Spring at the Markets

The end of August into early September is a time of transition at the markets, with winter produce…


The Root of the Matter

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said that the “beautiful rests on the foundations of the necessary” and…


BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics 6th - 12th Nov

ASIAN VEGETABLES: Not Available: Luffas * Sin Que * Tamarind Short Supply: Kachay * Water Spinach…


BUYER'S GUIDE: 6th - 12th Nov

MARKET SUMMARY: Fruit The Buy list:  Apricots, Granny Smith & Delicious Apples, Blueberries,…


GOING BANANAS

FRESH FACT:  Bananas (much like money) do NOT grow on trees. Related to the lily and orchid, the…


BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics 30th Oct- 5th Nov

ASIAN VEGETABLES: Not Available: Luffas * Sin Que * Tamarind Short Supply: Kachay * Water Spinach…


BUYER'S GUIDE: 30th Oct - 5th Nov

MARKET SUMMARY: Fruit The Buy list: Granny Smith & Delicious Apples, Blueberries, Ruby…


Exotic Mushrooms

FRESH FACT: The oyster mushroom is used widely in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Indian cooking and…


BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics 23rd- 29th October

Asian Vegetables: Not Available Luffas * Sin Que * Sugar Cane * Tamarind Asian Vegetables: Short…


BUYER'S GUIDE: 23rd - 29th October

MARKET SUMMARY: Fruit The Buy list: Granny Smith & Delicious Apples, NZ Hass Avocados, Bananas,…