Market Report February 17th 2021

Produce update

AVOCADOS

We are now starting to see a lot more volume of green skinned Shepard avocados from Queensland coming into the market. This is why we made the switch as they are the best quality and value at this present time. Western Australian Hass is around, but only in bigger sizes. Once we see a steady volume of smaller fruit, we will make the switch over.

ORANGES

Currently we are using the USA fruit as they have a much better appearance and flavour. Our local Valencia fruit is still ideal for juicing and 3kg nets as they have a beautiful, sweet taste. You may have noticed a green tinge on the skin of our oranges, the green is due to chlorophyll produced on the peel to protect itself from sunburn. The green colour has no impact on flavour, in fact, some growers believe that citrus with regreening can have more sugar than deep-orange fruit.

POMEGRANTES

STRAWBERRIES

We are still seeing the effects of heavy rain and some hail 3 weeks ago. Fruit is a little tight and quality isn’t holding up as long. Only order what you require every day as we purchase fresh fruit daily.

PEARS

New season brown pears, nashi pear and corella pears are now slowly coming into the market. But stocks are limited at the moment. But are expecting to increase weekly. New season William pears are eating and looking excellent. Coming in from orchards all over the Goulburn Valley.

FIGS

Over the past week, we have seen large volume of fresh figs from Shepparton hit the market, making them perfect for any summertime menu. Include them in cheeseboards or a fresh summer salad. Yesterday we received our first few trays from our local grower right here in Bendigo.

$1.00 per kg

$3.00 per kg

$0.75 per bag

$3.25 per bag

$8.00 per box