Dave's Market Update
In Veg
“A little more on offer in vegetables this week. The truss tomatoes and snacking tomatoes (especially Sweet Delights) continue to be well-supplied and this is reflected in great prices and great comments from our customers.
Our Kestrel potatoes grown in virtually the desert in South Australia will be available on a limited range in our NSW stores this weekend. Selected lines will be less than half last week’s price.
All NSW stores have a fantastic cup mushroom special on offer at a fantastic price. Broccoli has eased in price again; we love it at home fried in extra virgin olive oil and crushed garlic. Enjoy the bargains!
- David Harris
In Fruit
“Grapes continue to be our number one line in fruit at Harris Farm. This week, we are offering those absolutely delicious little Sultana grapes at a very special price. These are the grapes that our growers put out on racks in the sun and when fully dried out come to us as sun dried sultanas. They are referred to as natural sultanas because they are very little done to help them grow, just water and sunshine, a very healthy option.
Gala apples are still my pick of the apple offer and are on special in all our stores this week. We have an excellent line of imported navels in our stores this week, top quality and very attractively priced.
Pre-pack dates are still selling very well for Ramadan. Figs have come good with a vengeance after the early crops were disappointing due to the rain. Still, plenty of Williams pears, peaches and nectarines in store as well.”
- David Harris
Dave's Pick of the Week - Sultana Grapes
"Coming from Mildura in North West Victoria, this grape is very sweet, tasty and excellent value. The majority of this crop is used in the dried sultana market, however for around four weeks or so this beautiful little grape will be fresh in our stores as an alternative to the larger modern varieties of white seedless grapes.
This year’s crop is a good size, however, the berries are darker in colour than usual due to the heat in the region last year. Eating quality is superb."
HOW TO PICK
When buying grapes, choose firm, plump clusters that are securely attached to their stems. Stems should be green and fresh. Check for the silvery coating or natural bloom that protects the fruit’s freshness.
- David Harris
