable store displaying the A better choice! logo this week for all your fresh, quality, seasonal produce needs, grown on Australian farms and sourced through the Brisbane Markets, Queensland Heart of Fresh Produce.
About Brisbane Markets
As Queensland’s only central fruit and vegetable market, the Brisbane Markets is the state’s most important centre for the marketing and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables. It records an annual trade of over 700 million kilograms of produce valued at more than $2 billion.
An important economic and employment hub, more than 4,500 people work or do business at the markets each day through over 170 businesses. This includes over 45 wholesalers who receive fresh produce from over 7,000 growers and trade five days a week to more than 800 registered buyers.
About Brisbane Markets Limited
Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) is the owner of the Brisbane Markets site and is responsible for its ongoing management and development.
BML provides infrastructure and services to facilitate the marketing of fresh food, flowers and other ancillary products for fruit, vegetable and flower wholesalers, retailers, provedores, secondary wholesalers, food processors, transporters, exporters, industry organisations and market support businesses.
More information can be found on our website: www.brisbanemarkets.com.au.
About A better choice!
The A better choice! retailers are hardworking local family business owners, who are passionate about fruit and vegetables, they are our experts in their field and provide excellent customer service… with a smile.
Here’s the thing: no one can match A better choice! fruit and vegetable retailers for FRESH! Every morning, they hand pick a diverse selection of high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables from the Brisbane Markets, sourced from thousands of Australian farms.
Make your first choice A better choice! with local retailers throughout Southeast Queensland including Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Tweed Heads. Please click on the link to find your local fruit retailer www.abetterchoice.com.au/store-locator/. By shopping at your local fruit and veg shop, you are making A better choice!
About Brismark
Brismark is a member organisation which represents and serves the needs of the wholesaling sector of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry – in particular, the primary wholesalers that operate out of the Brisbane Markets at Rocklea. Brismark provides industry representation, and a range of financial and business services to support the wholesaling sector of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry and their associated businesses and actively contributes to strengthen the Central Market system. Brismark also oversees the A better choice! retailer program in Queensland.
