Happy New Year! 🌟 If you’re aiming to make better choices with your New Year’s resolutions, you’ve come to the right place, as we kick off 2025 with a health injection of fruit and veggies to your weekly shop through the Brisbane Markets Produce Report! We are all about motivating, educating, and inspiring healthier eating and smarter grocery shopping habits – so why not start today and shop at your local A Better Choice! fruit and veg shop.
Our first pick of the week for 2025 is Broccoli. Grown locally in Stanthorpe, this veggie is not only super tasty, but it’s packed with nutrients, and vitamins, and it’s so easy to cook! The quality is excellent, and supply is plentiful, so if you’re into Broccoli, this is a good week to get some in your basket. Try something fun and different with these Air-fried Broccoli and Corn Cheese balls? The crunchy outside and gooey cheesy inside make them the perfect afternoon or party snack. Or, for something more comforting, you can’t go wrong with a Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake.
Speaking of Cauliflower, the Granite Belt is delivering some incredible, crunchy, cloud-like florets this week. With great supply available, Cauliflower represents great value this week for those that may have overspent during the holidays. Try these Cauliflower Wings for a crispy, flavourful treat, or whip up some Cauliflower, Zucchini and Halloumi Fritters for a tasty and hearty dish that’s sure to please.
For those who love Pumpkins, we have some good news-,Jap Pumpkins, and are in great supply and even better eating quality this week. Growing conditions in Bundaberg have been spot on, allowing these versatile orange marvels to be at their best to start the new year. Jap Pumpkins are perfect for roasting, soups, steaming, or even making Pumpkin scones, Jap Pumpkins are high in fibre and full of micronutrients, including beta carotene and vitamin A.
Another orange veg that is of great value this week is Carrots. Making their way to the mainland from Tassie, roasted, raw or dunked in your favourite dip, crunchy Carrots never fail to disappoint. Supply and quality are both good so grab a bunch whether you need a simple snack or to heighten a flavoursome dish.
Watermelon from Gatton and Chincilla are a fantastic choice this week, as not only are they great value, with a water content of around 92 percent, they can keep us hydrated on these hot summer days. Full of antioxidants and vitamins A, B and C, give these sweet Watermelon Crushes a go to keep cool on a hot summer day.
For a quick energy boost, look no further than North Queensland Lady Finger Bananas. Great value this week, these nutritious, convenient, and naturally sweet Bananas are the perfect on-the-go snack, giving you all the fuel you need to start 2025 off strong! Here’s a yummy Blueberry and Banana Smoothie that will get you moving in the morning!
Although Christmas may have passed, Cherries are still in abundance as supply from Tasmania continues to be strong. Even better is that the price is going down. These Tasmanian Cherries are sweet and juicy and in season now, adding a burst of sweetness to any meal or snack. Add them to your breakfast, enjoy them as an afternoon snack, or sprinkle them on top of a dessert—there’s no reason not to enjoy these juicy gems!
With more than 100 A better choice! stores across Queensland, there’s always a local store ready to serve you the freshest produce. By supporting your neighbourhood fruit and veg shop, you’re not just eating healthy—you’re also supporting your community. The produce is handpicked from the Brisbane Markets at Rocklea, where it’s sourced from thousands of local farms. So, what are you waiting for? Start 2025 strong with fresh, nutritious choices from your local A better choice! fruit and veg shop.
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 50 wholesalers who receive fresh produce from over 7,000 growers and trade five days a week to more than 800 registered buyers.
