2023 Cherry Auction
$60,000 has been raised for Variety SA this morning as the annual cherry auction crowns Christine Scalzi as the SA 2023 Cherry Queen.
Biosecurity Precinct
$50 Million Biosecurity Precinct to be built at the South Australian Produce Market
Christmas and New Year Trading Hours
South Australian Produce Market will have revised trading hours and traffic management for the Christmas and New Year's Trading.
SA Farmers Market - Every Sunday - Open to the Public
New name and new location for the Gepps Cross Sunday Market. The public Sunday market moved from the grounds of the old Wallis drive in to the grounds of the SA Produce Market on Sunday March 5 2023. Public can come along for farm fresh produce and bric a brac every Sunday from 6am - 1pm.
4/12/2023
December 4 In Season at the Market
In the Market Update this week we are shining the spotlight on zucchini, lemons and capsicum while also enjoying the arrival of new season cherries - a favourite at this time of year for Christmas festivities.
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29/11/2023
Christine Scalzi Crowned 2023 Cherry Queen as auction raises $60,000 for Variety SA
A winning bid of $60,000 has crowned Christine Scalzi 2023 Cherry Queen following this morning’s cherry auction held at the South Australian Produce Market. The 5kg box of South Australian grown cherries came in at a premium of $12,000 per kg! To celebrate the 2023 South Australian cherry season, South Australia’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market community went head to head in an auction bidding war this morning in Pooraka to raise money for Variety SA.
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28/11/2023
SA cherry season kicks off with auction expected to raise more than $50,000
South Australia’s cherry season will kick off in time for the festive season, with the South Australian Produce Markets celebrating by hosting an auction set to raise funds for Variety the Children’s Charity. On Wednesday November 29, a box of the state’s finest locally grown cherries will go up for auction at 7am with bids expected to exceed $50,000, making it Adelaide’s most expensive box of fruit.
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27/11/2023
November 27 In Season at the Market
This week in the Market Update we are highlighting new season Peaches as well as Romanesco broccoli, Coriander and Carrots.
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20/11/2023
South Australian 2023 Strawberry Season Celebration
The South Australian Growers Association, in conjunction with the SA Produce Market and Pick a Local, Pick SA! Celebrated the SA grown strawberry season at an event on Friday November 10 at the Adelaide Central Markets. The event was a celebration of the SA grown season and a reminder to consumers that South Australian grown strawberries are in season and available at their local fruit and veg stores now.
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20/11/2023
November 20 In Season at the Market
This week in the Market Update we are highlighting mushrooms, spinach, peaches and cherries.
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Market safety
Over 250,000 tonnes of fresh produce is traded through our site every year, supplying fruit and vegetables to a wide range of customers, including greengrocers, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and other food service providers.
