Joe’s Market Update – February 27, 2019
It’s not quite autumn but… That hasn’t stopped the arrival of both new season apples & pears! Last week’s pick were William’s Pears and… They’re great again this
Joe’s Market Update – February 19, 2019
Let’s start off with some good eats. In fruit, melons & rockies are eating well. Navels & Aussie Valencias are plentiful & also plenty of flavor. The pick
Joe’s Market Update – February 12, 2019
Challenges! Catastrophic weather continues to hit farmers across the country. Last week’s extreme northern Victoria heat, Turned to wild hail storms over the weekend! An unfortunate farmer in Wood
Joe’s Market Update – February 4, 2019
Extreme heat is wreaking havoc across SA, Vic & NSW for poor farmers again this week! The shortage of rainfall is tightening up produce such as
Joe’s Market Update – January 21, 2019
FRUIT Lots of news in fruit this week. Limes have fallen in price with the market flooded with stock and… The price of passion fruit has also seen
Joe’s Market Update – January 15, 2019
FRUIT Stone fruit season is only getting better! Green Plums have started and they join blood plums & black plums giving plum lovers plenty of choice. Apricots are
Joe’s Market Update – January 9, 2019
FRUIT Let’s start with melons. Our watermelon is particularly good this week, better than most. Reason why… We have gone for a slightly more expensive option than what you’ll
Joe’s Market Update – January 3, 2019
FRUIT Let’s start with melons. Our watermelon is particularly good this week, better than most. Reason why… We have gone for a slightly more expensive option than what you’ll
Joe’s Market Update – December 27, 2018
Boxing Day sales started yesterday for department stores… And it looks like fruit & veg wholesalers joined the band wagon at the Melbourne Markets last night! Raspberries,
Joe’s Market Update – December 18, 2018
The rain sure came down hard last week… But thankfully… It hasn’t seemed to affect produce price and quality in the Market. Victorian produce continues to be super
Joe’s Market Update – December 11, 2018
Cherries are the talk of the town in Ashburton this week! Local Victorian varieties continue to get better & better as the season is now well
Joe’s Market Update – December 4, 2018
All good things must come to an end… And local apple season is no different! Royal galas & Jazz apples are finishing up for the year, with