Co-op Fruit and Vegetable Coordinator, Maddison Pitt, gives us the low down on our winter harvest and new products in the Big Shop!
The warmer weather is officially here! (sometimes). Overall, our fruit and vegetable supply from Sydney markets is now stable and most of the leafy greens have returned in steady supply. While some prices have remained higher than average (like potatoes due to poor planting weather), prices have started to return to more reasonable levels thanks to this now being the best time of year for growing so many crops.
Let’s get into the tropical fruits to celebrate!
Fruit in season
Veg in season
Local growers
Our market garden is pumping along and we are now receiving produce twice a week! Thanks to our Farm It Forward farmers and our garden volunteers, we are providing super fresh and local kale, silverbeet, baby cos and snowpeas to our community.
Other Blue Mountains mirco-farms are cranking out the produce too: cos and butter lettuces, tomatoes, zucchinis, salad mixes and pak choy and choi sum galore.
We thank our local growers for giving farming a good crack and helping to secure our local food systems. We also thank our members for supporting our local growers, helping to create a more circular local economy and making way for local and independent jobs.
“Products are passionately produced in small hand-controlled batches from organic, locally sourced and seasonally available fruits. All condiments are made without the use of artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.”
Find them in the fridge! Get in early so you’re all sorted for your festive feasts.
Botanical Cuisine [Vegan] – Cultured Black Gold [black sesame spread]; Chestnut Feta; & Mousse
Ingredients: Organic Activated Raw Macadamia, Organic Activated Raw Cashews, Organic Black Tahini, Organic Amino Acid, Organic Activate Charcoal, Organic Turmeric, Organic Dehydrated Cranberry, Organic Medjool Date, Organic Black Olives, Culture.
Made in Australia with at least 60& Australian ingredients.
Two flavours this year!
• Avocado Oil Classic Sea Salt
• Avocado Oil Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt
• Classic Hickory Barbeque
“Boulder Canyon was founded by brothers John and Mark Maggio in 1994, who together wanted to create a healthier but equally delicious snack option. The two learned the methodology of making potato chips and soon after started to create healthier options using better-for-you oils, like olive oil or avocado oil. The Boulder brand was born and the rest is history…” — Boulder Canyon
“Made from roasted chickpeas, VGood PeaNOT Chickpea Butter, is a lunchbox safe alternative to peanut butter, with a focus on great taste and a great eating experience. The unique PeaNOT Butter recipe delivers a real ‘peanut butter’ taste and texture, completely free from peanuts and tree-nuts”. — VGood website
Word & photo credit: Quoted text & photos sourced from respective brand’s websites with feature image by volunteer Maja Baska www.majabaska.com.au