Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Veg Market Report – August 20th, 2025
Here’s your weekly wrap on Melbourne’s wholesale fruit and veg scene — what’s in season, what’s moving, and what’s costing more than it should.
From restaurants to catering crews, here’s the market update that keeps your wholesale fruit and veg buying sharp.
✅ What’s Looking Good
Watermelon – Prices have nudged up a little, but quality is strong for late winter. A reliable option if you’re chasing colour on menus.
Oranges – Local Navels are nearing the end of their run, with Valencia season yet to kick off. Pricing has crept higher but quality is excellent.
Stone Fruit – Only imported fruit available, mostly from the U.S.A. Now seeing Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums filtering through.
Melons – Strong supply out of the Northern Territory across rockmelon, honeydew, and yellow melon. Pricing has softened, making them great value.
Tomatoes – Queensland-grown fruit is leading the pack for quality and consistency. Some cheaper South Australian and Bowen stock is around but with mixed results.
Capsicums – Holding steady on price with excellent Queensland quality.
Avocados – Hass are great buying, while green skins are just starting to appear. Ask your rep if you’d like to switch varieties.
Lettuce – All lines are performing well thanks to settled local weather.
Wombok – Good volume in the market and prices have come back nicely.
Asparagus – Early-season Aussie bunches are appearing (priced higher than imports), while Peru continues to supply the bulk.
Beans – Excellent supply and pricing from Queensland.
Zucchini – Great value and plenty of stock, also from Queensland.
Squash – Small volumes but strong quality, pricing reasonable.
Broccoli & Broccolini – Cheap, plentiful, and top quality. Local and Queensland lines both performing well.
Ginger, Garlic & Galangal – Solid supply across the board. Keep an eye out for Australian garlic in the coming months.
Mushrooms – Still excellent supply and low pricing — a standout line right now.
Strawberries – Queensland fruit is in full swing with quality high and prices continuing to ease.
🔻What’s in short supply
Raspberries & Blackberries – Local supply is tight, with fruit often unavailable on certain days.
Cucumbers – Product is solid, but volumes have tightened, pushing prices higher.
Cherry Medley Tomatoes – Shorter supply in the market, though quality remains very strong.
Pears – Still hard to come by, keeping prices firm.
Looking for a wholesale fruit and veg supplier in Melbourne who keeps you stocked with the best seasonal produce — and the latest intel? Get in touch with our team today.
