6 - 12 JANUARY 2025 Update Sydney Market that includes availability and price of seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers. Also includes recipe suggestions.
FRUITS
Experience the sweet taste of summer with yellow and white-fleshed peaches and nectarines! Grown in the orchards of Victoria and South Australia, these juicy delights are available at your local greengrocer for $5-$12/kg, depending on variety and size. Enjoy Donut peaches and nectarines for $18-$20 a kilo.
Summer berries are abundant and delicious! It's time to enjoy blueberries: $2-$5/punnet (including jumbo size). Raspberries are $3-$6/punnet. Blackberries are $3-$5/punnet. Victorian Strawberries are $3-$6/punnet. If you have any leftover panettone, this berry panettone trifle is delicious.
New-season grapes are here—sweet, crunchy, and irresistible! White, red, and black varieties range from $10-$20 a kg, while premium trademarked varieties are up to $30 a kg.
Late-season cherries from Tasmania are plump, flavourful, and top-quality. Prices range from $20-$70 a kg, varying by size and variety. Don't miss this succulent treat!
Exquisite North Queensland lychees are in season! Priced between $30-$65 a kg, varieties like the grand Erdon Lee stand out, boasting fruit four times larger than usual, with sweet flesh and small seeds. Try this delicious dessert -Lychees & mangoes in lime syrup.
Juicy red and yellow-fleshed plums deliver the perfect sweet-tangy kick. Enjoy them fresh or poached with sweetened yoghurt.
Mangoes - pick from four premium varieties: Kensington Pride, Calypso, Rosa and R2E2, priced between $2.50-$5 each. Perfectly sweet and juicy for all your summer cravings!
Summer's peak tomato season is here! Explore a vibrant selection of Medley tomatoes, tasty Truss, cherry and grape varieties, or the softer, flavour-packed heirlooms. Prices range from $3 a punnet to $10 a kg, depending on the variety. Add a splash of summer to your salads, pasta, or sandwiches with these fresh favourites! Try this Tomato medley, mozzarella & basil salad
Indulge in luscious fresh figs this week, priced at $2.50-$3.50 each. These sweet gems are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your meals. Try them: paired with brie, goat cheese, or blue cheese for a delightful contrast or add sliced figs to green salads or grain bowls for a burst of sweetness.
VEGETABLES
Add a peppery kick to your salads and crudités with summer radishes! Explore newer varieties like watermelon radish, French radish, and vibrant mixed bunches—perfect for brightening your dishes. Available now for $3-$4 a bunch.
Now's the time to switch to snake beans! Grab a bunch for just $3-$4.
Enjoy juicy golden sweetcorn this week for just $1-$1.50 per cob! Add kernels to burger patties for sweetness, colour, and fibre, or char-grill cobs for a smoky twist. Give them a try!
Crisp bunches of summer Victorian-grown celery are a good buy at $3-$4. Low in kilojoules and easy to make, this tasty Grape, celery & chicken salad - is perfect for lunch or dinner. If packing the salad in a chilled lunch box or a picnic - pack the dressing separately so the salad leaves stay crisp.
Eggplants are in peak season from late summer to early autumn, offering great value as Sydney growers harvest quality crops. Look for smooth, firm eggplants with glossy, satin-like skin that feels heavy for its size. Priced at $7-$10 per kilo, eggplants are perfect for roasting, grilling, barbecuing, or baking.
Low-kilojoule, vibrant, and flavour-packed salads are a must this time of year, especially if you've made a New Year's resolution to eat healthier. Salads should be anything but boring—add plenty of texture and top with a homemade dressing to take your salad to the next level.
Fresh Iceberg and Mini Cos lettuce, priced at $3-$4 per head, hydroponically grown soft-leaved varieties are $2.50-$3. Change it up and drizzle over one of our three BEST HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSINGS:
- 1. Lemon & coriander tahini dressing
- 2. Chilli, ginger & lime dressing
- 3. Minted green yoghurt dressing
FLOWERS
Brighten up your home or office desk with a stunning mix of flowers like flowering gum, sunflowers, hydrangea, lisianthus, zinnia, dahlias, cosmos, sweet William, ginger flowers, dahlia, pineapple lily, hydrangea, sea holly, delphinium, anthurium lilies, celosia, bouvardia, tuberose, oriental lilies, water lilies, amaranthus, lupins, lotus pods, and a fantastic range of greenery. Remember to trim the stems and refresh the water every two days for maximum vase life.
Prices in this report are valid for the week of the report and may vary based on variety, size, quality, and trading area. For more information, contact Sue Dodd, Marketing Consultant, at tel 0438 725 453
Published On 2025-01-06 13:32:01
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