Dave's Market Update
In Veg
“Red caps and imperfect zucchini head my list this week. The caps are fantastic and well-priced and the zucchini are a good inexpensive vegetable option. As well, we have more of the very good quality imperfect tomatoes that sold so well last week and both broccolini and Brussels sprouts continue to be good value.
In Fruit
“This week, we have an excellent line of top quality Fuyu fruit from New Zealand in the NSW stores this week. Raspberries continue to be very inexpensive for mid-winter and are on special in all our stores.
The strawberry market is weakening and by this weekend, we expect to have blueberry specials across the company. Kiwi Gold continues to grow in sales. Mandarins and navels are eating well.
All apples are at their best and we have yet another new variety of apple this week. They are called Cosmic Crisp and we think they will be a regular in our apple offer.”
- David Harris
Dave's Pick of the Week - "Fuyu Fruit"
"If you’ve ever wondered what those vibrant orange tomato looking fruits are, they’re Fuyu. It’s another name for non-astringent persimmons. Whether you eat the nutrient-filled peel is up to you. Some people like the crunchy texture, others find it a little waxy. If you don’t like it, you can always peel it off and add it to fruit infusions.
Fuyu persimmons taste like dusky apricots. They can be eaten whole, quartered, cut like apple wedges, or sliced. You can eat them raw – they make a great addition to a cheese plate. Include them into salads with halloumi and green beans, make a salsa with diced Fuyu, red onion and coriander to top fish, or tacos or bake with them in a similar way to apples in cakes and tarts. Generally, the darker the colour, the sweeter the taste."
- David Harris
