MARKET NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING, 23 OCTOBER 2017

STONEFRUITBetter quality “high chill” peaches and nectarines out of the Stanthorpe region have now started! We are now getting into some nice varieties particularly in yellow nectarines and white peaches.

Sizes available are still on the smaller side however these should increase over the coming weeks.

New season fruit out of the Swan Hill region will start over the next week.

Prices should start to ease in approximately 1 weeks’ time as more fruit out of various growing regions start hitting the market.

We suggest to keep displays small for another week until prices ease.

TOMATOESThe rain in both Bowen and Bundaberg will certainly take it’s toll on the supply and quality of tomatoes. We will be supply-ing you pre-rain tomatoes up until Monday however from Tuesday onwards they will be rain affected. Prices will firm accordingly.

MANGOESWe will continue to be supplying the Skilros line of KP mangoes as they continue to be the best available mangoes out of the Darwin region.

Katherine fruit is expected to start in approximately 2 weeks. Mangoes out of Katherine are generally better than Darwin fruit as they are coming off younger trees.

R2E2 mangoes are still available and are looking and eating great!

APPLESApples remain stable in price and quality.Larger stores should watch out for special buys on bin lines of Pink Lady and Grannies!

MANDARINSAfourer mandarins will continue to be available for another 2 weeks.There may be some freshly picked late season QLD “Honey Murcots” available next week subject to quality. Watch out on order forms.

Delicious yellow nectarines

Market fresh white peaches!

MARKET NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING, 23 OCTOBER 2017

AVOCADOSHASS AVOCADOS The quality of NZ Hass Avocados con-tinues to be very good however due to the ‘later than expnected’ start of WA fruit and low yields of smaller fruit (bulks) prices will continue to rise.

ORANGESNavel Oranges We will continue with Australian navel or-anges for the next 6-8 week before USA fruit starts.

3kg NavelsQuantities of navel oranges have eased moderately, we will look to changing over to P/P Valencia’s mid to late next week.

New season valencia orangesPremium Valencia oranges continue to be unavailable.

Australian Lemons Supply has eased slightly with prices increasing moderately. We will continue with southern fruit - quality remains excellent.

Australian Ruby GrapefruitThere are limited amounts of yellow available however red/ruby is in good supply - quality is fantastic.

PAW PAWPaw Paw quality in general is good - prices have remained constant.

ROCKMELONSSupply of quality fruit will be affected by recent heavy rain in North Queensland. We will keep a close eye on quality as southern fruit is several weeks away.

WATERMELONPrices continue to remain firm as the Northern Territory draws to an end and Queensland fruit starts, quality is excellent.

PEARSNew season Packham Pears continue - prices and quality remain consistent.

Burre Bosc Pears are available –quality is great.

BANANASBanana quality is excellent - demand continues to very strong causing prices to remain firm however they have plateaued.

CAPSICUMWe will be moving over to new season NZ Red, Gold and Orange capsicums next week. The quality on the Queensland product is on the down turn due to recent heavy rain and heat. The NZ Caps will be more expensive however quality, size and colour will be consistent in every carton.

ONIONSWe will be moving onto new season QLD brown onions next week in medium, large and Jarra’s. Quality is good and the shell on the outside of the onion is darker than the first varieties. Heat and humidity after the rain will make old season SA onions start to ‘SHOOT’ quicker.

BEANSThe green bean market will remain sporadic in supply and price for next week. Quality will be monitor on a daily basic.

POTATOThe Potato market is going to spike in value for next week. Heavy rain up the Queensland coast is causing havoc for growers digging programs. Quality will be monitored on a daily basiS.

MARKET NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING, 23 OCTOBER 2017

ASPARAGUSAsparagus will firm up next week as three big producers are finishing up. We will still have plenty to go around but just not the same amount as the last two weeks.

STRAWBERRIESWe have switched to Victorian strawber-ries as of this week as they are a much firmer and longer lasting berry. The quali-ty is still only a 8/10. We do have WA fruit in the market but they are much softer and will break down much faster. Still try and keep stocks low.

BLUEBERRIESBlueberries are struggling with all the rain around Coffs Harbour as the fruit is getting rot disease due to the damp-ness of the air. We are going to try and run with a line from Saint George called SMART. This fruit hasn’t received any rain but numbers will be limited.

SWEET POTATOSweet potato both Red and Gold will be astronomically priced as the rain has completely stopped harvesting for the last two weeks and will also have the same affect for the next two weeks if the forecast is correct. Stocks will be ex-tremely short especially at the later part of next week.

GINGERGinger is on the rise for the same reason as the sweet potato market. Sydney markets have already hit $340 a ctn and for Brisbane to have any chance of receiving stock we will have to start rais-ing our price also.

GREEN LEAFY LINESAll green leafy lines are going to start to feel the effects of all this rain and no sun-shine for a few weeks. Everything coming from QLD will not be as dark green as normal and will break down faster. Please keep this in mind when purchasing these lines.

Avo Fresh shorts - Western Australia is picking limited volumes of avocados as they are concerned of running out of fruit before Nth Qld starts. Crop volume is much less than anticipated. The tri-states have finished picking. NZ is getting up and going however NZ has half the fruit volume of last year. Their supply will be reduced for the next two weeks.

FOR WEEK COMMENCING, 23 OCTOBER 2017

MARKET NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING, 23 OCTOBER 2017

SUPER SPECIAL AVAILABLE UNTIL SOLD OUT!

Local SEQ SILVERBEET - Grower Jason Huggins

OR303P – SILVERBEET SLEEVED & BARCODED cost $3.25 RRP $4.49 bch

OR303B – SILVERBEET BUNCH cost $2.50 RRP $3.49 bch

WEEKLY ORGANIC UPDATE

Organiclink prepacks

We have added Organic Broccoli to our Organiclink prepack range – you all should have the barcode from prior notifications – if not it is: OR047P Organic Broccoli 500gm barcode: 9351191000695

Watch out for the updated barcode list being sent out next week – adding more products to our in-house range – packed on biodegradable trays. We are planning on adding Gourmet Tomatoes, Green Cucumbers, Mangoes, Grapes and Summer Stonefruit.

Yummy Nut Peanut price increaseThe seasons/crop Australian Peanut has been severely affected by lack of rain –reducing the crop yield by price - therefore unfortunately prices have increased. ANP2 Peanuts Salted and Unsalted 500gm will now cost $38.50 +gst.

BWF SPECIAL OF THE WEEK 23/10 - 27/10

Codes Description QuantityCOST (EXC. GST)

fl cost Cost RRP Margin APN

FL11i Florist Posy 12 6.43 77.16 91.00 11.99 30% 93329570000552FL15s Carnation Combo - Sml 10 8.60 86.00 102.00 15.99 29% 93329570003690

MARKET NEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING, 23 OCTOBER 2017

SEASONAL LINES ARE

BACK!ROZ74 MANGO MAYO 250G X 6/ctn barcode: 9340939000124

cost $ 37.50 ctn RRP $8.99 JAR

ROZ21 MANGO COCONUT CHILLI CHUTNEY 250g X 6/ctn barcode: 9340939000339 cost $ 37.50 ctn RRP $8.99 JAR

This mayonnaise is a seasonal highlight of our range. Made on Roza’s honey mayonnaise base with over 40% of seasonal mangoes. Lovely on sandwiches, with seafood or chicken, and tossed through salad – just try not to eat it all straight off the spoon! It’s also dairy free and gluten free.

A fresh and light chutney with Aussie mangoes, coconut and cayenne chilli for a little kick! It’s fantastic chilled from the fridge straight onto salads and vegetable dishes, warmed and served like a salsa with fish, or used in any traditional chutney style.

Don’t forget about Dewlands Juices

special until 31 Oct

Order code

Product Barcode Ctn qty GST Cost ex gst

RRP

ANP1 ALMONDS NATURAL 500g 9329598006456 12 N $79.00 $8.99 ANP1S ALMONDS SMOKED 500g 9329598019371 12 Y $82.00 $9.79ANP1D ALMONDS DRY ROASTED 500g 9329598996450 12 Y $82.00 $9.79 ANP61 ENERGY MIX 500g 9329598999635 12 N $70.00 $8.29 ANP6375 PISTACHIOS RSTD SALTED 375g 9329598865558 12 Y $84.72 $10.99ANP75 BILLABONG BLEND 500g 9329598994821 12 Y $82.00 $9.79 ANP49 YUMMY DELIGHT 500g 9329598994838 12 N $82.00 $8.99

New October McGrath Pink Ribbon Promotion Yummy Nuts Specials4th - 31st October 2017

Promo period 23/10 - 3/11

Codes DescriptionsNORMAL COST

SPECIAL COST RRP MARGIN BARCODE

CENT509 CA BLK PEPPER CRACKED 150G X 6 $16.80 $15.00 $4.69 28% 9337854005013CENT511 CA CAJUN SPICE 150GX6 $22.30 $20.00 $3.49 28% 9337854000889CENT509 CA HIMALAYAN SALT FINE 300G X6 $16.80 $15.00 $3.49 28% 9337854005082

NO RAIN CHECKS!

Promo period 23/10 - 3/11

Codes DescriptionsNORMAL COST

SPECIAL COST RRP MARGIN BARCODE

CENT509 CA BLK PEPPER CRACKED 150G X 6 $16.80 $15.00 $4.69 28% 9337854005013CENT511 CA CAJUN SPICE 150GX6 $22.30 $20.00 $3.49 28% 9337854000889CENT509 CA HIMALAYAN SALT FINE 300G X6 $16.80 $15.00 $3.49 28% 9337854005082

NO RAIN CHECKS!

The finest ingredients and 100% AUSTRALIAN vine fruits, individually hand-weighed and shaped,

‘boiled in the cloth’ in the traditional method, hung on a line to dry, age and mature naturally.

Nothing artificial!

Gluten free pudding – made with free range eggs. GM free, no artificial colours, flavours or

preservatives, dairy free, lactose free and no added sugars or artificial sweeteners.

Pre-orders to be received back to Fruitlink by 27th October 2017. Or call Fruitlink on

07 3278 1724 to place your order.

PRE-ORDER TODAY!

Code Description Ctn cost ea

RRP ea Barcodes Order Qty Dispatch date

requiredPUDDINGS

PUD10 Round Christmas Pudding 500g x ea $17.00 $27.99 9334443000107PUD11 Christmas Pudding Log 500g x ea $17.00 $27.99 9334443000801PUD20 Gluten Free Pudding 500g x ea $17.00 $28.99 9334443003108PUD21 G/free Log Pudding 500g x ea $17.00 $28.99 9334443003801PUD30 Date & Toffee Pudding Log 500g x ea $17.00 $28.99 9334443007809PUD42 Macadamia & Brandy Log 500g x ea $17.00 $28.99 9334443001807PUD45 Triple Choc Pudding 500g x ea $17.00 $27.99 9334443008516PUD50 Rum & Raisin Pudding 500g x ea $17.00 $27.99 9334443008417

CHRISTMAS CAKESPUD80 Classic Christmas Cake 600g x ea $17.00 $26.99 9334443004020PUD81 Classic Christmas Cake 1.4kg x ea $29.00 $42.99 9334443004044

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CHRISTMAS 2017