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28/04/2026

Mother’s Day = a good excuse for something a little special 😉

For the next 2 weeks, we’ve added Shepherd’s croissants + slices to Marketplace - not everyday staples, just sometimes treats worth sharing.

Because balance matters… and so does celebrating Mum 💛

20/04/2026

MARKET UPDATE

Apples – Price vs Popularity
Pink Lady apples are still the most popular but also the most expensive.

We get it… kids love them. But why not try something different for yourself?

Golden Delicious = cheaper, full of flavour, softer European style. Not popular with shops (yellow doesn’t “pop”)… but that’s your win.

Pears – New Season Varieties
Corella pears are in this week.
Can eat crunchy
Even better when ripened
Store for ages

🍍 Tropical Fruits – Mixed Bag
Good value: bananas, papaya, passionfruit (~90c)
Avoid for now:
Pineapple
Melons (scarce for 3–4 weeks)
Watermelon hitting ~$4/kg in shops

Berries & Citrus
Berries still decent (blueberries improving), but not as cheap as last week

Citrus is the star right now:
✔ Grapefruit, lemons, limes
✔ Mandarins (~$5/kg, dropping by May)

Veg Watch – What’s Hot
✔ Avocados (Shepard & Hass) – great value
✔ Beans & corn – super cheap
✔ Xerri’s broccoli – improving + less than HALF price
✔ Lettuce, capsicum, cucumber, eggplant, zucchini – all cheap
✔ Leeks, pumpkin, fennel, brown onions – good buying

Veg to Avoid as prices high
Beetroot (all types)
Red onions
Rhubarb
(Seems reds are having a moment… not a good one)

Leafy Greens are Back
Great value again: Silverbeet, spinach, radish, coriander, parsley

Tomatoes are Good News
Snacking tomatoes still strong
Field & Roma tomatoes starting to come down in price

⛽ Fuel Watch
Too early to call — we’re taking it week by week. But… so far, so good.

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13/04/2026

Monday Market Update
A relatively quiet morning, with some welcome price relief for Iceberg lettuce (now under $3 each). Still Victorian, but Xerri will start in a few weeks’ time.

Another price drop: Josephine pears came in below budget and are now $2.82/kg. One of the most fragrant pears, worth a try.

Persimmons are back, albeit smaller fruit than usual.

Regular cherry and grape tomatoes are scarce, but there’s plenty of black and yellow cherry.

Also, Roma tomato supply from North Queensland is picking up - back on the Marketplace menu.

All-in-all, market prices are yet to fully price the effects of higher fuel prices 🤞🤞🤞

10/04/2026

W2616 Market Update
Autumn is settling in, and the market is shifting… here’s what’s worth popping in your box (and what’s not ).

Apples & Pears: More Choice, Better Value
Apple season is opening up nicely. Kanzi apples are stepping in as a great-value alternative to Pink Lady, while Fuji, Royal Gala and Granny Smith are all improving in supply.
Pears are also having a moment with Red Sienna Pride is nearly done, but fragrant Josephines have arrived. And next week, we swap Williams out for Packhams.

Berries: A Bit of a Rollercoaster
After last week’s strawberry price shock (yep… double 😬), we’re cautiously optimistic. Prices should come down… but we’ll believe it when we see it.
Good news though: blackberries are looking great and raspberries are an absolute steal at around $3

Grapes: Pricier but Worth It
Supply is tightening, but the eating quality? Possibly the best we’ve seen. Sometimes you just pay for the good stuff.

Citrus: The Comeback Kid
Queensland citrus is ramping up, which means cheaper lemons, ruby grapefruit and Imperial mandarins (under $5/kg ).
Kiwi fruit is colourful green, gold and red — but still on the pricey side.

Melons: Not Their Time (Yet)
Give melons a miss for now. We’ll revisit once Queensland supply improves and prices drop.

Avocados: Bargain Alert
Shepards are still under $1 and now joined by late-season Hass from WA at $1.48.
Prefer that nutty Hass flavour? Worth the upgrade. Either way the April avo prices like this are rare.

Local Heroes
Manuel Xerri is keeping the corn coming (even while supplying the Royal Easter Show!).
Plus: whole broccoli from the Xerri family — leaves, stems, the lot — bigger, more nutritious, and now half the price by weight

One Week Wonders & New Greens
George Portelli is bringing:
• Small red cabbages for $2.40
• Baby bok choy (buk choi) fresh, tender and around $2 a bunch
Hello, easy stir-fries

Veg Watch
J*P pumpkins = great value
Tomatoes = still pricey ❌ (hang tight for Queensland supply in about a month)
BUT… yellow and black cherry tomatoes are looking good at around $3.50

Something Different
Chestnuts are back — perfect for roasting (check Marketplace for how-to )
And feeling adventurous? Try fresh olives! Cure them yourself and is so easy, no fancy gear, just a bit of patience.

In short:
Shop smart, follow the seasons, and let the market guide your box this week.

27/03/2026

What’s In Season?

Alright the markets have spoken… and this week it’s basically a tropical holiday in your fruit bowl.

Tropical Stars
Papaya, pineapple and passionfruit are absolutely bringing it this week both sweet, juicy and seriously good value.
And bananas? Still the hero of the basket at $3.25/kg
Meanwhile supermarkets are flirting with between $3.90 to $4.50/kg… awkward.

New Season Apples & Berry Swap
Say hello to NEW season Kanzi apples from Queensland at $6.86/kg and yep, cheaper than Pink Ladies.

Blueberries have clocked off (scarce + pricey), so we’re calling in reinforcements:
• Raspberries $3 a punnet
• Strawberries $3.60 a punnet

Easy switch.
Melons & A Little Plot Twist
Watermelon is cruising along nicely and Rockmelons are still big now $5.86 each so up $2

And now for something a bit fancy…
Kiwi… but make it red
Yep, Red Kiwi have entered with them being sweeter than gold, slightly smaller.

Red Kiwi $2.21 each
Gold Kiwi still going strong
Green Kiwi arriving next week

Veggie Patch Update

Shepard avocados under $1 (run, don’t walk)
Green beans $4.90/kg
Broccoli is coming down in price, with local Xerri Family Farm stock landing next week
Cabbage & kale are great value
Cauliflower with a drumroll… now around $4

The “Fuel Crisis Veg”

Beetroot has had a moment… and not the good kind.
Up 50% and a bit scarce at $6.73/kg. Blame fuel, not the farmers.
Potatoes and tomatoes are also feeling the pinch thanks to transport from SA.

Salad Days
Plenty to love: cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, eggplant, pumpkin and leafy greens everywhere. Basically, your salad bowl has no excuses.

Why seasonal matters
Behind all this good food is something even better. Eating produce in season means it’s fresher, tastier, and often better value because it hasn’t travelled far or needed expensive storage. We’re paying our farmers 10–15% more to help cover rising fuel and input costs because we want them to know we have their backs and to keep growing the amazing produce we all rely on.

So every box you fill? You’re backing Aussie farmers, supporting seasonal produce, and keeping fresh food flowing. Not bad for a week’s shop.

24/03/2026

Some beautiful photos of one of our Tamworth hubs 🥦🍉🥕🍋

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22/03/2026

BOX DIVVY MARKET UPDATE

Big Flavour, Bigger Bargains

Alright food lovers, here’s what’s happening in the markets this week and yes, there are some absolute standouts (plus a few drama queens, as usual).

Fruit — Eat Now vs Wait Patiently

GOLD KIWI
Let’s start with kiwifruit, because they’re clearly in two very different moods. Green kiwi are still not ripe and showing zero interest in cooperating, so we’re leaving them alone for now.

The early gold kiwi, on the other hand, are absolutely sweet, juicy, and ready to go right now. No waiting, no disappointment. Slice them over yoghurt, toss into a smoothie, or just eat them straight from the fridge like nature’s sorbet.

STRAWBERRIES
The big “wow” this week is strawberries. We’ve 500g jumbo punnets from Tasmania and Victoria at $4.90, and they are the kind of strawberries that never make it home intact. If you do manage some self-control, try tossing them with a little balsamic and mint, or freeze them for smoothies (though let’s be honest, freezing requires leftovers).

APPLES
Fuji apples have ramped up in supply and dropped to $5.77/kg, cheaper than last week. They’re naturally extra sweet because they store more sugars on the tree, which basically makes them the overachievers of the apple world. Great for lunchboxes, or slice and pan-fry with a bit of butter for a quick dessert.

MELONS
Rockmelons are big this week at $3.73 each, and definitely worth grabbing. Chill, slice, add a squeeze of lime.

BANANAS
Bananas are still cheap so enjoy it while it lasts because they’re likely to go up soon. This is your window to stock up without regret, maybe freeze them for smoothies.

ALL ROUNDERS
There are also some great-value all-rounders at the moment, including watermelon, Nashi pears, grapes and pomegranates.

Vegetables … Where the Real Wins Are

Beans are cheaper this week at $6.68/kg. For comparison, Coles is at $7.50/kg or $12/kg if you prefer them prepacked in plastic for reasons no one can quite explain. A quick stir-fry with garlic and olive oil and you’re sorted.

Sugar snap peas are another standout at $19.03/kg compared to $32/kg at Coles. Snap them up while you can.

Chinese broccoli is back after a shortage, coming in at $3.14 each. These are grown by Simon Chong in Leppington in the Sydney Basin, so you’re getting fresh, local produce. Best way to use it? Quick blanch, then drizzle with oyster sauce and sesame oil. Simple and brilliant.

Caulini (baby cauliflower) from the Xerri Brothers is in this week in smaller “handful” sizes, around 400g for just $2.57. With regular cauliflower still expensive, this is a great alternative. Roast it with olive oil and salt and you’re done.

Capsicum, both red and yellow, are a standout at $3.73/kg, compared to $8.90 and $9.90/kg respectively at Coles.
And it’s a perfect time to get the soup pot going with leeks and brushed potatoes. There’s a recipe in the newsletter.

Australian farmers

It’s a great week to support Australian farmers, especially from the Sydney Basin. Wombok from the Portelli family in Maroota is just $2.69 (compared to $4.90 at Coles) and can be eaten raw in slaws or quickly stir-fried.

Cabbage is also excellent value at $2.77 each, while a mini cabbage at Coles will set you back $6.20 for less. Make it make sense.

🚫 Not This Week
The only thing not playing nicely is English spinach, which has jumped in price, so we’ve taken it off for now. It’ll be back when it behaves.

It’s a cracking week all round with great fruit, strong veg pricing, and plenty of Aussie fresh produce worth supporting. Fill your box, try something new, and maybe grab an extra punnet of strawberries… just in case they mysteriously disappear on the way home.