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MARKET REPORT - Wednesday 30th January, 2008 (30-Jan-08)
Veg:
We are still able to source some good quality local veg. Curly Kale, local Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Bunch Carrots, Bunch Beetroot and Portuguese Hispi are still available and good quality.
Spinach, Rhubarb and Asparagus although available, still remain high in price.
Brussel Sprouts will soon be coming to an end.
Jerusalem Artichokes, Chantennay Carrots and Sweet Potatoes have been very popular the past week.
All root vegetables prices have remained stable in price.
Fruit:
Fruit prices still remain very unstable, especially the price of bananas and this will continue for the next 2-3 weeks because of a worldwide shortage.
Clementine’s will soon be finished and will be replaced by Minneola’s.
Peaches and nectarines are still available, but the Apricot season has ended.
New Season Cape Plums are now available.
The first of the South African Pears have arrived, but please be aware they will be under ripe, so please order in advance.
Avocadoes are high in price.
Salad:
All Salad prices remain stable, but could fluctuate due to seasonal changes.
Exotics:
Redcurrants and blackberries have gone up in price, due to limited availability.
Fresh figs, lychees, Cherries, Mango and Dragon Fruit are excellent and responsibly priced for the time of year.
Herbs:
Most of the Herbs this time of year are sourced from
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