Cooler climates across many growing regions of Queensland are signalling the start of new produce seasons that provide us with some of our favourite fruit and vegetables. With those harvests just around the corner, it is time to see what delicious fresh produce is available right now from your local, independent A better choice! store, sourced from Australian growers through the Brisbane Markets.
With strong supplies and exceptional quality across a range of fresh produce lines, it is a great time for shoppers to take advantage of excellent value and vibrant offerings.
Our pick of the week is Grapefruits from North and Central Queensland. Currently abundant in supply, a ripe Grapefruit should be uniform in colour, oval-shaped and heavy for its size. Known for their refreshing flavour profile of sweetness, tartness and bitterness, all in one fruit, Grapefruits are a great source of vitamins A, C, potassium, fibre, and antioxidants.
Navel Oranges from Gayndah and surrounding areas in the Burnett Region are also in good supply this week. These Oranges are top quality and are among the first of the new season’s harvest to hit the Markets. If you are looking for something a little bit different, then why not give this Carrot and Orange Soup a try. Delicious, healthy and filling, this perfect weeknight dinner is not only easy to cook but also requires minimal clean-up. What could be better than that?
Sunshine Coast Pineapples are steady in supply and good eating right now. These golden tropical favourites have a vibrant sweetness that your family will love.
Sweet Corn from Gatton is another great choice this week, with well-filled husks and bright yellow kernels that deliver on both flavour and visual appeal. Try these Air-fried Broccoli and Corn cheese balls at your next friend get-together and watch them disappear.
Bundaberg growers are providing a great supply of Roma Tomatoes this week, offering good value for money. Firmer and less juicy than other varieties, Roma Tomatoes are known for their rich colour and full flavour, making them ideal for creating a delicious and vibrant-looking sauce.
Finally, an aromatic herb to add to your shopping basket this week, with bunches showing excellent leaf quality and strong appeal, is Dill. This vibrant herb adds a distinct anise-like taste to dishes, and it pairs brilliantly with fish, vegetables, sauces and dressings.
If you are looking for a wide variety of quality fruit and vegetables that are fresh and perfect for eating, look no further than your local, independent fruit and veg shop that displays the A better choice! logo. Their produce is sourced from thousands of Australian farms through the Brisbane Markets. So, visit your local A better choice! fruit and vegetable store this week and fill your basket with the best of local, 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.
