With State of Origin just around the corner and Queenslanders rallying behind their beloved Maroons, it is also the perfect time to back another local team—our farmers! Whether cheering from the couch or running around at halftime, refuel with fresh produce sourced through the Brisbane Markets from your local, independent fruit and vegetable store that displays the A better choice! logo.
Our pick of the week is Watermelon, coming through the Brisbane Markets from growing regions across northern Queensland and the Northern Territory. The supply of Watermelons is excellent right now, and with prices low, they are a great way to stay hydrated, especially for those weekend sports with the kids. These super sweet and juicy Watermelons are of perfect eating quality, so make sure to add one to your trolley! Try this super quick and easy Watermelon Salsa to switch up the flavours of taco night.
Sweet, yet tangy, Pineapples from northern Queensland are a must this week. Whether you slice or dice your Pineapples, rest assured, they are in perfect eating quality this week. A little selection tip: to determine the sweetness of a Pineapple, smell the bottom of the fruit. If it smells sweet, add it to your basket! Try this delicious Roast Port with Pineapple Salsa this week to incorporate this tropical fruit into your winter meals.
Not only are Navel Oranges sweet, tangy, and juicy, but they are seedless and coming to the Brisbane Markets from northern New South Wales and Victoria! When selecting your Orange, select one with firm, yet smooth skin and heavy for its size. Naval Oranges are filled with vitamins A, C, and E and have high levels of potassium, making them the perfect healthy choice. If you have some leftover Oranges in your fruit bowl this week, give these Orange Muffins a go; they are the perfect lunchbox treat.
Celery from Victoria is of great value again this week, and as the weather gets cooler and soup season begins, it is time to add some Celery to your shopping basket. It is the perfect soup ingredient and a great way to add a source of antioxidants, enzymes, potassium and vitamins A, C and K to your diet.
Incorporating Cauliflower into you diet offers your body lots of nutrients, such as calcium, iron and magnesium. With supply from the Lockyer Valley in abundance, visit the A better choice! website for a range of recipes that will make your Cauliflower dishes unforgettable. Curried Cauliflower Couscous is one hearty dish with a creamy dressing that will make you want to eat more! This week, Cauliflower is coming from growing regions in Gatton and the Lockyer Valley. So, GO Queensland! And support your local, independent fruit and veg shop that proudly displays the A better choice! logo, while feeding your team the best produce around. You will find quality produce at your local, independent retailer, grown by thousands of Aussie farmers, with the freshest picks 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.
