While layers keep us warm on the outside, a diet rich in vegetables and fruit is the perfect way to warm up and stay healthy through the winter months. Visit your nearest A better choice! fruit and vegetable store and discover this week’s winter highlights sourced through the Brisbane Markets which is bustling with fresh seasonal produce.
Our pick of the week is Brussel Sprouts. Packed with nutrition and full of flavour, Brussels Sprouts are a winter staple, and they are in peak supply from farms around Gatton. These leafy green gems are rich in vitamins A and C, a good source of iron, and low in calories—not to mention they are great value this week. Whether you roast, steam, pan-fry or char them, Brussels Sprouts make the perfect side dish to any hearty winter meal.
Bright and bold, Yellow Capsicums from Bundaberg are the perfect vegetable to brighten up any dish. Known for their crisp texture and subtle sweetness, they are incredibly versatile—not just for salads, but also in hot meals, breakfast dishes and stir-fries. Try BBQ Capsicum Rings with Eggs for a colourful and healthy start to the day and remember, when selecting the best capsicum, look for firm, glossy skin and deep, vibrant colour for maximum flavour and crunch.
Although available year-round, Fennel is at its best right now, thanks to the cool growing conditions in the Lockyer Valley. This aromatic root vegetable brings a mild, anise-like flavour to dishes and is packed with vitamins A, C, calcium, and fibre. Great value this week thanks to an abundant supply, Fennel can be kept fresh by trimming the bulb and storing it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Citrus fruits are in excellent supply this week, especially Navel Oranges. Sweet and juicy, these seedless delights are perfect for snacking or using in warming winter desserts. Grown across regions in New South Wales and South Australia, Navel Oranges are of great value this week, and with the cold weather upon us, they provide a great vitamin C boost to fend off those pesky colds. Try this warming (and healthy) dessert, Baked Pears with Macadamias in Orange and Ginger Syrup, a nourishing treat that brings comfort and a dose of natural goodness.
Meanwhile, it is the tail end of the season for Imperial Mandarins from the Wide Bay region. However, do not worry—new season varieties are arriving now, including Daisy Mandarins from Gayndah and Mundubbera and Premier Mandarins from Emerald and North Queensland. All are bursting with flavour and vitamin C—perfect for satisfying that citrus craving.
There has never been a better time to support local growers and enjoy the best of Queensland’s fresh produce. Your local, independent A better choice! retailer offers a wide selection of top-quality fruit and vegetables, sourced from Australian farmers through the Brisbane Markets. Shop smart and shop seasonal at your local A better choice! store today.
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.
