Friday, 21 November is National Agricultural Day – a day we thank and pay tribute to produce growers and farmers across Australia. This year for National Agriculture Day, we are asked to Stand with the Land and celebrate Australian farmers. At the Brisbane Markets, we recognise the hard work and dedication of growers, especially those that supply the 700 million kilograms of fresh produce to the Markets every year. Show your support by shopping at your local, independent fruit and vegetable store that is sourced through the Brisbane Markets with produce from growers from over 7,000 farms across Australia.
Our pick of the week is Sweet Corn, with an abundant supply from the Lockyer Valley and North Queensland. Sweet Corn is not only tasty but also a great source of vitamin C, dietary fibre, folic acid and phosphorus. Ideal for spring and summer, Corn can be light and refreshing in a salad or provide the perfect crunch and creaminess when grilled on the barbecue and covered in butter. To select good Corn, look for tightly husked ears with bright green husks and fresh-looking silks at the top. When storing, keep it in its husk and place it in the fridge’s crisper drawer as soon as possible. For even longer storage, wrap the ears in a damp paper towel before putting them in a plastic bag, which helps lock in moisture and freshness.
Another wallet-friendly vegetable this week is Cherry Tomatoes from the Lockyer Valley, Bundaberg, and New South Wales. These are perfect for snacking – bite sized, juicy, and naturally sweet. Although Cherry Tomatoes are tasty on their own, if you are looking for a simple and seasonal salad idea, give this Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad a try.
Asparagus from Victoria continues to be fantastic value, as supply is plentiful right now. Treat your Asparagus like flowers when storing them by filling a container with about one centimetre of cold water and placing the Asparagus standing in the container, then covering and storing in the fridge.
Sweet and tangy Limes from Mareeba are rolling into the Brisbane Markets, ready for the festive season! Citrus fruits are an enjoyable addition to many dishes and drinks! Here are a few recipes of inspiration featuring the delightful Lime: Grilled Pacific Prawns with Lime Ginger Marinade, Grilled Lime Chicken with Sweet Potato Salad, or add a zing to your morning and give this delicious Lime Smoothie a go!
Watermelon, Rockmelon and Honeydew Melons continue to be of excellent supply, quality, and value! Beat the summertime heat with a nice big juicy Melon grown in regions from North Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Take the time today to educate yourself about Australia’s agriculture sector and celebrate the hard work and dedication that goes towards the food you see on your plate every day. Show your support of Australian growers by shopping at your local, independent A better choice! store, where your produce has been sourced through the Brisbane Markets.
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.
