Whether you’re ticking off your weekly shopping or grabbing a few last-minute items, your local A better choice! fruit and veg shop has got you covered with Australian grown produce hand-selected from the Brisbane Markets. Let’s take a closer look at some delicious highlights you won’t want to miss this week.
We are celebrating a tasty tropical treat as our pick of the week with locally grown Dragon Fruit from Gatton and the Greater Brisbane region in abundance right now. Thanks to ideal growing conditions, this colourful fruit is the perfect way to brighten up your summer. Imagine the refreshing flavours of Kiwifruit, Pear, and Watermelon all in one bite! Packed with vitamins C and E, and iron, Dragon Fruit is perfect for smoothies or just eating fresh by scooping the pulp straight from the skin.
Victoria’s Plums are in season and ready to enjoy. Whether it is a Queen Garnet or a Sugar Plum, these sweet, juicy fruits are well-priced and bursting with flavour. Enjoy them fresh or incorporate them into your favourite recipes for a perfect touch of sweetness.
In abundance this week and better than ever are Hass Avocados. Sourced from Western Australia, these creamy delights are packed with nutrients, including more potassium than bananas and healthy fats that help our bodies absorb essential vitamins. Want to spice things up? Try making your own homemade guacamole with a dash of Lime, a sprinkle of paprika, and a pinch of salt! Or keep it classic with a smashed Avocado on toast.
William Pears from Victoria are perfect for your next salad, dessert, or poaching recipe. Sweet, juicy, and tender, these Pears are a great addition to any dish. Plus, they pair beautifully with blue cheese, aged cheddar, and gouda on your grazing platters. Try this quick and easy Pear and Burrata Walnut Salad with your next BBQ. Also, when selecting your Pears, keep in mind, a William Pear skin will change from green to yellow when ripe.
Still going strong this week are those sweet, golden bundles of goodness from Bundaberg – Gold Sweet Potatoes. Still in excellent supply and priced accordingly, if you stocked up last week, fear not, as here are a few different ways you can incorporate them into your meals – try Sweet Potato and Feta Salad, Mexican Roasted Sweet Potatoes, or Sweet Potato Hash for a delicious twist!
The perfect staple vegetable that provides us with loads of nutrients and vitamins is Broccoli. Locally grown in Stanthorpe, Broccoli is not only nutritious but also an excellent addition to any meal. Toss them in salads, steam them as a side, or throw them in your favourite stir-fry. With supply plentiful and quality fantastic, you cannot go past these green trees without adding one to your basket this week!
Corn from Gatton and Bowen is in abundance this week and the quality is amazing. When selecting fresh Corn, look for ears that are heavy, have bright green husks, and plump kernels. Whether it is on the cob or mixed into a salad or salsa, Corn is a popular Australian vegetable.
So, next time you are heading to the shops to grab the groceries remember to swing by your local A better choice! fruit and veg shop for all your fresh produce needs. All A better choice! stores are supplied by the Brisbane Markets, where a large range of quality, fresh produce comes from thousands of Australian growers.
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.
