Market Update

Happy Friday Everyone 

Lemons – the delivery of USA and Egyptian fruit were terrible and broke down from fumigation, Queensland lemon season only just starting so small volume, so we are relying on local lemons which there is also very little as our season is finishing, prices are ridiculous. $11+/kg.

Asparagus – all asparagus is E/states and the heat wave over East has caused major damage, prices are up, bunches nearly $5 each.

Apricots – coming to an end now, prices are over $15/kg.

Bravo – Bravo Apples are all finished, waiting on new season fruit.

Mandarins – there is some seedless USA Mandarins available, but these will cost $12/kg.

Bananas – Rains and floods in North Queensland has knocked bananas around, fruit is short and prices are up.

Brussels – local season has now finished, all Brussels are now from South Australia, prices $15+/kg.

Figs – Local Fig season has started, fruit is amazing and prices are great, full trays only, no breakdown.

Seedless Watermelon – local season in full swing and prices are great, contact Wes for some Bin specials.

Eggs – Kalbarri Eggs have put their prices up considerably, they have culled a heap of birds :(, maybe stick to Golden Egg, 600g Free Range will cost $6.70/dozen and 700g $7.70 each.

Grapes – Swan Valley has officially started, White variety will be Dawn to start with.

Kiwi fruit – USA fruit is finishing up, and Aussie season is still weeks away, there will definitely be a gap this year.

Ice Broc – just waiting on local quality to improve, E/states is a lot more expensive, but quality is superior.

Mangoes – Calypso now finished, we will be using Carnarvon KP or R2E2.

Burpless – supply has really shortened up, prices over $3 now.

Spring Onions – prices are up with heat taking its toll.

Potatoes – Small/Chatt Potatoes haven’t been great lately, growers having issues, South Australian Chatts are also terrible, hoping for better spuds next week.

Gala – we are hoping for the first delivery of new season Gala late next week, once these arrive, we can then start using new season small gala for our 1kg bags which will finally bring the price back.

have a great weekend.

Wes