Market Report September 9th 2020
Fresh market update: Wednesday 9th - Tuesday 15th of September 2020
COVID-19 Update
With the recent set back Victoria has had in relation to Covid-19, JL King & Co. is closely monitoring advice from Victorian and Australian Government Departments to provide up-to-date information concerning our operations and interactions with our valued customers.
We would like to assure our loyal customers that JL King & Co. has acknowledged the directions from the Victorian Government and in this current environment have taken appropriate actions to increase our safety protocols to protect our customers and our staff. We continue to monitor and make the necessary adjustments as the situation evolves.
Product Report
This week we will give you an overview of what is happening with different produce in the market place.
Product of the week |
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Broccoli Did you know broccoli has more Vitamin C than Oranges! |
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This week's best buys:
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Now in Season
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New Lines
Pomegrantes - New Season USA Produce have started but at a premium price. Grapes - New Season White Grapes from queensland have started but prices are still high. Oranges - Valencia Oranges have appeared in the market, although Navels are still the best buy. Queensland Pumpkin - good quality and good prices. Onions - South Australian and Victorian onions are a good buy. |
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Short SupplyMushrooms - inconsistent supply, unable to fulfill some orders completely.Limes - if possible, substitute with lemons, prices remain extremely high. Herbs - some herbs are still in short supply, but local basil is still in good supply from Inglewood. Grapes - both red and white grapes are limited, only USA produce available at a premium price. Apples - in the coming weeks, expect growers to hold back stock resulting in a slight increase in prices due to fires damaging stock at the start of the year. |
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Seasonal ChangesLimes still high in price but in the meantime, substitute with lemons Strawberries have firmed a little but still good value Raspberries are still demanding a premium price, will be scarce until later in the year Valencia Oranges have appeared in the market, but navel at this time is still the orange to buy Apples will see a slight increase in price in the up coming weeks due to growers holding stock back to get through the rest of the year Grapes only U.S.A Fruit available, prices at a premium Rockmelon and Honeydew gap in QLD growing areas has seen price increase, honeydew is smaller than usual Seedless Watermelon has had a massive jump in price due to a gap in the growing areas of NT, also Candy melon finished Avocado prices will start to come back with NZ fruit starting and more variety in the market Mushrooms inconsistent supply, unable to fulfil some orders, prices high with no short term relief Tarragon is a little hard to source, basil is a great substitute in good supply Cucumbers prices are coming back slowly with this warmer weather Australian Asparagus usually starts around Spring which should see an increase in quality and supply, with prices easing as more Autralian stock becomes available Lettuce stable supply of all varieties from NSW and QLD and priced well |
Simply Tasty News
WE'RE DOING A SALAD SHAKE-UP!
We're all about food that looks as good as it tastes, so we've given our ready-to-eat salad packaging a fresh new design
Head to your local Foodworks or IGA today to view our full range.
Weekly Specials
Available until Tuesday September 15th, 2020.
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Bananas |
$2.00/kg |
Jap Pumpkin |
$1.00/kg |
Green Cabbage |
$1.50 each |
5kg Brushed Potatoes |
$1.70 each |
Online ordering now available. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this report, prices and supply can change due to market fluctuations and availability.
