Brisbane Markets® Produce Report – 25 September 2026
Nothing says spring is here better than a basket full of delicious fresh fruit and vegetables from your local independent fruit and vegetable store. With an abundance of locally grown Queensland produce available, you local A better choice! store is packed with quality, fresh produce sourced through the Brisbane Markets ready for customers to enjoy.
Our pick of the week is Broccoli from the Lockyer Valley, which is in abundance right now, and the quality is amazing. Broccoli is a nutrient-dense superfood packed with vitamins and minerals that supports overall wellbeing. It is high in fibre to support digestion, good gut and heart health as well as full of vitamin C and K to support immunity, skin health and bones. A good Broccoli should have tight florets and thick stems, and be a deep dark green colour. Whilst watching the AFL grand final this weekend, why not try these Air-fried Broccoli and Corn cheese balls as a healthy snack during the game.
Also from the Lockyer Valley and parts of Victoria, the volume and quality of Red Cabbage are excellent right now, which is perfect for those springtime BBQs. Add crunch and flavour to salads and slaws with its earthy and peppery taste, while its vibrant colour will attract any hungry guest wanting to satisfy their appetite. Red Cabbage can be enjoyed either raw or cooked; just be sure you have a good one with tight, crisp leaves and a head that feels unusually heavy for its size.
Truss Tomatoes are clusters of ripe tomatoes still attached to their natural vine, which helps extend shelf life and enhance flavour as they continue to ripen. Right now, Truss Tomatoes from Bowen and Bundaberg will have you salivating with their sweet juiciness and fresh taste. Perfect for anything, from salad to pasta, Truss Tomatoes are good value and excellent quality now.
Queensland and Northern Territory Mangoes continue to fill the Markets with their captivating aroma and delicious taste. As we progress further into Mango season, we can expect the supply and quality of these customer favourites to be at their best. If you have an unripe Mango, keep it at room temperature out of direct sunlight until it softens and sweetens. If the Mango is ripe, move it into the refrigerator, where it should last for five to seven days.
Sweet and tangy Limes from North Queensland are rolling into the Brisbane Markets. Citrus fruits are an enjoyable addition to many dishes and drinks, but Lime adds a unique flavour that enhances a dish like no other. Want to see what we mean! Try this Grilled Pacific Prawns with Lime Ginger Marinade and you will agree.
Visit your local, independent fruit and vegetable store displaying the A better choice! logo this week for all your fresh, quality, seasonal produce needs. All A better choice! stores in Queensland source their produce through the Brisbane Markets, Queensland Heart of Fresh Produce.
About Brisbane Markets
As Queensland’s only central fruit and vegetable market, the Brisbane Markets is the state’s most important centre for the marketing and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables. It records an annual trade of over 700 million kilograms of produce valued at more than $2 billion.
An important economic and employment hub, more than 4,500 people work or do business at the markets each day through over 170 businesses. This includes over 44 wholesalers who receive fresh produce from thousands of growers and trade five days a week to more than 800 registered buyers.
About Brisbane Markets Limited
Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) is the owner of the Brisbane Markets site and is responsible for its ongoing management and development.
BML provides infrastructure and services to facilitate the marketing of fresh food, flowers and other ancillary products for fruit, vegetable and flower wholesalers, retailers, provedores, secondary wholesalers, food processors, transporters, exporters, industry organisations and market support businesses.
More information can be found on our website: www.brisbanemarkets.com.au.
About A better choice!
The A better choice! retailers are hardworking local family business owners, who are passionate about fruit and vegetables, they are our experts in their field and provide excellent customer service… with a smile.
Here is the thing: no one can match A better choice! fruit and vegetable retailers for FRESH! Every morning, they hand pick a diverse selection of high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables from the Brisbane Markets, sourced from thousands of Australian farms.
Make your first choice A better choice! with local, independent retailers throughout Southeast Queensland. Find your local fruit and vegetable retailer at www.abetterchoice.com.au/store-locator/ and make A better choice!
About Brismark
Brismark is a member organisation which represents and serves the needs of the wholesaling sector of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry – in particular, the primary wholesalers that operate out of the Brisbane Markets at Rocklea. Brismark provides industry representation, and a range of financial and business services to support the wholesaling sector of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry and their associated businesses and actively contributes to strengthen the Central Market system. Brismark also oversees the A better choice! retailer program in Queensland.