Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Veg Market Report – September 2nd, 2025
Spring is here, and while the market is still waiting for its big seasonal shake-up, we’re seeing consistent quality and value on the floor. Think of this week as the calm before the (produce) storm.
Whether you’re running a café brunch menu, a pub bistro, or a healthcare kitchen where cost control is key, this update will help you plan smarter and keep orders balanced.
✅ What’s Looking Good
Zucchini: Queensland growers are pushing through excellent supply, making zucchini one of the week’s best buys. Firm, versatile, and great value — perfect for fritters, grills, or light spring menus.
Tomatoes: Queensland continues to deliver the goods. Gourmet lines, cherry on the vine, ox heart, and Black Russians are all well supplied with prices easing further. Quality is top-notch. Just steer clear of romas — South Australian stock is patchy and shelf life is poor.
Avocados: WA, NSW, and Victorian fruit is flowing in with solid supply and sharp pricing. Pro tip: keep ripe and semi-ripe avo in the chiller to stretch shelf life for kitchens.
Strawberries: Excellent fruit from Coldstream and Queensland. Premium berries are the pick — cheaper lines are around but expect shorter life.
Berries (Blue, Black & Raspberries): Supply has improved, though prices are still sitting above average. Expect relief soon as volumes build. Check out our seasonal berry guide here.
Mandarins: Afourers remain one of the sweetest deals in the market. Seedless, juicy, and perfect for childcare or healthcare menus. Their consistency makes them a safer choice than some other late-season citrus.
Broccolini & Broccoli: Victorian and Queensland crops continue to deliver great value, with yields higher than usual. Broccolini is particularly well priced thanks to new growers entering the market.
Mangoes: Queensland KP’s are our pick for flavour and value. Supply is rising and prices are beginning to soften. We can bring in R2E2s on request, but KP’s remain the better buy this week.
Artichokes: Local Victorian artichokes are in full swing. With supply strengthening, kitchens have a chance to build a spring special that feels a little luxe without breaking budget.
Grapes: Aussie green grapes are back, with Queensland supply now flowing. Crisp, sweet, and a nice seasonal addition.
Melons: Rockmelon, honeydew, and yellow melon from the NT are all excellent buys. With watermelon prices sky-high, these are the best-value substitutes to keep menus fresh.
Capsicums: Red, green, and yellow lines are abundant with solid quality across the board. Seconds are also available at great value.
Cherry Tomatoes: The market has been flooded with supply from Queensland, keeping prices low for two weeks straight. Excellent quality, great for kitchens that want punchy colour without the price tag.
Asparagus: Aussie asparagus is looking fantastic. Prices are steady, imports are still floating around but Aussie quality is the winner. If you’re menuing it, note that white asparagus will appear later in spring but in limited volumes.
Beans: Queensland green beans are a strong performer with excellent value. Yellow and borlotti beans are around in smaller volumes for those chasing something different.
Eggplant: Victorian crops are starting to flow. Not quite as pretty as South Australian fruit, but excellent value and perfect for foodservice. SA premium fruit available on request.
Chillies: Long red, long green, bullet, and jalapeño are in good supply, with Queensland leading the charge. A few habanero and Thai lines available too — perfect for kitchens chasing heat.
🔻What’s in short supply
Roma Tomatoes: South Australian romas are limited and soft as they ripen. Prices are high and quality is average. Stick with Queensland gourmet and cherry varieties for better value.
Watermelon: Prices have more than doubled as supply tightened last week. Quality remains sound, but melons (rock, honeydew, yellow) are a much smarter buy right now.
Apples: Supply remains very tight with prices elevated. Granny Smiths and juicing apples are especially scarce. For childcare and aged care, our Value Range (usually smaller Pink Lady or Dazzle) is the best-priced option without losing flavour.
Stone Fruit: Imported nectarines and peaches from the USA are available, but pricey thanks to air freight. Quality is good but consider grapes or melons as seasonal alternatives until local stone fruit arrives in spring.
Cucumbers: Lebanese and continental supply has improved slightly. Prices are easing but still above normal — expect better value as spring advances.
Need a wholesale fruit and veg supplier in Melbourne who’ll keep you across the seasonal shifts week to week? Get in touch and we’ll help you plan smarter or check out our seasonal produce guide.
