02 March 2022 LETTUCE Some quality issues on a number of lines in the North Island continue due to dry weather, high humidity and lack of rainfall. Fancy lettuce varieties are struggling for consistency and there will be days of no availability POTATOES Agria values remain firm particularly on large graded product PUMPKIN New season is underway resulting in easing prices SPINACH Supply, quality and price have steadied however supply is tight due to recent high temperatures in the paddocks. Baby spinach remains is very short supply ONIONS & SHALLOTS Brown Onion; supply has settled, price remains firm Red Onion; supply is steady with new season product. Price is holding firm Shallots; new season has commenced, supply is building PEARS Green; local new season product is available Local Nashi pears are available Check with your local branch on theses seasonal speciality lines Ballarat Green Apples "Black Doris Plums Blackboy Peaches Dragonfruit (Pitaya) Kiwano (Horned Melon) Lychees Maori Potatoes Omega Plums
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