THE HUMAN CONNECTION

Q: How has Simon George & Sons changed over its 80 year history? The food service industry is a…


PEAR SHAPED

Q: What gives a pear its unique melting texture? While the cold weather is having an adverse…


FOUR SEASONS IN ONE DAY

Q: Are seasonal guides redundant now that many produce lines are available year round? Despite…


BUYER'S GUIDE: Asian/Exotics- 31st Jan- 6th Feb

The good news is that most Asian vegetables and exotic fruits are plentiful at the moment. There…


BUYER'S GUIDE: 13/12/11 - 19/12/11

  As your eyes at the markets, here’s this week’s seasonal update from our buyers: I wish I could…


GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES

Q: Which herb did Shakespeare say improved recollection?  A recent spell of bad weather in NSW has…


BUYER'S GUIDE: 06/12/11 - 12/12/11

As your eyes at the markets, here’s this week’s seasonal update from our buyers:   FRUIT: Full…


CHERRIES ON TOP

Q: What does it mean to ‘cherry pick’ something?  This weekend, Young, NSW, the birthplace of the…


BUYER'S GUIDE: 29/11/11 - 05/12/11

As your eyes at the markets, here’s this week’s seasonal update from our buyers: BEST BUYS:……


A FLOWER FOR EVERY OCCASION

Q: Are there any flowers that are better left off the plate??    The food service industry is just…