February 24 2021
IN VEG: The market is well supplied with most lines. Bargains for the week are our yellow snacking tomatoes, they are very sweet and very inexpensive, as well as truss and Sampari’s, all great quality and well-priced. Corn is cheaper than it has ...
February 17 2021
IN VEG: Not much news on the vegetable front this week. Truss tomatoes remain very cheap and Sampari are the best option of the snacking tomatoes. Iceberg lettuce, zucchini (especially Imperfects) and Dutch carrots are still all very well priced ...
February 10 2021
IN VEG: Truss tomatoes are probably as cheap as they will ever get and we have them for sale by the 5 kg tray in our stores at an incredibly cheap price. It works out slightly under $2.00 kg! Shallots, Dutch carrots and Imperfect kumera are all f...
January 31 2021
IN VEG: Lots of very good options in veg this week. Our asparagus will be all Australian again this week and is very well priced. Truss tomatoes are still well priced as are red capsicums and 1kg bags carrots. Corn has eased in price, as have zuc...
January 27 2021
IN VEG: The very hot weather we have finally started to experience is not great for most vegetables except for corn which mostly comes from Victoria at this time of the year and is starting to ease in price. Also from down South, we have good qua...
January 20 2021
IN VEG: As usual in January, our focus is more on fruit than vegetables. The best story of the week is the drop in Cauliflower prices, they are half the price they were a week ago. Broccoli looks like it’s set to follow but it’s fall in price is ...
January 13 2021
IN VEG: Coming from the Sydney basin, QLD and VIC, there is an abundance of good quality egg tomatoes in the markets this week. Prices are fantastic and while the egg tomatoes is considered an old-fashioned sort of tomato, it still has a great fl...
January 04 2021
Mary and Matthew have helped put into practice some of the impor tant messages from the book— lessons learned from crea-tures spanning blobs to baboons, locusts to cannibal crickets, fruit flies to mice, cats, dogs, and primates. All of them ar...
December 16 2020
IN VEG: Christmas is always a bit hard to pick. I am going to buy a few tomatoes for home this week, the prices on truss, Sampari and yellow snacking must firm up as the week goes on. Our red capsicums are still very reasonable, as are the 1 kg b...
December 09 2020
A question I am frequently asked is “what do you think is the best variety of mango?”. There is no set answer because different mangoes mature at slightly different times. Last week I would have said it’s a KP from Katherine. Not so this week, th...
December 09 2020
IN VEG: In general news markets well supplied with zucchini, eggplant, tender stem broccoli, red caps, celery and coriander. There is a plethora of good quality tomatoes in the markets again this week with plenty of value in truss tomatoes and nu...
December 02 2020
IN VEG: More bargains in tomatoes this week with cheap and good truss as well as Sampari and Tomberries being the best value in the snacking category. Biggest price fall this week is loose corn, now at roughly half last week's price. It's tender ...
November 25 2020
IN VEG: We have an abundance of fabulous tomatoes this week, especially truss, Tomberry tomatoes and yellow snacking tomatoes. The hot weather has led to lower prices especially in the cauliflower, zucchini and broccoli categories. Beans, beanett...
November 18 2020
IN FRUIT:
We are now in full swing with Valencia oranges, which are picked fresh and sent to market. Any navels you may come across now will be stored fruit, they may be good or they may not. The Valencia’s of course have lots of seeds, that’s ju...
November 18 2020
My pick this week is blackberries. Just a few years ago we only had the traditional wild varieties and the season was 4 or 5 short weeks late January to early March. Forward to today and we have fabulous sweet ,juicy plump varieties nearly twelve...
November 11 2020
IN VEG: Tomatoes are fantastic this week. All our snacking tomatoes, truss and in fact all tomatoes, are great quality and falling in price. Beans are great value and I must refer you to my pick of the week which is beanettes. They are the best b...
November 04 2020
IN VEG: Great week for tomatoes this week. Those delicious little snacking tomatoes are now in their spring flush, so great flavour and great prices. The more traditional truss tomatoes are also very good value. All our stores have a very attract...
October 28 2020
IN VEG: What a great week to get into the kitchen and cook up a storm. With showers forecast for the rest of the week, and an abundance of locally grown vegies at hand, this is a great time to roast, steam or stir-fry through some of this unseaso...
October 21 2020
IN VEG: Plenty of fabulous opportunities in the veg markets this week! Red washed potatoes from South Australia will make a great addition to your shopping basket week. On special in all stores, Red washed potatoes are a flavoursome and versatile ...
October 14 2020
IN FRUIT: The weather in Darwin has damaged the mango crop up there so there will be lots of marked fruit available this week. The best fruit is about a week away when we move down to Katherine and the quality will improve substantially. Berries c...
October 07 2020
IN FRUIT: The mango season rolls on. We now have excellent tray sale and Imperfect options to add to our premium offer. We have another fantastic line - mango cheeks! Cut and sold fresh every day, this option takes all the mess and drama out of ea...
September 30 2020
IN FRUIT: It's hard to talk about much beyond those delicious new season KP Northern Territory mangoes in the fruit category this week. On my cereal, in my salad or just to snack on - they are fantastic. Try our mango cheeks for a mess free conven...
September 30 2020
Join in on our par-tea by picking up some superb specials across our biscuit, tea, coffee, dip and snack ranges!
September 23 2020
IN FRUIT: Tray sale Kensington Pride mangoes are in stores now. The mangoes are “scruffy” in appearance however, they are really sweet and juicy. Grab a tray, you won’t be disappointed - enjoy the savings.
Papaya is a good fruit option the week. ...
September 16 2020
IN FRUIT: Spring flush of raspberries is beginning to gain some momentum. The flush of raspberries often coincides with the tail end of the Queensland strawberries season. With many consumers looking for something different, raspberries at this ti...
September 09 2020
IN FRUIT: Plenty of good eating papaya from Far North Queensland in the markets this week. We are currently on the tail end of our winter banana crops. This usually means an increase in the volumes of small fruit. Whilst not the most attractive ba...
September 02 2020
IN FRUIT: Little has changed this week in fruit. Again, there are lots of top quality and inexpensive berries which this week includes mulberries. Apples continue to be difficult but there are a few more top quality pink lady apples on offer as th...
September 02 2020
From divine Calvisius Caviar to giant Tomahawk steaks, we have put together our perfect day on a plate menu for Father's Day 2020!
CALVISIUS CAVIAR PLATTER
Spoil not just Dad, but your entire family, with a platter of Italian caviar served on ...
August 26 2020
IN FRUIT: The spring raspberry crops have started. Prices have eased substantially to be quite reasonable and they will continue to come under pressure as the spring crops gain momentum. Our raspberries are mainly from Coffs Harbour in Northern NS...
August 19 2020
IN FRUIT: As mentioned elsewhere, berries and particularly premium berries, are very inexpensive and excellent eating. This is the week for berries. Blood oranges are still very good value and all citrus is eating fantastically. I am really enjoyi...
August 12 2020
IN FRUIT: The berry feast continues unabated. Raspberries have started to ease back at last but the main focus continues to be strawberries and blueberries. With strawberries, there is sadly less emphasis on taste and more on yield in the industry...
August 05 2020
IN FRUIT: Blood oranges from the Riverina region in south western NSW are really great eating this week. A relatively short season, blood oranges have that distinctive berry/citrus taste that make the fruit so unique and sought after. Limes are ex...
July 29 2020
IN FRUIT: In winter with no local stone fruit, berries and citrus continue to be the focus for HFM. Raspberries are in short supply but there are enough blueberries and strawberries. However, big wet weather events are interrupting supplies here a...
July 22 2020
IN FRUIT: There’s not a great deal of variety in the markets this week in fruit. Given the issues with the apple crops this season, that’s to be expected. Queensland strawbs are great quality, albeit with some supply disruptions due to rain and co...
July 15 2020
IN FRUIT: It’s a fantastic time for blueberries and strawberries this week. A little too much rain a few days ago was affecting quality but this appears to have passed and I think the coming weeks will have very well priced superb berries availa...
July 08 2020
IN FRUIT: Bananas are plentiful and cheap and eating very well. They do look dull in colour; the extreme cold in QLD at this stage causes that undesirable appearance but doesn’t affect the taste. All citrus is excellent quality and very good value...
June 30 2020
IN FRUIT: Still loads of citrus from down south but next we have some wonderful fruit from Queensland. Bananas, topless pineapples, rockmelons and papaya are all superb eating and well riced this week. Imperfect pears and nets of passionfruit all ...
June 24 2020
IN FRUIT: Bananas have started to ease in price and arrivals indicate the price should ease next week. Rockmelons, especially medium sized fruit, are eating well and are far cheaper than they have been. All berries are the really good news. It’s v...
June 17 2020
IN FRUIT:
Berries are the best news of the week. I really look forward each year to winter berries, they are the best! The season starts with strawberries from the Sunshine coast and soon after the blueberries, and then raspberries and blackberr...
June 10 2020
IN FRUIT: Really not much to talk about with either fruit or veg this week. In fruit, navel oranges, grapefruit and pears, especially Imperfect Packham’s remain good value. As discussed elsewhere in this blog, the little Imperfect mandarins we ar...
June 03 2020
IN FRUIT: Really very little news on the fruit front. Apples continue to be difficult post the bushfire season which is when they would normally bloom. Most of the citrus is plentiful and good eating. However, Imperial mandarins are a little dear...
June 01 2020
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May 27 2020
IN FRUIT: Navel oranges are getting sweeter and better eating every week. At our place, I squeeze a fresh juice every day and blend that with half a ruby grapefruit; it’s a great start to the day. Pink Lady apples are hitting their straps now, th...
May 20 2020
IN FRUIT: Bananas continue to be great value this week, as are our imperfect pink lady apples. Seedless melon is very well priced as are crimson seedless grapes. Limes continue to be inexpensive whilst the bars and restaurants stay shut. Very lit...
May 13 2020
IN FRUIT: The fruit I am enjoying most this week is Kiwi Gold. They definitely don’t keep as well as their green counterparts but they are just a delicious fruit and fill a gap for us as stone fruit season comes to a total halt. Avocados continue...
May 06 2020
IN FRUIT: For something a little different this week, I would recommend gold Kiwi fruit. They are now from New Zealand, not cheap but not dear either and just so good to eat. There are lots of limes available as well. Strictly speaking, that’s no...
April 29 2020
IN FRUIT: It's May this week and May is when we look for Queensland Imperial mandarins. This year does not look to be a great year for this variety of mandarins, there is a lot of dry fruit on the market. Some brands are better than others, but i...
April 22 2020
IN FRUIT:
Bananas are the big news in fruit this week; we are going into a period of high supply for the next few weeks, which means cheap prices on bananas going forward for a while… we need those kids back to school to eat them all!
Red grapes ...
April 15 2020
IN FRUIT: Again this week, grapes, apples and pears are all very good value; only pink ladies are still old season. Kanzi apples would be my choice of apples this week. There are still some good plums available and I think the flavourfalls are th...
April 08 2020
IN FRUIT:The good news is that lemons and limes, both essential for Easter, are good and inexpensive. Papaya, all grapes, apples and pears are the same. Best of all, avocados are now at their peak; cheap and good! All of our stores have lemon an...
February 24 2021
This week, we will transition from the black when ripe Hass avocados to Shepard avocados. These are a green skinned variety and won't change colour. A gentle squeeze that has some give in it will tell you when they are ready to eat. Like all trop...
February 17 2021
My pick of the week this week is Thompson seedless white grapes. These are a superior grape to the Menindee seedless that have been the white grape of choice until recently. Thompsons are the most popular grape on the Australian domestic market. ...
February 10 2021
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...
January 31 2021
This week we have beautiful new season Gala apples in-store. Any other apple comes from last year’s harvest and is therefore have been kept for 8 months in refrigeration. They are still OK to eat, but won’t have that crisp fresh flavour of a new ...
January 27 2021
Harvest Moon have been growing vegetables since the early 80's. They've mastered their growing techniques over many years, trialling many different varieties and methods. The cool climate and rich red soils of Tassie's beautiful north-west coast ...
January 20 2021
My pick of the week is white peaches. We are promoting a variety called Ice Queen, they're a good size sweet peach from the Shepparton region in VIC. Every Year in mid-January is when peaches hit their peak while February is the month for nectari...
January 13 2021
I normally advise peaches for January and then nectarines for February. This season is a little different and we have excellent quality of both fruits this week. In both fruits, it is the yellow varieties that seem to be most plentiful and for th...
December 16 2020
My pick this week is lychees. There are many different varieties of lychees and while they all look similar, they are actually not. The varieties we are selling you are very unlikely to be found in the major supermarkets. They are low yielding, s...
December 02 2020
'Menindee seedless' refers to the variety of grape, not where the grapes come from. At this time and for the next few weeks, they come from Emerald and then the St George area. In January, we will begin to source from down south. In all the years...
November 25 2020
My pick this week is seedless watermelon. NSW is going to swelter this weekend and early next week, making it ideal to grab a slice of cold cut watermelon from the fridge. If you wish to keep melon more than a couple of days, it is always better ...
November 11 2020
My product of the week is beanettes. At the moment, we only sell these in overwrapped tray, and they are by far the best bean we sell. At this time of the year, the very best beanettes in store are grown for us by the Mitchison family from the Ma...
November 04 2020
A fabulous herb that is annual. There are many different varieties, the green being the most common. Basil loves warmer weather to grow and so becomes plentiful in late spring and early summer. An absolute essential in Italian cooking! Best resu...
October 28 2020
Shallots are a wonderful vegetable that add flavour to many dishes. Their popularity has never waned in the fifty years I have been in the business. They are rarely available at our special HFM price this week. High in vitamin C and at this price...
October 21 2020
It's not often that I recommend new varieties of fruit but today there is one I would like you to try - Orange Candy melon. For years, the sweetest melon we grew and enjoyed were honeydews. We only ate them in season, and they were typically only ...
October 14 2020
This will probably be the bargain week of the season. The asparagus is at it's absolute best from both a price and quality perspective. Standard size bunches, baby asparagus and Grande, it just doesn’t get any better. Enjoy!
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October 07 2020
My pick this week are those fantastic sweet snacking tomatoes in punnets. Spring is when the new season for these start, the quality and taste improves and the price comes back, and this year they are a little earlier than normal. These tomatoes h...
September 30 2020
My pick for the week is definitely Northern Territory Kensington Pride mangoes. To me, these KPs are the best eating mango of the year. It has been a very good season so far however, the season is running a little later than normal so prices have ...
September 23 2020
After struggling with volumes and quality in the latter half of winter, Lebanese cucumbers have really come on in volume over the last week or so. Mainly coming from the outskirts of Sydney, prices are steadily falling. The new crops are top quali...
September 16 2020
I love September for the new season Australian asparagus. For the next 2 to 3 months, all our asparagus will be Australian. No white or purple asparagus yet, but they will be with us soon. However, in addition to our standard bunch at the moment,...
September 09 2020
Cauliflowers are fantastic at the moment and plentiful. The recent full moon in conjunction with some good rainfall along the east coast, have given the impetus for the cauliflower crops to flush. This week, we have cauliflowers from all major gro...
September 02 2020
Celery is at its best in the spring. This week we have a glut in the market and the price of this truly healthy and ancient vegetable is about as cheap as we ever see it these days. It is an extremely versatile food and great for soup, juice, in s...
August 25 2020
My pick this week is coriander, the herb that outsells all others by at least a factor of two. These wonderful fresh herbs are at their best when the weather is mild. Not too hot and not too cold, our current weather is perfect for these lines. Th...
August 19 2020
It's very hard to go past the incredible berry offers this week. All berries except blackberries, are inexpensive and great quality. Raspberries are not as cheap as blues or strawberries but they are coming back in price. With blues and strawbs, I...
August 12 2020
My pick this week is Brussels sprouts. It is a very old-fashioned vegetable that has done a marvellous job of reinventing itself. In my childhood, bitter tasting Brussels were something most kids despised. Now with smaller sweeter strains, this pr...
August 05 2020
Strawberries are now recovered from the recent heavy rains and we have some fantastic fruit on offer this week. There is downward pressure on prices being exerted by the fantastic blueberry offer this week. Providing there is no more big rains, bo...
July 29 2020
After March each year, good grapefruit is always hard to find. Then the new season fruit arrives from Queensland and things improve, but they are still dear. This week, we have a really good eating line of fruit from Queensland that we are selling...
July 22 2020
Coming from South Australia, our Imperfect potatoes this week are all yellow in flesh. The imperfections in these potatoes are odd shapes and sizes, and some skin staining caused by rain. Rest assured these potatoes will eat amazing and retail for...
July 15 2020
July is when new season blueberries come into their own. They arrive in large quantities just as QLD strawberries also reach their peak. So late July and early August are probably the best few weeks of the year for both quality and price of berri...
July 08 2020
We have New Season Hillston brushed potatoes as our pick for this week. The brand we favour is Red Gem and they start their winter season with Sebagos, a true and tested variety. The red soils of this area and the pristine water supply provides us...
June 30 2020
My pick of the week is the topless gold pineapples from 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 actuall...
June 24 2020
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...
June 17 2020
New season Queensland strawberries are now arriving in significant numbers at Sydney Markets. The fruit is full of flavour, excellent quality and attractively priced. This fruit comes from the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast where the nights are...
June 10 2020
Many of you have commented to me and I agree with how disappointing the mandarins were in May. That was the Queensland fruit. We are now sourcing from Southern regions and it’s a different situation altogether. This fruit is far juicier, and I ca...
June 03 2020
This week, a flush from Queensland has given an opportunity for Roma Tomatoes - also know as egg tomatoes - to be at very good value. Roma tomatoes are a red and firmer-skinned tomato with a sweet, juicy flesh, used both fresh and for processing....
May 27 2020
We have a fabulous special this week on really large green skin avos. They aren’t Shepards but a variety called G20. The fruit we have on special this week are huge! With the very small seed this variety typically have, they are exceptional value...
May 20 2020
When I started in business, we got really excited when an old variety called Pontiac became the first red coloured potato we sold and then, some twenty or more years later, Desirees became popular. Nowadays, there are multiple varieties of differ...
May 13 2020
My pick this week is the Gold Kiwifruit from the Zespri company in New Zealand. This product is fantastic. One of these gold kiwifruits gives you 100% of your daily vitamin C requirements. To me, they are far tastier than the green product, they ...
May 06 2020
Kestrel’s have become popular of recent times, due to their versatility in cooking and great taste. They are at a fantastic price across all Harris Farm Markets stores this week. They are smooth to mash and have a good texture after microwaving, ...
April 29 2020
My pick this week is coriander, the herb that outsells all others by at least a factor of two. These wonderful fresh herbs are at their best when the weather is mild. Not too hot and not too cold, our current weather is perfect for these lines. ...
April 22 2020
We have fantastic washed potatoes at a bargain price in all stores this week. They are branded Bellita, but are actually the Almera variety. They are a large oval shaped yellow flesh potato grown in the Riverland in South Australia. The growers i...
April 15 2020
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 a Royal Gala and a Braeburn, very similar in parentage to the Jazz apple. The ...
April 08 2020
This time of the year we start new season lemons from Queensland, no longer requiring the imported fruit that we rely on in mid summer to early Autumn. Normally we start in the far North in the Mareeba Tablelands from early to mid April, and th...
April 01 2020
Many people have been in shock at the vegetable prices of the last month. That’s over now and as always, we like to be ahead of the curve. This week, as the market eases we are seeing all vegies fall in price. Anything with the slightest blemish...
March 18 2020
Crimson or Red seedless grapes are my pick of the week. Traditionally, white grapes have been Australia's favourite grape and they are fantastic early in the season. While the whites are still fantastic, now it's the Crimson variety that are bei...
March 04 2020
Thompson seedless are the most popular grape on our domestic market, easily recognized they are elongated in shape with a light green skin. They are a very sweet grape and have become very popular in the Japanese and Korean export markets. We are...
February 05 2020
Broccoli from Tasmania is coming into some good volumes this week. Heat on the mainland has had an impact on vegetable crops but the moderate climate in Tasmania is perfect for growing vegetables. On special in all stores, the quality is fantasti...
January 29 2020
Strong supply of bananas from Far North Queensland have arrived in time for the start of the school year. Some moderate rainfalls in the growing areas has allowed for crops to freshen up, ensuring quality is very good. On promotion this week in s...
January 22 2020
As we come to the end of the North Queensland season there are all sorts of options over the next month or so with different mangoes. In fact, there will be small numbers of KPs from areas as diverse as Northern NSW, Western Australia, some from t...
January 15 2020
My pick of the week is the topless gold pineapples from 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 actuall...
December 18 2019
Cherries are everyone's pick of Christmas week fruit, but this year is a little more difficult than most. The cherries are there but still on the trees! This has led to quite high prices and some buyers have resorted to smaller and redder (often i...
February 01 2021
Turn your trash into treasure: the benefits of composting your fruit and veg scraps.
Noteworthy Nutrients
We all know that fruits and vegetables are packed to the brim with amazing nutrients. But not only are these nutrients good for u...
February 01 2021
Regenerative Agriculture (a.k.a Regen), works with nature rather than against it. Think going beyond organic, it's not a certification (well not yet!) but it's an approach to farming that focuses on improving the ecological health of farmland. Re...
February 01 2021
WHAT IS REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE?
Regenerative Agriculture (a.k.a. Regen), works with nature rather than against it. ‘Regen’ is all about leaving the land better than you found it. Think going beyond organic, it’s not a certification (well no...
February 01 2021
To our Harris Farm community,
This week, we're kicking off a campaign with soil and our climate future at the heart of it. We want to be part of the climate solution, and we know a way how.
Regenerative Agriculture is the term given to a new fr...
February 01 2021
We have been and always will be for the ‘Greater Goodness’. Customers often ask us what we are doing to help our planet, our community, and the way we operate in our shops. Well, we took a deep dive and brought on board all sorts of Sustainabili...
February 01 2021
We asked our current Regen suppliers how they got on the bandwagon and what sources shone a light to show them the way. Take this DIY Regenerative Agriculture journey to get up to scratch on why we’re putting our momentum behind this movement. If ...
February 01 2021
In August 2019, the Harris family attended The Mulloon Institute's inaugural gala dinner night. To honour Regen powerhouse and long-time friend, Tony Coote – the late Michael Jeffery delivered the keynote. Australia’s ex-Governor-General, Michael...
February 01 2021
Nuts about the big picture: community, real food and regenerative agriculture.
Brookfarm has supplied nutty goodness to Harris Farm since 2004. All about the flavour, texture and taste of everyone’s favourite nut, we farm our macadamia’s in tu...
February 01 2021
Pioneering the kind meat movement: bringing on-property butchery back.
Provenir has supplied meat to Harris Farm since December 2019. We’re not only a one-of-a-kind Australian business – we’re also a key Regen partner.
We provide meat to meet ...
February 01 2021
A double act: digging a niche in the healthy soils space.
Mulloon Creek Natural Farms (MCNF) and The Mulloon Institute (TMI) are two stories with a common plotline. We both follow nature to grow resilient rural communities. At TMI, we wear an ed...
February 01 2021
Verifying consumer confidence: buy into future-proof farming.
The momentum of producers and farmers powers Land to Market Australia (L2MA). We're a worldwide membership of people who practice measurable land Regen. Our unique initiative is a wo...
February 01 2021
Quality soils for quality life: a beacon in biological agriculture
Bill Daly watched his land degrade. After years of using synthetic fertilisers, he wanted a way to restore soil balance. After Rhonda Daly got sick, she answered her calling: h...
February 01 2021
Nature’s collaborator: curating the ‘culture’ of agriculture.
Charlie Arnott’s journey in regenerative agriculture began over 15 years ago, following in the footsteps of Australia’s stalwart of Regen, Charles Massey. As the modern face of the m...
February 01 2021
GROW YOUR GARDEN WITH SOILBIOTIC™
Tiny organisms bring about a huge compost innovation
We need probiotics for a healthy gut. Supplementing our microbiology works regenerative wonders and balances everything out. Like humans, soil needs a divers...
January 04 2021
What does the Amazon and your gut, have in common?
They’re both home to an abundant, diverse range of living creatures, that work together to support the health of the host. In the Amazon’s instance, the host is, well, the rainforest and in terms...
January 04 2021
Food and mood – what’s the link? Well, you may not realise but the food you eat can affect your mood, and inversely, your mood can affect the types of food you eat!
Mood is a complex phenomenon, and there is an unlimited number of variables tha...
January 04 2021
How to Eat More Mindfully This Year
It’s finally January; a new month, a new (and highly anticipated) year, and often a time where you might introduce a new diet or food rules into your life. If you’re feeling like you were slightly overindulgen...
May 22 2020
Have some fun with the kids by decorating a chocolate banana.
Create faces, bunny ears, or simply cover in raspberries, strawberries, and coconut. Even the adults can get involved with making a Pistachio or hazelnuts choc banana.
Ingredients
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May 22 2020
Have some fun with a measuring lesson by getting the kids to measure the weight of citrus fruit.
Weigh the orange whole
Weigh the orange cut in half
Weigh the juice once juiced to see the difference it weighs
You could go further and learn about...
May 22 2020
It’s time to give your hair some loving! Why not give this cinnamon and coconut hair mask a go? Paired deliciously well with cinnamon, a fragrant, and energetic spice.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp Cinnamon ground
1 cup Coconut oil, melted
METHOD
...
May 22 2020
Calling all coffee lovers: It’s time to take your coffee obsession even further and give this body scrub a go! Using coffee as an exfoliant, coconut oil for moisture and vanilla because yum(!). Use this scrub on wet or dry skin, either way, it w...
May 22 2020
It doesn’t get much better than delving into a warm bath at the end of the day. Pink Himalayan salt is full of minerals, like sodium and magnesium, which help soothe those tired muscles. A perfect addition to a warm, steamy bath... why not add ...
May 22 2020
For a quick hydrating mask try this turmeric mask that is good for acne-prone skin and has been the go-to mask for pre-wedding brides in Indian culture for centuries.
Ingredients
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
¼ cup oats
2 -3 tbsp Greek yogurt ...
May 22 2020
A soothing combination of rolled oats and turmeric, this gentle face scrub will leave your skin feeling fresh. Rolled oats are a natural exfoliant and of course, turmeric is a strong antioxidant – pair these with coconut oil, and well, this scrub...
May 21 2020
Basic Pasta Dough
INGREDIENTS
For the dough:
(This makes extra which can be frozen to use at another time.)
600g 00 flour
Semolina flour for dusting
6 Eggs
Boiling water
Olive oil
Sea salt
METHOD
On a large surface or large b...
May 21 2020
For the dye:
INGREDIENTS
3 beetroot heads, peeled
4 brown onions, skins only
½ purple cabbage
250g baby spinach or regular spinach
METHOD
Note: each colour will require a separate pot, alternatively thoroughly clean out the pot befor...
May 21 2020
The options are never-ending of finding things to do and to keep the kids entertained by colouring in the fruit and vegetables on the delivery box.
Here are some more ideas:
Create a mini vegetable shop with the remainder of the cardboard bo...
April 07 2020
This is a fun crafty activity to make this Easter with the family from natural ingredients in your kitchen.
Use small leaves from the garden to create fantastic graphic patterns! If you don’t have access to nylon stockings, elastic bands also wo...
December 09 2019
Make your own ginger bread festive ornaments this year and fill the wonderful aroma of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and of course ginger to your home. Ice them with Royal icing to create an extra touch of the festive season.
INGREDIENTS:
200g d...
December 09 2019
We can't think of anything more festive than the aroma of dehydrated citrus decorations in the air, and for that special touch of Australiana, we have included native eucalyptus gum leaves! As well being all natural and compostable when Christmas ...
July 10 2019
Soup means comfort food. Soups are the kind of thing that you feel better, whether you’re eating or making it.
Why else do we love soup? They’re a great way to hero Imperfect Picks or any leftover bits of veg you’ve got in the fridge. They’re an ...
July 03 2019
There’s a lot to be said for one-pot cooking. We’re talking about less cleaning up and it uses less fuel. It’s also a great way to get flavours to intermingle and to make the most of hardy winter veg, leafy greens and secondary cuts of meat.
On...
June 07 2019
How good is coffee? Where would we be without it? (Seriously). If you’re still drinking the same flat white you were in 2009, guess what? It might be time to spread your wings a little bit.
Here’s our round up of coffee 2.0, whether it’s some nif...
May 08 2019
You know who loves it when you cook for them? Mums do.* This Mother’s Day, put the fluffy slippers, household appliances and hand cream to the side, and make her a meal. (And clean up afterwards too).
Here are four things your Mum might not tell...
May 01 2019
What if we told you that beans were magic?
Sure, pulses are thrifty. Plus they’re packed with protein and fibre. Add to that, we know that having a few more vegie-based meals is a good thing for the planet. But; did you know that if you cook up o...
April 10 2019
Dessert platters are here to stay. There is no reason to individually plate puddings, or pull out the tart splades everytime you have people over. Sometimes the best, most relaxed end to a meal is a shared tray of treats.
Get some great chocola...
April 03 2019
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” Charles M. Schulz (the creator of ‘Peanuts’) But which chocolate? Sometimes it’s easy to be bamboozled by choice. Here’s a little field guide to make it easier to answer th...
March 20 2019
Everyone loves a dip. Is there an easier way to entertain than to pick up a stack and lay them out with some chips and crudités? It’s second nature. But maybe instead of leaning on them for starters, it’s time we asked them to do a bit more for ...
March 06 2019
Do you need a holiday? We’ve heard that some change is as good as one. With that in mind, try lobbing some of these Aussie grown delights into your trolley this week. You might not be navigating a breakfast buffet in a pair of flip flops and a s...
January 21 2019
Sauerkraut is a fermented cabbage that is prepared with salt and optional additions like carrots, apples, and even different seeds like caraway seeds.
Sauerkraut is very simple to make with the correct techniques and conditions. This recipe is my...
January 18 2019
Kombucha is a refreshing probiotic drink that is made with just a few ingredients. It’s a very popular drink in Russia that is thought to have originated in China. It’s very simple to make, however you do need to source a SCOBY culture also known...
January 18 2019
There are literally hundreds or variations of this ancient fermented dish – cabbage kimchi. Kimchi is Korea’s national dish and many meals are served with it or made using it. Historically kimchi was always prepared as a ‘white kimchi’ with no ad...
January 16 2019
Fermented foods are good for your gut. Great! But how do you get more of that into your day? And more importantly, how can we enjoy more of those friendly microbes, while still eating things that taste great?
We think we can help. Here’s our cri...
December 19 2018
Entertaining should be easy. Particularly when the sun is out, we all have better things to do than fuss about over individual portions and small plates.
Enter; the grazing platter. These bring people together. It can be as simple as buying some ...
December 12 2018
Sometimes the best gifts come not just from the heart, but from your own two hands.
DIY Christmas gifts are the perfect way to say thank you to your favourite teachers, best friends, work buddies and neighbours. And they’re a great nod towards a ...
November 28 2018
We all know that greens are good. But are yours truly great? Now is when they really come into their own. We’re talking about curly and Tuscan kale, English spinach, baby spinach and rocket, silverbeet and chicory. We think it’s time to try some...
October 31 2018
What’s your favourite spring thing? The longer days? The feeling you get when you put away the Ugg boots for another year? That first ocean dip? For us it’s vegies! Right now we’re spoiled for choice. And asparagus is top of our list.
You could g...
August 29 2018
Ancient grains are in vogue. They’re being prized for their nubbly and silky textures, nutty taste, nutritional density and flexibility. Many of them are solid sources of slow releasing carbohydrates, fibre and protein. And some, like buckwheat,...
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 tog...
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...
January 15 2019
You've seen it everywhere, jars of fermented cabbage known as sauerkraut. Besides tasting delicious in hot dogs do you know the benefits of this food?
Like many foods with health benefits it is not new. It has been eaten as far back as the 4th ce...
January 15 2019
Do you realise the power the bacteria in your gut have on your health? The power of the types of ‘good’ bacteria or probiotics in your guts do not only help keep your guts happy but have strong connections to the rest of your body influencing thi...
January 14 2019
The gut truly is the epicentre to our health. It’s connected to our brains, immune systems, and can affect the interplay of hormones, our nervous system and even our quality of sleep and relaxation.
Our bodies are made up of around 100 trillion l...
January 11 2019
People all over the world, all the way back, have developed many different ways of reliably preserving their harvest for later. We’ve done this by drying, pickling, salt curing, locking out air with specific vats, crocks and oils, or by wrapping ...
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...
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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...
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, Lindfield, Leichhardt & Cooks Hill stores.
Month to month, the milk on tap will alternate dairy farms. Each farm featured on tap receiv...
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
November 11 2020
Kick off the festive season with these decadent deals...
October 29 2020
Spring into summer with these great specials!
October 14 2020
Celebrate Back To School with this awesome collection of goodies!
April 01 2020
SELECT
Choose fresh-looking zucchini flowers that still closed and are not wilted. If the baby zucchini is attached to the flower, it should be firm, slender and glossy green.
STORE
These spring treasures are highly perishable, especially th...
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...
October 07 2020
Harris Farm Markets will soon be opening a flagship store in Albury. The 4,450-square metre grocer will be the largest within our portfolio, employing 150 staff from the local community.
“We chose Albury because it is the hub of a strong agricu...
August 27 2020
IT IS NOW THE LAW THAT MASKS ARE WORN IN PUBLIC INDOOR SPACES
JANUARY 4, 2020:
The NSW Government has mandated the wearing of face coverings at all times for public indoor areas. This includes all Harris Farm stores.
Compliance of mandatory face...
July 31 2020
To our valued Customers,
The past few months at Harris Farm Markets have posed a number of challenges for our team and our customers in each of our stores and their local communities. We are extremely proud of our superstar team and how they hav...
July 31 2020
MARCH 17, 2020
To All of our Harris Farm Customers,
Firstly, we'd like to offer our thoughts to everyone during this time. We know it is going to be tough, that there will be a lot of changes that may seem confronting. We hope that everyone co...
July 31 2020
There are currently no product limits at any Harris Farm stores.
July 22 2020
Since April, 38 Volunteers who make up the Viral Kindness initiative have been working tirelessly to service some of Sydney’s most vulnerable communities through weekly drop offs of 1,000 bags of fruit & veg, with July 1st marking 10,000 bags ...
April 15 2020
Harris Farm is very proud to support Sydney Legacy with “Operation Rosemary” for the 9th consecutive year; helping to support over 52,000 Australian families suffering an incapacitating injury or death of a loved one during their defence force ...
April 05 2020
To ensure vulnerable customers in the community have quicker access to delivery services at this time, we will be providing a Priority Assistance service with dedicated 2 day delivery windows*. To be eligible you must be a part of the National Dis...
March 17 2020
To All of our Harris Farm Customers,
Firstly, we'd like to offer our thoughts to everyone during this time. We know it is going to be tough, that there will be a lot of changes that may seem confronting. We hope that everyone comes together - as ...
November 01 2019
Inside our gorgeous new store, you’ll find a marketplace full of fresh fruit, vegetables, premium groceries, and our new Proper Meat Butchery. You’ll also see our friends from Grain Organic Bakery busily baking bread that you can find suspended in...
July 01 2019
Craves Crow. Here’s something you might not know. I was once stuck on a pole. I was up there for a long time looking out over all the blooming gorgeous stuff that has been heading to market – and getting pretty jealous. That’s why the other scare...
December 19 2018
Many Sydney families can’t afford basic food items to make a healthy meal for the family. For too many, a special Christmas dinner is just a dream.
This year, our friends at Gift of Goodness will be providing families in crisis with fresh, nutrit...
October 26 2018
We have arrived in the heart of Newcastle. Our Cooks Hill store is now open on Darby Street!
The 1,200 square metre flagship market is one our largest and showcases a significant range of local products, nodding to the artisans and producers of t...
October 22 2018
We have made the tough decision to close our Glendale store. The last day of trading is 22/10/18.
Unfortunately, it wasn't commercially viable for us to keep the store open anymore. That said, our Glendale team has put in a great effort over the ...
September 25 2018
We have opened the doors to our much-anticipated Leichhardt store.
The new and expanded store has doubled in size making it our biggest Harris Farm to date. It showcases a unique Italian-inspired mercato experience, complete with our first on-sit...
August 22 2018
The Italian Wine & Food Festival is on back on this weekend! Check out the action on Sunday 26th August from 9:30am to 6:30pm at the Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh.
There'll be over 150 wines to taste, wine masterclasses, a Marketpla...
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...
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...