Dave's Market Update & Pick of the Week - Blackberries - 22 October 2025

Dave's Market Update

In Veg

β€œThe spring season is truly delivering this week, with the vegetable markets abundant with fresh vegetables. Local Sydney basin growers are hitting their stride, bringing us exceptional quality across the board.


Our Sydney region farms are supplying beautifully fresh Dutch carrots, kale, English spinach, and continental parsley and coriander. The Spring favourites are abundance right now are Broad beans, asparagus, baby broccoli, all cucumber varieties, Silver beet, Net red caps.Β 


New season Truss tomatoes continue to flood the market in impressive numbers. Watch for fantastic weekend promotions! Snacking tomatoes are also delivering outstanding quality and value - perfect for lunchboxes and healthy snacking.”

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- Carlo Ceravolo


In Fruit

β€œRockmelons from far North Queensland are the standout this week. We're featuring extra-large fruit in all stores at amazing prices with exceptional quality - don't miss this opportunity!


The mango season update is Darwin's KP mangoes have reached their seasonal peak, with prices dropping and eating quality at its absolute best. For R2E2 mango enthusiasts, supplies are increasing, and prices are becoming more attractive.
Peaches and nectarines have started but still a while away from being at their absolute best.


Blackberries take the crown in the berry category this week! With excellent supply and special promotions running in all stores, now's the perfect time to stock up on these antioxidant-rich gems.”

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- Carlo Ceravolo

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Pick of the WeekΒ -Β Β Blackberries

β€œBlackberries are eating fantastic. Coming from Bundaberg in Queensland, blackberries are great value and the clear standout in the berry category.”


- Carlo Ceravolo


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