Deliveries as usual this week to regular customers.

There are quite a number of new customers that will be receiving their first delivery this week.

New visitors to our website will see a message requesting them to sign up to our waiting list. At this stage, I don’t know if or when we can take on any new customers.

We are now delivering five days a week (up from four), and visiting the Market three days (up from two).

Some customers that have been regularly getting a Tuesday delivery have been moved to a Monday: Warranwood; Croydon (North, Hills & South); Mooroolbark; Montrose; Kilsyth etc…

**CHANGES TO ORDER CUT-OFF TIMES**

Order cut-off for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday deliveries is 6pm on Sunday night, as I am now going to the Market on a Monday and a Tuesday as well as Thursday. Please order as early as possible.

If you are a Thursday or Friday customer, please order on Monday or Tuesday (or even earlier).

If I phone you for your order, or you send me a text with your order, please order online, it will really help me (text me your email address & I’ll set up an account for you).

Regards,

Michael

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The latest information from the Melbourne Wholesale Market is that it is an ‘essential gathering’ and will not be subject to the new rules banning indoor gatherings of 100 people or more.

We delivered to many new customers last week, and anticipate many new ones this coming week. Staff are holding up well, they are doing an excellent job.

Thanks to those long time customers that ordered online last week rather than getting a phone call from me.

We will talk again!

Deliveries could be delayed this week by a day, will try and communicate in a timely manner. Will deliver on Saturday if that is required.

Will probably stop accepting new customers tomorrow (maybe even tonight), so if you are a regular customer and haven’t created an account, please do so.

As I keep saying, regular long time customers will be prioritised.

There was a shortage of 3kg orange bags last week, so those who ordered them later in the week would have noticed that they got eight loose ones instead.

The following items are in short supply, and limits apply:

Eggs – one dozen per order (might have to substitute brands, but they will be free range)

Potatoes – 2kg per order (they might be bigger than usual)

Mushrooms – 250g per order

Substitutions

Generally speaking we don’t substitute items, however at the moment, I may substitute: cherry tomatoes for mini roma tomatoes; broccolini for broccoli; white potatoes for pink potatoes; one egg brand for another egg brand.

The online store is now open for orders this coming week, please get in early even if you usually get a Thursday or Friday delivery, it will help with planning.

Again, no need to over order, I will be delivering this week and beyond.

Take care all,

Cheers,

Michael

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Just letting everyone know that I received an email from The Melbourne Market Authority on Friday regarding the procedures that they are putting in place to ensure the continued supply of fresh produce at the Melbourne Wholesale Market.

I will also be implementing procedures that ensure that we can continue delivering fruits and vegetables to you, including working through the upcoming school holidays (I usually take the first week off as you know).

Just spoke to Will and Harley at Jindi Free Range Eggs, they have noticed an increase in demand for their eggs. They can guarantee my current weekly order of 700g eggs, and if demand for eggs increases, they can supply me with additional smaller 600g eggs.

There has been an increased demand for our service in recent days from new customers. We are not at full capacity, so at this stage, new customers in our delivery area are more than welcome to order.

To my existing customers, your loyalty is the reason I am still in business, so you will always be my priority.

Regarding fruits and veggies this coming week, bananas have jumped in price considerably due to cyclone activity up north. Assuming other items will be about the same as last week, I must admit my attention has been on other things.

Cheers,

Michael

P.S. Early ordering is always appreciated, even more so at this time.

P.S.S. This week’s early bird coupon code for a 5% discount is: CC22

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New season Royal Gala apples are now available. They are just off the tree, and much cheaper than the old season alternatives (Pink Lady and Granny Smith).

New season Pink Lady apples are still about four weeks away. New season Granny Smith won’t be far away, but they tend to be pretty “sharp” (sour) when they first begin.

Ginger is also available, has been quite expensive, and still is. Have put it back on because people have been asking about it.

Green vegetables are in short supply at the moment: Broccoli, Beans and Ice-Berg Lettuce are particularly expensive.

Better options are Broccolini, Baby Cos Lettuce and Snow Peas.

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Jap Pumpkin has been expensive all year, and continues to be so. It’s available on the online store for those who prefer it over the Butternut Pumpkin

Iceberg Lettuce has jumped up in price, and is a bit fluffy and light. Baby Cos, Salad mix and Baby Spinach are much better salad options.

All of the stone fruit varieties are still available, but still no strawberries, they are expensive and poor quality.

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New season William Pears are available again, they change colour from green to yellow when ripening, which can occur quickly when it’s hot.

Clingstone peaches should be available very soon, they are the big yellow ones.

Local strawberries are on, but I’m not that confident about quality. Will get the best that I can, my advice is to eat them within a day or so, don’t expect them to last too long.

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Aussie garlic is a bit late this year, usually the season starts in December, but this year, the grower I use has only just started sending to the market.

There’s no ginger at the moment, it’s a transition period between the old season (which is very expensive), and the new season ginger, which is only just coming to market. I hope to have it the week after this one.

Beans are available again, there have been a few supply issues caused by the recent disruptive weather.

Still plenty of fruit around, just a reminder that there are no new season apples for a few more weeks. The old season Pink Lady and Granny Smith varieties are still pretty good, new season Royal Gala should be available by the end of the month.

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Here we go again, Micky Booth deliveries for 2020 start again this week!

Time to fill up the fruit bowl with fresh, seasonal fruits.

I gave my suppliers a call a couple of days ago to check in with what’s around.

Still plenty of stone fruits (peaches, plums and nectarines) green grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple and passion fruit.

Apples are very late in the season, so only offering the pink lady and granny smith varieties. No pears until the William variety starts, which should be in a couple of weeks.

Pumpkin and beans are very expensive, so not offering beans, and only offering Butternut pumpkin.

Looking forward to delivering fresh seasonal fruits and veggies to your door throughout the coming year.

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