August 15 2018
IN FRUITBlood oranges and Josephine pears remain very good value. At this time of the year, there are more small bananas than in summer. We will start to sell these loose and they will be a bit better priced than the large fruit. To me they are t...
August 08 2018
IN FRUITAvocados continue to be very well priced, so do strawberries and blueberries. Everyone loves a really excellent berry and I would like to make a strong recommendation here. In both strawberries and blueberries, we at Harris Farm have alwa...
August 01 2018
IN FRUITWinter berries are where all the action is this week. Forget raspberries for a month or so, this is not their time. It is time for strawberries and blueberries. Weather conditions in the Sunshine Coast for strawberries and northern NSW fo...
July 25 2018
IN FRUITThere is plenty of good quality passionfruit on offer again this week, once again the value is in the small fruit. Blueberries are in good supply and are eating better every week. Strawberries are struggling in the cooler conditions, howe...
July 18 2018
IN FRUITBlood oranges are now in season. Blood oranges are becoming an increasingly popular fruit known for their deep dark red flesh. They're very juicy and sweet and less acidic than other orange varieties. In the berry category this week straw...
July 11 2018
IN FRUITQueensland strawberries are on the increase again. The eating quality remains excellent and prices are gradually easing back down. We’re starting to see blueberry volumes increase so expect prices to ease over the coming weeks. Our USA ch...
July 04 2018
IN FRUITThe pick in citrus this week is our Imperial mandarins, supplied out of the Southern regions the fruit is eating fantastic and is a perfect size, especially for the kids. With the weather not favouring the growing conditions for berries, ...
June 26 2018
IN FRUITIn citrus this week, Navel oranges and Imperial mandarins continue to eat well. As the week progresses, small to medium Imperial mandarins will be the offer as the large Imperials won’t be up to standard. But if it’s the larger mandarin y...
June 19 2018
IN FRUITThe berry patch just keeps on giving. Another great week ahead of new season Queensland strawberries, along with blueberries and raspberries which are also supplied well this week. Passionfruit in nets will be more prominent in our stores...
June 12 2018
IN FRUIT Continuing on from last week, our new season Queensland strawberries are definitely the berry of choice. With great flavour and a shelf life to match it will be hard to leave them off the shopping list. Blueberries and raspberries are at...
June 05 2018
IN FRUITIt’s all about winter berries this week. The new season Queensland strawberries are flooding in, and prices that are already quite reasonable are going to get cheaper and it’s going to be soon. Blueberries also are teetering as people swi...
May 29 2018
IN FRUITNavel oranges and new season Queensland strawberries are the good news this week. The Navels are now sweeter and are very good value in our stores this week. Queensland looks set to have the biggest strawberry season yet, weather permitti...
May 22 2018
IN FRUIT One of my absolute favourites starts this week. It’s the new season Queensland strawberries, not cheap but just great to eat. The cold weather finished off all the old southern crops and so there is now only Queensland and a few tasteles...
May 15 2018
IN FRUIT The mandarin crop is taking a breather this week and we will see dearer prices this week. However, Aussie navels will fill this gap. They are a bit pale compared to the imported product we have been selling, but the taste is fresher and t...
May 08 2018
IN FRUITLots happening with fruit this week. The best news is North Queensland Hass avocados. There are more and more being planted and this year some of the young trees are coming into production. These young trees produce huge fruit which creat...
May 01 2018
IN FRUITThe kids are back to school this week and we have the treble going for the school lunch box. All Harris Farm stores have a mandarin special, some have small, some the imperfect line and a couple large fruit. Kids (and big kids) love mandos...
April 24 2018
IN FRUIT It's back to school next week, so we have picked some all time favourites that suit back to school for this week and weekend. Mandarins and bananas are both just about perfect for the job. Both are eating very well and are very well price...
April 17 2018
IN FRUITAs we move into autumn, stone fruit fades away. Now the last good plums of the year are available. This week we have Flavourfall, which are actually a Pluot, not a plum - a pluot is a plum crossed with an apricot. They are sensational to ...
April 10 2018
IN FRUITThis week we have some fairly decent eating Imperial mandarins in our stores. They are not quite as good as they will be in May which to me is the month for Imperials however, they are a new fruit and make a refreshing change. In grapes, i...
April 03 2018
IN FRUITThe best news this week is the continued descent of avocado prices. All fruit is very reasonable and our imperfect offer is getting to be a real bargain again. Lemons and limes are both good buying, as is papaya and all grapes (maybe les...
March 27 2018
IN FRUITAvocados continue to ease in price, however heavy rain in the growing areas looks likely to delay picking and possibly close roads again in far north Queensland where this early variety comes from. It might be wise to keep a little ahead ...
March 20 2018
IN FRUITAt last, we are seeing a good quantity of avocados in the market. Avocados don’t like heavy rain and there has been lots of that up North but the roads are open again and avocado will be on everyone’s menu again for a while. I love the fl...
March 13 2018
IN FRUITA few new lines have started this week. The old fashioned, traditional Red Delicious apple is one, it’s been a long time since I have seen better Dels than these. I saw some very good Golden Delicious apples in store also. So pretty much ...
March 06 2018
IN FRUITThe main focus for the week is the massive flush of wonderful autumn raspberries. I haven’t seen so many in years and the flavour and price are both sensational. The mangosteens I talked about last week are still extremely well priced in ...
February 27 2018
IN FRUIT The Shepard avocado season is steadily gaining momentum and it appears to be a sizeable crop. Prices will ease over the next few weeks as volumes continue to increase. Strong volumes of figs are now in the markets and the eating quality ...
February 20 2018
IN FRUITLots of excellent options here again this week. It’s hard to go past the white seedless as the most popular grape, the reds and blacks tend to come into their own a little later in the season. I suggest you try the natural sultanas or, if...
February 13 2018
IN FRUITGrapes are still fantastic. This week we will change over from Menindee seedless, a rounder berry with a tough skin but very sweet, to Thompson seedless, the longer berry with a softer skin that now runs through to May. The red seedless g...
February 06 2018
IN FRUITBest news of the week is the new season Gala apples in store. From Bilpin, only an hour’s drive from the Sydney CBD, this fruit is fantastic. Apples don’t do well with really hot weather and so this milder weather we are enjoying this wee...
January 30 2018
IN FRUITMore hot weather, but more humid than hot actually, makes for excellent fruit sales. Highly variable weather in Tassie means their cherry season is rapidly coming to an end. Some days, good fruit will be available, some days not. Every ye...
January 23 2018
IN FRUIT There are just a plethora of fruit options this week. All peaches and nectarines are at their absolute peak for flavour, quality and price. Choosing one of these was difficult but my pick this week is white nectarines, which have come on...
January 16 2018
IN FRUIT Lots of choices with magnificent stonefruit this week. Both varieties of peaches are excellent quality, flavour and value. Nectarines are very good and will only get better as we move into February. The second crop of figs, which are alwa...
January 09 2018
IN FRUITPerfect for those hot days is some cool seedless watermelon. There are strong volumes in the market at the moment and prices are very reasonable. The abundance of blueberries continues this week with prices about as keen as it gets for th...
January 02 2018
IN FRUIT As always at this time of the year, our focus is on wonderful summer fruit. As discussed here, berries are an unbelievable bargain this week. However, lots of other fruit is available also - mangoes in particular. Honey Golds are just f...
December 19 2017
IN FRUIT A hot, dry week with Christmas Eve on a Sunday and good quality, reasonably priced mangoes and cherries is pretty much Green Grocer heaven. We certainly have all that this week. It has been nearly ten years since I have seen cherries as ...
December 12 2017
IN FRUITLots of good news this week. Firstly, cherries. The situation is not as grim as it first appeared. It looks like next week there will be lots of good cherries available for Christmas. This week is still hit or miss, some good and some not...
December 05 2017
IN FRUITGood news and bad news this week. The good news first. In berries, the summer flush of raspberries has begun. Pretty much all from down in Victoria and Tasmania, this week and next week will see the best tasting raspberries and the cheapes...
November 28 2017
IN FRUITGreat summer fruit everywhere! Australian grapes are now in full swing and they get better every day. Probably the whites are the best eating this week. Raspberries and blackberries are the best eating in the berry category. Lots of cheap...
November 21 2017
IN FRUITIn mangoes, we have new season Honey Golds this week. Our Honey Golds are currently being harvested from Katherine in the Northern Territory and are one of my favourite mangoes. Our imperfect mango range will also be the Honey Golds this ...
November 14 2017
IN FRUITThe quality of cherries is on the improve. Much of the early fruit was affected by recent rains, however, a dry last few days has seen some improvement in quality. As long as mother nature stays kind, it is shaping up as a good cherry seas...
November 07 2017
IN FRUIT As mentioned in the pick of the week, this will be the best week or two of the season for Northern Territory mangoes as we wind up Darwin and move to Katherine, further south, for our fruit. Great news, great fruit. In berries we are seei...
October 31 2017
IN FRUIT I love this time of the year as the new summer fruit gets underway. Very good lychees and apricots this week, in addition to the fabulous mangoes. Cherries have started, they are dear and not really crunchy just yet. Peaches and nectarin...
October 24 2017
IN FRUITThe market in fruit this week is well supplied in papaya, Kensington pride mangoes and R2E2 mangoes. White nectarines are easing in price and supply is far better than peaches at this stage of the season. Fruit lines disrupted by rain incl...
October 17 2017
IN FRUITKensington pride mangoes from Darwin are at their peak of the season over the next ten days or so. Mangoes have been great eating right from the get-go this season, however this week the eating experience goes to a new level. The fruit we...
October 10 2017
IN FRUIT Mostly more of the same news, however, we have some very attractive 454 gm packets of dates in store this week. All the imported grapes are good however again for me its blueberries and mangoes that are filling my shopping basket. Even n...
October 03 2017
IN FRUITIn berries, strawberries are a little weather affected but both our raspberries and blueberries are fantastic. Plus, there is a little more stock available than in the last couple of weeks so prices of these two lines should ease as the we...
September 26 2017
IN FRUITStill lots of exceptional mangoes this week. Whole trays are extremely good value, perfect for the long weekend. In berries, there are a few good and well-priced raspberries in the markets, this is mostly the early NSW fruit and will not ...
September 19 2017
IN FRUIT The mangoes continue to roll in. This is the best Northern Territory season I can remember. Now is when a lot of the better growers get underway, these farms are further away from the coast, they tend to pick when the fruit is mature, n...
September 12 2017
IN FRUITMangoes and Murcott mandarins are my picks this week. The great run on surprisingly early Darwin mangoes continues. We have mangoes to fit every budget and every need. Our premium mangoes are the best, no exceptions the best. Our trays an...
September 05 2017
IN FRUITUndoubtedly the news of the week is the incredible early flush of Northern Territory mangoes. They are early, very early, sweet and not dear. If you choose a TPP or a KP you won’t be disappointed, they are great! Berries continue to be ex...
August 29 2017
IN FRUITI am really surprised how well the early mangoes from Darwin are eating. Often the really early fruit is not so good and we have to wait for Katherine fruit to really enjoy a mango. Not so this year. They are good and sweet and they are v...
August 15 2018
This is the time that NSW blueberries come into their own. Massive supplies of Queensland strawberries put pressure on the blueberry price, plus extra supply from NSW means prices start to ease. Growing conditions are perfect and so the fruit is ...
August 08 2018
The Australian blood orange season is underway again. Blood oranges are the only citrus that we don’t import or only import minimal quantities in their off season, as the fruit just does not stand up to long boat trips. So it’s really only Aussie...
August 01 2018
It looks like a fantastic time ahead for our Queensland strawberries. Dry weather, cool to cold nights and now some good warm days coming on, with daytime temperatures moving to the high twenties all point to really good fruit. August is always t...
July 25 2018
From the rich fertile soils of Virginia in South Australia comes an exquisite golden fleshed potato that makes an incredible mash. The Maranca is known for holding its shape when cooked, making it incredibly versatile. Equally as flavoursome when...
July 18 2018
My pick this week is broccolini. Broccolini is constantly growing in popularity and has become a staple in many households. The increased demand has seen many imitation products make their way onto the marketplace. The major difference between br...
July 11 2018
Around this time, in most years, there are very strong volumes of red capsicums in the market. This is due to the overlapping of the Bundaberg and Bowen regions in Queensland. The quality is excellent and we’re seeing prices we only ever experien...
July 04 2018
My pick this week are two sweet sensations, the red sweet delight and the yellow snacking tomato. Grown just west of Coffs Harbour in the NSW town of Guyra. Who would have thought that with nighttime temperatures in the minuses and daytime temper...
June 26 2018
This week, the Korpershoek family farm in the North West corner of Tasmania has been working overtime to supply us with our pick of the week, Dutch cream potatoes. This waxy, creamy yellow flesh spud with its renowned buttery flavour, is ideal fo...
June 19 2018
My pick this week is the versatile cauliflower. We are fortunate this week to have supply coming from Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and central NSW. This can only mean one thing, cheaper prices. But best of all the quality out of each area is fan...
June 12 2018
My pick this week is broccoli. With supply coming in from Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania there is certainly no shortage. Usually, at this time of year, Victoria and Tasmania start to drop off in supply and majority comes out of Queensland. But...
June 05 2018
As occurred last year, the Queensland strawberry season is suddenly in full swing earlier than we would normally expect. The fruit is excellent, full of flavour and very attractively priced. Most of this fruit is grown in the hinterland of the Su...
May 29 2018
My pick this week is a selection of produce from the Korpershoek family in northwest Tasmania. The family grow processing potatoes (lots of them) and milk cows. However, they still find time to grow produce of the highest standard for Harris Farm...
May 22 2018
My pick of the week is the topless gold pineapples from central Queensland. We buy from a group of farmers who market under the Pure Gold banner. A few things to know about pineapples. Although they may become juicier and change colour, they don’t...
May 14 2018
Pomegranates are a fantastic versatile fruit that are becoming increasingly popular with the Australian public. We are at the start of the Australian season which lasts from mid-Autumn to the end of Winter, and they can be grown pretty well anywhe...
May 08 2018
My pick of the week this week is corn on the cob. It’s a real favourite with families, all generations seem to love it. We are in the position this week where the market is very well or even oversupplied as the new season Queensland crops come in...
May 01 2018
My pick this week is Pink Lady apples. This apple is now by far the most popular apple we sell. It is the last apple to be picked, in fact, in some areas the harvest is either still happening or even yet to happen. This of course means that until...
April 24 2018
My pick this week is red capsicums from Queensland. Once Queensland gets underway, capsicums fall in price and improve in quality. We still have the old season from South Australia supplying the markets, but now too the Stanthorpe region and big ...
April 17 2018
Just last week I said May is when the best mandarins start, but I am retracting that. The difference between last week and this week’s mandarins is like chalk and cheese. This week they are fantastic, it would appear the season is running about 10...
April 10 2018
My pick of the week is Kanzi apples. Kanzi is my favourite amongst the many new apples we now grow in Australia. Developed in Belgium they are a natural cross between Gala and Braeburn, very similar parentage to the Jazz apple. The season runs fr...
April 03 2018
This has been the biggest mango season Australia has seen with total production looking like being 11 million plus trays, the previous record being in the low 9 millions. Amazingly, due to problems in a couple of our export markets, an even large...
March 27 2018
Papaya is a wonderful fruit and probably one of my favourite breakfast dishes. Although it is a tropical fruit it doesn’t perform well or eat that well in the height of summer. Now as autumn gets underway, it’s time to enjoy this fruit. The suppl...
March 20 2018
Autumn and particularly March is the best time of the year for plums. As the month draws to a close we are often disappointed with how the peaches and nectarines eat, however it is when the best eating plums come to market. Tegan Blues are a very...
March 13 2018
Shepard avocados are now most of what is on offer, though some farmers in Western Australia are still picking end of season Hass. The Shepards only grow in far North Queensland for a couple of months a year and are fantastic to eat. They don’t ch...
March 06 2018
There are two main crops of raspberries in Australia, the summer crop which comes before Christmas and the Autumn crop which starts mid-March and ends early April. Outside these dates, Costas have done an unbelievably good job at delivering raspb...
February 27 2018
My pick this week is an absolutely beautiful but very niche fruit: the fresh Australian Mangosteen. Available from November to March, it is absolutely one of the most delicious fruits you can taste. The imported fruit at other times of the year is...
February 20 2018
Williams pears are only available for a few months each year. They are the first commercial pear of the year, they have great flavour and are inexpensive and hence they are extremely popular when in season, which is right now. To enjoy their flav...
February 13 2018
We are now nearing the end of the mango season. Brooks mangoes are yet to come and this week we have Palmers. Palmer mangoes are a most unusual dark coloured mango but surprisingly good to eat, far better than Keitts which is the other main late F...
February 06 2018
This week we have beautiful new season Gala apples in-store. Any other apple comes from last year’s harvest and is therefore 8 months old. They are still OK to eat, but won’t have that crisp fresh flavour of a new season apple. Our fruit is at thi...
January 23 2018
I said last week that peaches were January and nectarines followed in February but the season is a bit ahead of itself this year, and so we have extraordinarily good eating large white nectarines in our stores this week. Mostly the Majestic Pearl...
January 16 2018
My pick of the week is white peaches. Mid-January every year is when peaches hit their peak. Nectarines are also great, but February is really their month. To be truthful, it’s hard to say if the white peaches are any better than the yellows this...
January 09 2018
With the Riverina district ramping up supply, there are some great eating rockmelons available this week. January and February, in my opinion, are the best months for rockmelons - particularly whilst Griffith and Hay dominate the supply of the mar...
January 02 2018
This is a fabulous week for berries. All four major berries are good quality and cheap. By next week this will change but for now, we have strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries coming from a number of different states. Additiona...
December 19 2017
After a scary start to our cherry season, they are now fantastic! Big, plump, juicy cherries at prices that suit every pocket. Young is having, at last, a fabulous season and now Victoria has really come good also. Throw in a few early varieties ...
December 12 2017
Apricots are at their best this week. It does not matter if you buy a premium stack apricot or one from our imperfect range, you will have a very good outcome. Size affects the price, so a bigger cot is always dearer than a smaller one. The stack...
December 05 2017
This week I would like to recommend our Western Australian avocados as the only avocado to buy. We have been buying a small amount of New Zealand fruit in the last month when we have been caught short on our WA fruit, and have been disappointed e...
November 28 2017
This week we have a fantastic, one-off opportunity with beautiful pots of fresh herbs at a bargain price. Our supplier has a huge inventory so we’re able to offer these pots at just 2 for $4. They are in plastic sleeves and can either sit on your...
November 21 2017
White peaches are excellent quality and the clear stand out in stone fruit this week. The white peaches we are getting at the moment are from Wedderburn in the Southwest of Sydney which is only 50 min from our warehouse - harvested yesterday and ...
November 14 2017
We are currently seeing some strong volumes of button mushrooms in the markets and growing conditions are great for mushroom production. We are at prices experienced only a handful of times during the year. Quality is fantastic so make sure butto...
November 07 2017
This next fortnight will bring the best 10 or 12 days of the best mango season I have seen in a decade. The Darwin fruit has been excellent and by Wednesday we will have Katherine where the best Territory mangoes come from through all our stores ...
October 31 2017
Josephine pears are a very sweet medium-sized pear. They finish earlier in the season than some of the other varieties and are eating very well right now. They have an amazing flavour they make an interesting and rewarding change to the far more ...
October 24 2017
My pick this week is Lebanese cucumbers. We are seeing strong supply driven out of the Sydney basin this week. Some warmer night time temperatures has given the crops are push along and the quality is excellent. Lebanese cucumbers are the most com...
October 17 2017
Extra sweet, plump and juicy Darwin Kensington pride are the mangoes of choice this week. Strong volumes were dispatched last week and this week looks even stronger. The cheeks have filled out nicely and we are seeing a lot more of the larger siz...
October 10 2017
My pick this week is New Season Kipfler potatoes harvested from the volcanic red soils of the Atherton Tablelands in Tropical North Queensland. Usually sold washed this week they will not be, they actually store better when unwashed. Kipfler pota...
October 03 2017
There is no better time for snow peas than Spring. They love the milder weather, not too hot and not too cold. At different times they grow all around Australia but right now the best come from local farms in the Sydney basin. This is a total no ...
September 26 2017
I love September for the new season Australian asparagus. It is such a fresher and better product than the imported alternative. The next 2 to 3 months all our asparagus will be Australian. No white or purple asparagus yet, but they will be with u...
September 19 2017
My pick this week is an older type of citrus, the tangelo. Years ago they were quite a popular line, but as more and more new and later harvested varieties of mandarins have come onto the market they are largely ignored. They are a cross between...
September 12 2017
The Honey Murcott mandarins are eating absolutely superbly. This to me is the best mandarin of the year. They are definitely the sweetest of all mandarins and more consistent than the very popular Imperials where no matter how carefully we select ...
September 05 2017
It is very rare that I am able to recommend mangoes as my pick of the week in the first week of September. We are seeing and enjoying fruit that would normally not be this good until the end of the month. Last time this happened was 2011, I can’t...
August 29 2017
My pick this week is garlic. The product is not Australian because it is now far too late for Australian product, any still lying around would be very much at risk of either shooting or being rotten inside. The new season Australian product is tw...
August 22 2017
My pick is blueberries, which are the highlight of the berry category this week. At the moment they are beautifully sweet and crunchy. They are coming from Coffs Harbour in Northern NSW, where they have had the perfect growing conditions resultin...
May 29 2018
Onions can drive you to tears. Not just because of the enzymes released when you cut them (handy hint, use a very sharp knife and you’ll cry less, or chill the onion before chopping). It’s also because their names can be confusing. Just like togs ...
May 05 2018
There is an abundance of research out there in support of starting the day with a proper brekkie. Eating a well balanced breakfast will help to keep blood sugar levels even – resulting in more consistent energy, improved mood and better cognitiv...
February 06 2018
The new year is well and truly underway so, it’s time. Time to turn over a new leaf. Time to put that fancy new blender Santa gave you to good use. Time to try one of those Kermit-hued smoothies you’ve seen all over Instagram. Green smoothies t...
December 19 2017
Do you need some easy, impressive, do-ahead platter inspiration? We’re talking about the sort of food you can shop for days ahead, assemble the morning of and then unveil as your guests arrive. Yes? Great. We can help. The beauty of a platter is ...
December 05 2017
It’s time to get the party started. Nothing sets a scene for celebration like a cocktail (novelty umbrella optional).This summer there’s one thing to keep top of mind; fresh is best. Even if you’re revisiting a retro favourite (mango daiquiris, w...
September 19 2017
How good are herbs? Small, but mighty in the flavour stakes, fresh herbs just make everything taste better. Spring is the perfect time to add a bunch of an old favourite or a new friend to your basket. (And we’ve got a fantastic little “choose ...
August 08 2017
All hail the humble spud. They’re the champion of chips, the master of mash and often the saviour of our supper. These days however, there are so many varieties it’s sometimes hard to know which to choose. When faced with so many options (Desir...
June 06 2017
Brrr. The Three Bears were onto something. When the morning air nips at your nose, who can go past porridge? Porridge itself should be a simple enough affair. Rolled oats simmered in water, milk or both until creamy. Yet if you want to get precis...
May 09 2017
The golden root of the Turmeric plant has long been used in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures as a spice, a medicine and a textile dye. It’s the spice that gifts the yellow hue to a classic Indian dal, Vietnamese banh xeo pancakes, and more recen...
March 28 2017
Let’s raise a glass to the humble cabbage salad. Slaw has come a long way since koolsla ((kool= cabbage, sla= salad) was brought by Dutch settlers to America in the 17th and 18th Century. There is good slaw (zippy, fresh and exciting) and there is...
March 07 2017
What is Dukkah? Dukkah is a nut, seed and spice mixture of Egyptian origin. Spice & Co. Dukkah combines toasted almonds, sesame seeds and spices. Dukkah is traditionally served as a snack or at breakfast. As a snack (or with drinks) - serve t...
February 21 2017
Is there anything better (or more Aussie) than starting a morning with avo on toast? It’s the universal welcome mat to a good day. It’s swift, simple, versatile. And it’s seriously yummy. Yet it is possible to have too much of a good thing. With ...
February 16 2017
What is Sumac ? Sumac is the fruit of a bushy shrub that is grown in the middle east regions of Turkey and Iran and the Mediterranean region around Sicily. The fruit ripens in the form of conical clusters of berries that are sundried and then c...
January 17 2017
Remember when salad was just “salad”? It had some lettuce, a few bits of tomato and cucumber and maybe some avo if you were lucky? Fruit salad is still a bit like that isn’t it? Some melon, some apple, a couple of grapes and a few pieces of straw...
December 15 2016
With festive season upon us many are making plans for their celebrations – here’s some kitchen favourites to inspire you along the way. THE BLINI: Look who doesn’t love a pancake hey? Savoury pancakes with a contrast in flavours – sour, salty, sm...
December 09 2016
Are you worried about over-indulging when Christmas comes knocking? Thinking that it is too hard to eat well and enjoy your food? Sick of that all-too-familiar icky feeling after your Christmas celebration? As the Festive Season is often about sh...
December 06 2016
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Then the question arrives. What in heaven do we give everyone? Instead of another scented candle, what about something that’s deceptively easy, delicious and made from the heart? These five DIY Christm...
November 29 2016
The champagne is on ice and there’s every chance soft drinks and beer are taking up the lion’s share of space in the bathtub. The only question left is, what do you feed the hoards? This party season, take some of the pressure off. Here are 13 wi...
November 22 2016
“You don’t win friends with salad” (so sang Homer Simpson once.) Perhaps that’s because he hadn’t unlocked the keys to a great dressing. A stellar dressing can swiftly transform a platter of produce into a dish worthy of praise. Follow these simp...
October 18 2016
Whether you’re a true turophile (def; a connoisseur of cheese : a cheese fancier), or an occasional dabbler, putting together the perfect platter can be overwhelming. So before you find yourself quivering in front of the dairy cabinet, or revert ...
October 04 2016
A pickle isn’t a problem to be solved. It’s actually the answer to many quandaries. What do I do with a glut of glistening veg going for a song?How do I make haste with waste?How do I add some zip to my ploughman’s or roast?What’s a thrifty gift ...
April 15 2016
Chestnuts have a delicious, unique nutty taste and texture. Delectably different from other nuts, their natural goodness is obtained through cooking. They are low in fat and add a delicate flavour to so many sweet and savoury dishes. In season Ch...
April 06 2016
Features Kanzi is a shiny bright-red apple with a refined flavour and crunchy bite It has a combination of sweet and tangy with a juicy crunch Its uniqueness comes partly from its unusual background, which is a cross between juicy Gala and tangy...
February 05 2016
In this post, you will find out more about the potato varieties typically stocked at Harris Farm Markets and what cooking method they are best used for.
January 19 2016
Moorpark Tassie Apricots only grace our shelves 3-4 weeks of the year and are some of the finest apricots you'll taste. These spotty skinned beauties are sweeter than the rest and pack some true flavour - one of a kind! Apricots have lots of a su...
December 07 2015
Our friend, The Wholesome Cook Martyna Angell, takes us through some handy Christmas Canape inspirations that she created to impress your families this Christmas. She says, "I’m a strong believer in eating real food that’s good for your body: fr...
November 07 2015
Part of the cabbage family, Kale has been cultivated for over 2,000 years! It is dark green in colour with curly leaves and a slightly peppery taste. Per calorie it has more iron than beef, more calcium than milk and more vitamin C than spinach...
November 07 2015
There are two basic methods to test meat doneness: use a meat thermometer, or press on the meat with your finger tips. The finger test tends to get easier with practice - the texture of the various degrees of doneness of meat closely correspond to...
July 29 2015
Grown underground and hunted only by the help of pigs and dogs, these rare and luxurious truffles are one of the most sought after ingredients by top chefs. They have been called the diamond of the kitchen. Known as one of the most desirable go...
November 11 2014
Ever wondered the difference between the traffic light colours of capsicums? Let us help you decipher.
August 21 2014
Our guide our top 8 favourite chinese greens hand-picked from our own chinese vegie farm at Kemps Creek and delivered fresh to our stores in under 12 hours
August 14 2014
There is only limited amount of food you can eat in a single day. Supercharge your diet and maximise the amount of nutrients you take in by integrating these 10 nutrient rich superfoods into your meals.
March 14 2014
Seen this large oval shaped vegetable at Harris Farm and not sure what it is, why you should try it or what to do with it? What is Spaghetti Squash? Part of the squash family, this vegetable contains fibrous strands which when cooked resemble spa...
June 27 2017
You may be like many of us who struggle to find the joy in winter in Australia but one of the benefits of the cooler months has to be the delicious strawberries which have come into season in Queensland. This fruit packs a punch when it comes to h...
November 07 2016
As dietitians, we live by the mantra that food is medicine and when we get asked about blueberries, we always have a lot to say. These tasty little berries contain high levels of antioxidants, which play a powerful role in helping to fight diseas...
October 28 2016
We asked our good friends and expert dietitians at The Biting Truth why eating mangoes is not only good for our taste buds… but good for us.They’re full of vitamin CWatch out oranges, mangoes are here! Did you know that one mango provides us with...
October 11 2016
Do you struggle to pack a healthy lunchbox for yourself and/or your kids? Creating a healthy lunch box is no small feat, especially if you're dealing with fussy eaters, unusual eating habits or allergies. Our eating habits as adults are instilled...
September 29 2016
Do you struggle to stay on top of your health or maintain a healthy weight? Have you tried every diet, meal plan and magic pill under the sun? The reality is that long-term healthy eating is about making small changes to your diet and lifestyle t...
July 12 2016
As dietitians, we’re often asked to recommend just one fruit or vegetable - if only it were that simple! When it comes to fresh produce, variety is key! This is because each different fruit or vegetable contains a unique set of ‘foodie-DNA’ (we ...
June 14 2016
Did you know cucumbers come from the same family as melons?! The Cucurbitaceae family includes squash, pumpkins, zucchini and melons. HydrationDid you know cucumbers are 95% water?! Their high water content is important in helping to control bo...
June 07 2016
Capsicums, whilst they may all start out green in colour, develop into several different colours as they ripen. Each different coloured capsicum provides our bodies with slightly different amounts of key nutrients. Red capsicums in particular, a...
May 31 2016
Yeh, yeh we’ve heard it all before, “Eat more veggies”, “ Eat your greens”… But if we all know this so well, why is it that only 5% of Aussies are actually meeting the recommended number of veggie serves per day?! Firstly, how many serves are we...
May 26 2016
With its distinct liquorice taste and crunchy texture, fennel tends to be one of those vegetables that you either love or hate…. Well we love it and not only because of it comes with an array of health benefits! Did you know that all parts of th...
May 17 2016
As dietitians, you'll often hear us touting "the more colour on your plate the better." Cauliflower is an exception. Sometimes mistakenly referred to as the poor cousin of Broccoli, this veggie has so much going for it when it comes to nutrition...
May 10 2016
Whilst a study by Heinz in 2008 found Brussels sprouts to be the most hated vegetable in America, we're here to tell you they're one of the top food trends going around and you need some on your plate! These mini cabbages provide a range of nutr...
May 03 2016
Green beans (also known as French beans, string beans or snap beans) are a crunchy and colourful addition to any dinner plate. Fortunately, they also pack a nutritional punch! So, what are the health benefits of green beans? Bowel HealthGreen b...
April 26 2016
It’s mandarin time of year and we’ve got 4 reasons these should be in your shopping trolley today! Avoid the flu this winterWorried about catching the flu this winter? Grab a mandarin! Like other citrus fruits, Mandarins are loaded with Vitamin C...
April 19 2016
Did you know the word pomegranate means ‘seeded apple’? What is it about these pretty looking arils that make them so darn good!? Here are 3 reasons why you should start incorporating pomegranates into your day: 1. To help your body fend off di...
April 05 2016
You have probably seen red wine praised for its health benefits, but what about grapes? If you’re looking for a bunch of reasons why you should be eating these little fruits, read on… Digestive Health Grapes contain adequate amounts of fibre, a...
March 29 2016
Often referred to as ‘baby broccoli’, broccolini (like all brassica vegetables) is a nutritional powerhouse and we’ve got a variety of reasons as to why you should include it in your diets regularly. Excellent source of Vitamin A & C Broccol...
March 22 2016
Below Anna and Alex from The Biting Truth (two avocado-obsessed dietitians) give us the low-down on exactly what makes them so great for us… Keep our hearts healthy Avocados are rich in healthy (monounsaturated) fats, which help us to achieve h...
March 15 2016
Although they can be unfairly underrated, when it comes to plums you get a lot of nutritional bang for your buck. Plums come in a variety of colours, sizes and textures and contain an abundance of nutrients, making them a great snack when you’re...
March 08 2016
Onions are a popular member of the allium family which includes other vegetables like leeks, garlic, shallots and spring onions. We’ve peeled back the layers and have 5 reasons you’ll want to make sure you’re incorporating onions in to your diet...
February 23 2016
There’s a reason the old saying “feeling peachy” refers to being in a good mood. Summer may be coming to an end, but these fuzzy fruits are here to stay. Vitamin C Did you know that one peach provides us with more than 25% of our daily vitamin C...
February 09 2016
Figs are a deliciously sweet fruit with a unique texture - providing a soft chewiness as well as a slight crunch from the small seeds inside. They provide a great source of fibre along with an impressive array of vitamins and minerals, making the...
January 25 2016
It’s no secret that apples offer an abundance of nutrients. We’ve all heard the saying “eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away” - but what exactly is it about apples that makes them so darn good!? Here are 4 reasons why you should eat an app...
January 19 2016
Whilst limes may be one of the smaller members of the citrus family, they make up for it when it comes to taste, versatility and nutritional value. Summer is the perfect time to make the most of these small citrus fruits and our good friends at T...
January 08 2016
We have fantastic Tassie cherries available in stores and if you haven’t been enjoying their delicious taste while they are in season, we have listed some more reasons why you should be: Improve sleep You may be familiar with Melatonin, a natural...
December 18 2015
We know Papaya is not only great tasting, but full if nutrients too. So, our dietitian friends at The Biting Truth has done their research on why Papayas are good for us. Read on to know more about this fruit's possible health benefits. Eyes Pa...
December 11 2015
With their beautiful pink colour and juicy flesh, raspberries add colour and taste to fruit platters, baked goods and summer salads. We like to refer to raspberries as ‘Nutritional Powerhouses’, here’s why: Fibre Just 1 cup of raspberries provid...
November 07 2015
Meet the family behind the cheese the Halden Family of Shaw River Buffalo Cheese Farmer Friend - Haldane Family Words like extraordinary and fascinating come to mind when you read just a little of the history of Haldane family of Shaw River Buffa...
April 28 2014
At Harris Farm, we nurture special relationships with our growers in an effort to provide the freshest, best quality produce possible. One such relationship is with the Rachele family of Central Park Orchards. This third generation farming family ...
April 01 2014
There are a number of market gardens in the Sydney Basin and our farmer friend Johnny Ngov is one of the best. Over the course of the year, Johnny delivers the freshest and best quality Asian greens, snow peas, sugar snap peas, snake beans, smal...
March 01 2014
Harris Farm Market’s farmer friend Emmanuel Xerri is delighted people have cottoned on to how delicious and nutritious kale is.
February 26 2014
Tasmania is recognised as one of the best vegetable producers in Australia, and for good reason. Its cool climate, pure air and abundant rainfall offer the perfect conditions for growing full-flavoured vegies. Low levels of chemical residues and p...
January 29 2018
We are proud to officially be plastic bag free at registers, following overwhelming consumer support for the #BanTheBag campaign last year. We no longer have any single-use plastic bags as an option for customers, instead, we're now encouraging a...
November 07 2017
What is Ignite? The Ignite Store is based in Emerton near Mt Druitt - one of the most disadvantaged postcodes in Australia. Ignite sells food (at an ultra-low cost) with the intent to build a sense of hope, purpose and community. We help out by p...
July 14 2017
Today, we announced our commitment to remove single-use, lightweight plastic bags from all stores by 1 January 2018 following overwhelming consumer support for our #BanTheBag campaign. Since April 2017, our customers have said no to plastic o...
April 28 2017
We have partnered with Clean Up Australia with a campaign aimed to reduce the use of single-use, lightweight plastic bags across our stores. We can’t do this alone and call on you, our customers, to help by Saying No to Plastic when you shop with...
January 17 2017
Single Herd Milk is freshly pouring on tap in our Bondi Westfield, Drummoyne, Bowral, Potts Point, Orange and Lindfield stores. Month to month, the milk on tap will alternate dairy farms. Each farm featured on tap receives an additional 30 percen...
December 14 2016
We have removed all $1 per litre milk from our shelves across all our stores, in a bid to support the local dairy industry. We are now stocking our own Farmer Friendly Milk range that will sell for $2.29 per two litres. We are working with New ...
May 03 2016
Imperfect Picks is our seasonal range of fruit and vegetables that might not look perfect from the outside, but are as perfect as ever on the inside
October 13 2017
Spring is when lamb is it’s absolute best. With so much of our production coming from Victoria and the southern production systems, where they have had an incredibly wet winter, the grasses have been just continually growing and making the lamb t...
August 25 2017
The pristine pastures and clean air of Tasmania, King Island and Flinders Island provide the perfect environment to grow Cape Grim Beef. For over ten years, Cape Grim has developed a reputation for providing 100% grass fed premium-grade beef, s...
April 05 2016
The rain that has been falling recently should bode well for our roasting line promotions this week. To kick off the real value for this week has to the be the boned and netted lamb shoulder roasts. Cooking, well I think you need to think camping...
March 29 2016
So, after indulging in no doubt a touch too much chocolate – you really need those protein levels back up in order to stay sane**. We have a great week of specials this week which I am sure will suit everyone. The keynote product this week is the...
March 22 2016
I received a phone call from a friend of mine, Bill, at quite an odd hour yesterday morning, and thought 'this isn’t good news'... He is based in Alpha in Western QLD and it has been incredibly dry out there, so I was very quietly expecting the w...
March 15 2016
I’ve got no words of advice or philosophical analogies that might guide you to greatness, but if you want to save some money then read on! Awesome grass fed yearling beef rump steak out of the Victorian Gippsland region will be a treat. The hot w...
March 08 2016
Another cracking week coming up, and what would seem like a heatwave continuing. We will run the butterflied lamb legs into this week as well. Outside of that we have an amazing mix at sensational prices. Some really nice sized Grass Fed Bolar B...
March 01 2016
We have an absolute corker of a special this week as headline act, and that is the butterflied legs of lamb. These come from a supplier in South Australia where they have a really fantastic program and keep the lambs at that ideal 22kg carcase we...
February 23 2016
A massive week ahead. We have fresh chicken breast fillets at market beating prices. Perfect for quick cooking, specially with this hot weather we're expecting this week. We are also doing a fantastic offer on the twin pack lamb hind shanks. Not ...
February 16 2016
We have a really special week ahead with a sensational mix of goods including some juicy pork bellies. These should be a real hit with the continuation of Chinese New Year celebrations and definitely something everyone seems to love eating. I thi...
February 09 2016
The humidity is getting to its yearly peak which is pretty uncomfortable for everyone. The only way to get through is super tasty meals and great flavours. We have certainly got that in spades this week. The lambs are getting pretty big this time...
February 02 2016
We have a really solid mix again leading into next week. We have an incredible discount on Curious Cuts Pork Oyster Shoulder so rush on in to our stores for 20% off. It might even be the perfect time to try our Delicious Pulled Pork Burger recipe...
January 25 2016
With Australia Day tomorrow, our key product for this week is of course the lamb. When you think Australia Day, you sort of either do lamb on the BBQ, or you kind of feel like a bit of an outcast. So to help make this really simple for you, we ha...
January 19 2016
I thought this week I would start with a bit of a joke. A Texan farmer came to Australia for a holiday. He met an Aussie farmer and they started talking. The Aussie showed off his big wheat field and the Texan said, “Oh! We have wheat fields that...
January 12 2016
We have a bumper week packed full of value at the meat department. Something absolutely perfect for the BBQ, or cut into steaks is the Yearling Beef Standing Rib Roasts. This should without doubt be sold over $20 a kilo, but you are getting it ...
January 05 2016
All the livestock markets were closed for the past couple of weeks so it will be a light week for the meat section this week. Whilst we only have a couple of key products on special, I think they are great and you will be very happy with what we ...
December 15 2015
Summer screams BBQ seemingly more so this week with the feral humidity we are copping, so some sensational grass-fed yearling beef from the Gippsland region of Victoria is the perfect answer. Sip a beer while you watch the flames of the BBQ turn ...
December 08 2015
We’ll have a cracking special this week with Standing Yearling Beef Rib Roasts on offer. We haven’t been able to get these for some time, but a nice way to get them back into the fold, as a special where you can put them away in the fridge a...
December 01 2015
We seem to be getting the warmer temps more consistently now, which is good news for this bloke in terms of trying to forecast again. When you get the highs and lows in temp and humidity it all has a impact on what you decide to eat. We saw chick...
November 24 2015
This week sees us with a really strong hand of summer products. Even though we continue to face the hardest stock positions in recent memory, not only on beef, but now also with pork at record highs, we somehow pull a freak week out of the hat. T...
November 17 2015
This is a really big lamb week. The price and quality is incredible. Racks of spring lamb, 8 ribbers, beautiful colour and cover of fat - and the best thing I reckon is when you cut them into cutlets and BBQ to medium. That’s it. Spring lamb at i...
November 10 2015
A great week ahead with a solid mix to keep everyone interested. First up, Whole Bone In Lamb Shoulders at a sensational price. They are Victorian stock, the colour of the meat is sensational and they will be a brilliant slow roast in the oven f...
November 07 2015
What a great week we have ahead of us - commencing with the new free range chicken from Hazeldene’s, and we are seeing yearling cattle prices come back a bit now. There is plenty to be smiling about.Spring lamb continues, and this week the super ...
October 27 2015
We seem to be getting right into the deep part of spring lambs, which is sensational, and the racks last week are just beautiful eating. So whilst we are in a purple patch we might as well stay hot, and take advantage of legs of lamb from Cowra. ...
October 20 2015
This week, we have smaller, sweeter spring lamb rack out of Victoria which looks sensational in colour and quality. Ironically, when the abundance and quality is there the price drops. Nice light fat scored product with a good coverage, this is ...
October 13 2015
With the beef price still on the rise and with the dollar 30% lower than the same period, it continues to be a classic case of supply and demand with so much of our stock going overseas driving these crazy prices. However, with plenty of feed sti...
October 06 2015
It is quite an obscure week we have ahead of us, beef prices continue to rise meaning it is getting really difficult to buy the sort of product we want, and it is probably only going to get harder through October. It’s not ideal, but that is the ...
September 29 2015
With the deep end of the footy finals upon us, the potential for crazy weather and people entertaining, we have a big mix of products to make it really tasty and really easy. We have a really special product to start it off – the beef rump cap, o...
September 22 2015
With the warmer weather coming, this week is really the start of BBQ season. I’m sure you’re looking for an awesome accompaniment with your steak and I would recommend Michael’s Bearnaise Sauce. Béarnaise goes sensationally well with a little gra...
September 15 2015
The cut of beef this week is what we know as the oyster blade. Traditionally this would be sliced up and sold as oyster blade steak ideally slow cooked in a braise or casserole. However, this is just a sensational piece of meat and completely und...
September 08 2015
Spring – sinus season for some, or for me, the new lambs coming through and that’s a pretty exciting time of year. The colour of the meat lightens right up, the size drops and meat is sweeter. The product is absolutely sensational, I have drawn a...
September 01 2015
Lamb this week is a super product, and with the nights getting warmer again, they should prove popular with those keen to blow the cobwebs out of the BBQ. The butterflied leg of lambs are a brilliant cut done over a flame, fat side down on a medi...
August 25 2015
We have had a bit of rain across the key grazing belts over the weekend. Let’s hope this is the start of an excellent spring feed period for all the growers. Spring lambs will start really soon, so you will see the size of product drop right off ...
August 18 2015
In the face of record highs in beef prices, we still do have a cracking week ahead starting off with probably the best roasting line on the carcase with our grass-fed bolar blade roast. Sensational roasted slowly, they have great flavour and are ...
August 11 2015
It may now be sounding like a broken record, but with the tight market and another week of record highs on the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator, beef supply is pretty tight. We had to go with a mixed week in terms of product lines, but there will...
August 04 2015
What better timing that straight after our successful Curious Cuts campaign, we go straight into a terrific offer for our biggest line. So for the second time this year, we have the excellent quality and great value eye fillet on special. They ar...
July 28 2015
A fantastic mix of roasting and grilling options are on offer this week. To start it off, we have a boned and rolled pork leg roast which is just brilliant in winter. Softer in flavour than the shoulder, it is a great way to get lunches sorted fo...
July 21 2015
The weather indicates that it’s a good time for some lamb shanks and they are really good value this week.Given that we have had such a focus on hearty wintery meals, we need to break it up at times and so we have a great quality steak at a fanta...
July 14 2015
Winter has certainly arrived and there are sensational boneless pork loin roasts out of Victoria, and the Sean Connolly Duck Fat to roast the spuds in. If you are into your slow roasts then the lamb shoulders are the pick of the week. San Danie...
July 07 2015
What a brilliant start and response so far to Curious Cuts. The continued feedback is invaluable to us so we can continue to get it right for this campaign. We have certainly increased the numbers for the Friend of the Farm offer which you'll fin...
June 30 2015
This week it was announced that Pialligo Farm had for the second year running received the award for best Artisan Bacon. Being the main retailer for them in NSW, this is just sensational and it is pleasing we can give you, our customers, the abs...
June 26 2015
All around us we are hearing of prices rising on beef and lamb, and there is pressure all round the livestock industry. However in spite of this we could well have the strongest week we have had this year. I am really pumped about the product mix...
June 23 2015
What we have this week is a great mix of products. To start off, we have some pretty awesome little under 2kg Cube Rolls. The key to this is it is perfect as a quick cooking roast, cut into steaks for the BBQ, or even done whole on the BBQ to get...
June 16 2015
What a sensational week coming up. To kick off this week we have the awesome little boneless pork loin roasts –They are a great size and eat exceptionally well. For lamb we have a the hugely popular twin pack lamb rumps at a super strong price. T...
June 09 2015
In case you thought you might miss out our fantastic Beef Eye Fillets from Tasmania continue to be on special this week. Back in stores is roast pork scotch fillet. I am really satisfied with the look and presentation we have achieved with this l...
June 02 2015
It’s been a long time coming but this week we have our popular Beef Eye Fillets the bulk from which are from Tasmania on special just in time for the long weekend. Also on offer at a great price are Fresh chicken tenderloins which are always a h...
May 19 2015
Another great week ahead. Bone In Chicken Thighs, simply are awesome done in a slow cooker or casserole, they have only the smallest amount of fat under the skin, but it really alters the way the product eats, and with the bone in the product as...
May 12 2015
A strong week ahead for us. Beef continues to climb in price again, which is not only seasonal, but overseas market forces are just incredible. When a processor tells you the money being offered on product from overseas you sometimes baulk and t...
May 05 2015
It’s Mothers Day this weekend so all those wonderful mums that spent years cooking brilliant meals for us need the return favour from the kids this week, so the focus is on really easy and convenient cuts whilst representing super value. To kick ...
April 28 2015
This week I’d like to highlight one of the new winter lines to come into the range, a skin on – bone in fresh chicken Maryland. These are sensational eating. The beauty of these being a back end product is they are dark meat, and do well with sl...
August 02 2018
Our farmers need help. The drought that has taken over South Eastern Australia is now at critical levels with large parts of NSW having not seen a drop of rain for 2 years. This is taking its toll on a lot of the farmers whose role is so importa...
May 03 2018
May is brain cancer awareness month. Please help make a difference by supporting the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and making a donation in the collection boxes at your local Harris Farm store. Brain cancer kills more children than any other disea...
April 03 2018
We have made the tough decision to close our Eastgate Bondi Junction store. The opening of our new store in nearby Westfield Bondi Junction has meant it is now no longer sustainable to keep our Eastgate store open. That said, our Eastgate Bondi...
March 23 2018
Jack's Creek Wagyu is now available in our stores! We're super excited to now be selling Jack's Creek as they have won the World’s Best Steak Producer (at the World Steak Challenge in London) for two consecutive years. Jack’s Creek is a family o...
March 14 2018
Our brand new Lindfield store has opened its doors, bringing to the North Shore a marketplace of fresh fruit, vegetables, premium groceries, seafood and our most extensive meat range ever. Inside you'll find our friends from Sydney Fresh Seafoo...
February 27 2018
We have always been proud of our Pure Pastures range so we're even prouder to say that this year, our Pure Pastures products have won 3 Gold Medals and 5 Silver Medals at the prestigious Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce competition! Our Pure...
February 27 2018
15 million kilos of Imperfect Picks sold! In just over 3 years, you've helped us sell over 15 MILLION kilograms of imperfect looking, but perfectly delicious fruit and vegetables through your love of our Imperfect Picks range. That is literally t...
February 13 2018
The award-winning Tomato Festival Sydney returns for a fourth year on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February, from 10am at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Bring along the whole family for an inspiring harbourside food festival celebrating all things...
January 25 2018
What better way to start the year but with an environmentally friendly new year's resolution of getting rid of plastic bags at the checkout. To help our customers get into the habit of bringing reusable bags when shopping, our friends at Cunningh...
January 24 2018
Beautifully sweet and crunchy baby carrots from Tasmania that make the perfect healthy snack. You won't find these little beauties anywhere else but Harris Farm. In-stores & online now! The Snackable Story Harvest Moon has been growing ...
October 18 2017
We have made the difficult decision to cease trading at our Baulkham Hills store. The last day of trading will be on Saturday 21st October 2017.In recent times our Baulkham Hills store has proven to be a tough market for us and due to changing ma...
September 29 2017
This October, why not grab a bandanna and or a pen at your local Harris Farm Markets store and support CanTeen Australia's National Bandanna Day campaign. National Bandanna Day is the major fundraising and awareness campaign for CanTeen Australi...
September 05 2017
September marks the annual Mudgee Wine and Food Festival which is one of longest running wine and food festivals in New South Wales. But don't fret if you can't attend the festival because you can now have a taste of Mudgee at comfort of your ow...
August 29 2017
COLD PRESSED NIGHTLY FROM FRESH AUSTRALIAN FRUIT, WITH NO ADDED PRESERVATIVES. What is cold pressing? Cold Pressing is a juicing method that ‘presses’ the fruits and vegetables at a much slower rate than a conventional centrifugal juicer whic...
August 24 2017
This weekend marks HFM Bondi Westfield's first birthday and to celebrate, we have packed the weekend full of fantastic offers, free smoothies and delicious samplings. FREE IMPERFECTLY PERFECT BANANA SMOOTHIE - GO BANANAS! Between 10AM-4PM, we...
August 08 2017
Have you heard about the delicious, healthy snacks that help new mums and mums-to-be produce more milk for their little ones? We now have them available at Harris Farm Markets and we know you'll ove them as much as we do. FRANJO'S KITCHEN Franjo...
June 16 2017
This year, TEDxSydney will hold its flagship event at the ICC Sydney in Darling Harbour, allowing them to welcome a record number of attendees into our TEDxSydney community. This Friday, 16 June, fourteen Australian speakers will be sharing the...
April 19 2017
This weekend, you can show your support for our veterans and their families at your local Harris Farm store by picking up a sprig of fresh rosemary at the register in exchange for a gold coin donation from Friday 21st April until 25th April (Anza...
February 17 2017
JOIN US FOR THIS AWARD-WINNING HARBOURSIDE FOOD FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ALL THINGS TOMATO! 18 Feb 2017 - 19 Feb 2017, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney The Festival program is jam-packed with exciting, fun and delicious activities with something for ...
February 13 2017
The Dietitians Association of Australia is kicking off it's Australia's Healthy Weight Week with a national launch event at Pitt St Mall today (13 Feb) between 11am-3pm with the Sprout duo Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis hosting a healthy cooki...
January 18 2017
Australian Grown Beetroot Love Beets® are 100% all natural, Australian grown beetroot, already peeled and cooked ready to eat. No added salt, No added sugar and all the hard work is done. These beets are the perfect way to include an all-natural,...
January 12 2017
The Montague Tree Plums Featuring stonefruits with superior flavour, the MONTAGUE tree range includes plums that have extremely high natural sugar and maintain a deliciously juicy yet crunchy texture – simply a taste sensation! As one of the...
January 10 2017
Gamze Smokehouse is a family owned and operated business in North East Victoria that has a passion for good quality and locally made food. Gamze Smokehouse makes premium smallgoods from unique recipes with love and many years of experience and al...
December 14 2016
Seavory is wild caught and handpicked crab meat. It is pasteurised to protect the delicate aroma, flavour and texture of 100% blue swimmer crab. The pasteurising process does not compromise the flavour and texture of the very delicate blue swimme...
December 06 2016
We're happy to share the news that we have added another fantastic brand to our range and we're sure you will love them too! Ballantyne has been helping families make their everyday special occasions better since 1929. Over the last 86 years they...
November 21 2016
Leading the way for Australian beverage innovation, Made By Cow™ - The world’s first safe to drink Raw Milk - has been awarded “Best New Dairy Drink” at the recent World Beverage Innovation Awards in Frankfurt. Launched in June this year, world-f...
October 25 2016
For the third year in a row, Harris Farm Markets is proud to be supporting the annual Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk which will return on Sunday 30th October 2016. The course will be open from 7.30am to 4.30pm on the event day and particip...
September 27 2016
A family dream in 1999 to move to the country and a passion for quality, healthyfood is what sparked Pam and Martin Brook to transform a run down dairy in the Byron Bay hinterland into a working macadamia farm. Fifteen years later, Brookfarm is n...
September 13 2016
We are proud to introduce Bodalla’s new flavoured milk range! Bodalla is a family dairy on the South Coast of NSW. A single herd of cows are milked at 5am, then Bodalla just adds chocolate or real strawberries, fresh brewed single origin co...
September 01 2016
It’s time to wave those spears and cheer - spring is here and so is Australian Asparagus! As spring approaches we all eagerly await the reappearance of luscious local spears. As we say goodbye to winter we say hello to yummy ways to brighten our ...
August 25 2016
We have some exciting news to share. Today, we opened our doors at our incredible new flagship store in Bondi Junction Westfield. With the success of the Drummoyne store opening in November last year, many of the impressive innovations will carry...
July 01 2016
What do you mean Probiotic home cleaning? Not all bacteria is bad. There are billions of bacteria that are essential to our daily health and wellbeing. Probiotic Solutions’ cleaning range is formulated with naturally occurring, beneficial, non G...
June 01 2016
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drink milk straight from the cow and experience the same taste and goodness of raw milk? Well now you can do just that… What is Made by Cow Cold Pressed Raw Milk ? Made by Cow, is an Australian based comp...
April 19 2016
This weekend, you can show your support for our veterans and their families at your local Harris Farm store by picking up a sprig of fresh rosemary at the register in exchange for a gold coin donation from Friday 22nd April 2016 until 25th April...
April 06 2016
What is teff? Teff is a small Ancient Ethiopian grain with benefits that far outweigh its size. Teff is gluten free and comes in both grain and flour form, with a delicious nutty flavour that makes it perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and al...
April 04 2016
We have some big, exciting news to share. Harris Farm Markets has purchased the independently owned Norton St Grocer Bondi Junction and Leichhardt stores, as well as Royal Randwick Fruit Market. Today, we opened as Harris Farm Markets in Randwic...
April 04 2016
Come visit us in our newest location at the ground floor (near the Avoca Street entrance and centre court) of the Royal Randwick Shopping Centre. Aside from the freshest fruit and vegetables we offer, our Randwick store range will include great s...
April 01 2016
What is Nectar Cold Pressed? Nectar Cold Pressed is a company all about ‘the perfect blend of taste, health, value and convenience’. Cold Pressed is a juicing method that ‘presses’ the fruits and vegetables at a much slower rate than a convention...
March 07 2016
Starting 08 March 2016, Harris Farm Markets customers will be enjoying new Botanica Cold Pressed Juice flavours. Previously only available in select stores, the whole range is now available across all stores (excluding Edgecliff, Bathurst and Mor...
January 15 2016
ecoLEAF salads are hydroponically farmed leafy green vegetables produced by Kaiteki Fresh at their state of the art hydroponic farm located in Bunyip 85kms south east of Melbourne. - No Pesticides or Chemical Washing - Australian Grown - Longer L...
March 06 2015
Save Time, Save A Shopping List Take full advantage of our convenient online service by saving a copy of your shopping list. That way you don't have to browse through the website adding your regular products to cart every time you shop! Follow...
December 29 2014
TRY OUR NEW RANGE OF IMPERFECT DIPS New Imperfect Picks Dips are a delicious range of fresh dips made from Imperfect fruit and veg – the same imperfect fruit and veg you’ll find in our stores every day. The range consists of 4 mouth-watering fl...
December 05 2014
Purchase a Gift Card to Harris Farm Online Give the gift of premium fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat and other grocery products this Cherry Christmas with a gift card to Harris Farm Online! FOLLOW THIS SIMPLE STEPS: Step 1: Select the...
December 05 2014
HOME ESSENTIALS Buy environmentally friendly cleaning products online from Harris Farm Markets - Sydney's family supermarket. We're proud to announce Harris Farm now ranges Derivan Health e-Clean and EcoStore environmentally friendly cleaning p...
September 10 2014
Did you know, that each year hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit and vegetables are dumped because of minor visual imperfections? Some industry reports are saying up to 25% of some crops never leave the farm gate, which is an astounding stat...
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