In Australia 2 large retailers have most of the market in fresh food. I don’t really think this is a good idea. The big supermarkets have too much say in prices and even what farmers grow.
This is just one of the reasons I like to shop for food at farmers’ markets. We have some great markets here in Brisbane. Yesterday I went to the Powerhouse markets in New Farm. It was a gorgeous sunny winter day and there was some great produce on offer.
The markets are very popular, which is great so see.
One of the fun things about the market is that you get to meet the people who grow your food.
I met a particularly delightful farmer who, with her family, grew the delicious mandarins, limes and lemons below.
In all cases the produce is picked as close as possible to the selling day, meaning it is going to taste better and last longer…and be better for you.
This is my haul for the day.
Do you shop at farmers’ markets?