Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and the Central Markets Association of Australia (CMAA) are delighted to announce the 2023 ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year, People’s Choice Award Winners, recognising Australia’s favourite local fruit and vegetable shops as voted...
It’s no secret that Queensland has had to contend with some adverse weather events over the last couple of years which have impacted many parts of the state. Most recently, the major pineapple growing regions of Queensland have been...
MEDIA RELEASE: Independent fruit and veg shops of Australia united with a new free magazine for shoppers. 23 JAN 2023 In late December last year, Independent fruit and vegetable retailers were united together with a brand new magazine offering, the ‘A...
Australia’s romance with hot chips has been a long and celebrated affair. From buckets of hot chips at the corner store, to pub grub chips and burgers, it’s no secret we love them! However, for our obsession with hot...
The Beaudesert community is set to benefit as The Big Pumpkin reopened at a new, bigger location as The Scenic Rim Farmers Market. The new store is a one-stop-shop for locals, offering an extensive range of delicious fresh fruit...
A better choice! Retailer, Sam Etri, continues to reap the benefits of his $20,000 bid at this year’s Mango Auction, with a phenomenal turn out at the opening of his third fruit and veg shop, Skippy’s Market Fresh at Rothwell....
11 November 2022 A better choice! retailer and Mango King, Sam Etri, is opening his third fruit and veg shop next weekend, Skippy’s Market Fresh at Rothwell. The 1,000 m² store will be the biggest on Brisbane’s northside and...
Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and the Central Markets Association of Australia (CMAA) are delighted to announce the 2022 ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year, People’s Choice Award Winners. ‘A better choice!’ is the first national program designed to encourage...
Customers saw empty shelves at many local fruit and veg shops earlier this week with storms causing havoc and the Brisbane Markets® at Rocklea inundated by floodwater. However, the swift efforts and dedication of those working through the supply...
Queensland’s fresh produce supply chain took a hit with the Brisbane Markets® at Rocklea inundated by floodwater due to the recent wild weather. However, it was the passion and commitment of those working through the supply chain, including independent...
Much of the Moreton Bay Region was affected in some way by the recent weather event which caused havoc across South-East Queensland. For Independent fruiterer and A better choice! retailer George Macaron of Lawnton Country Markets, it was a tough week, with localised...
As storms lashed South-East Queensland, causing wide-spread devastation and destruction, it was the passion and commitment of those working through the distribution chain, including independent fruit and veg shops, that ensured fresh fruit and vegetables could quickly get back...
