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Meat Update — Last Cuts & What's Next?

We have a few last pieces of meat available — some really nice cuts. If not sold they'll be migrating to the freezer to join the sausages. Grab them while they're fresh at jointly.shop

Now the big question — do you want us to do it again?

It only works if we're not left with meat in the fridge unsold — that's where our profits sit. So the plan would be to put it up again, aiming for the first week of June, sell 80% in advance and then press the button to purchase and process.

A couple of things we're weighing up:

📦 Packs vs individual cuts? — We put the balance up as individuals to see how they went. Honestly, it's been a bit slow. Would you prefer packs next time?

🐑 Lamb? — We also have access to lambs. Smaller animals, so easier to sell in advance.

🥩 Gippsland Black Angus? — We've had an offer from a Gippsland farmer wanting to move on some Black Angus at a lower rate. This could work as a half or quarter split as a one-off. That said, we do want to focus on MP local — Trev has been great to allow what we're doing to happen and that's much appreciated.

We'd love your feedback! Let us know via WhatsApp — packs or individuals? Beef, lamb, or both? Local MP or open to a Gippsland one-off?

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Local Strawberries Have Finished

Our local strawberries have finished for the season — they've been so good! We've kept the same price this week and will look around the market for what's available. If they're interstate, there are some nice suppliers around historically, but quality and price can vary if seasons don't cross over. They'll have been on a truck for a few days too, so best eaten within a few days or frozen.

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Fruit Update

🍊 Oranges — I accidentally purchased top-of-the-line Navels! So you've got two options this week: the premium Navels, and what they call "juicing oranges" — usually marked on the skin but claimed to be the same on the inside. Those oranges last week were pretty damn good though... The decision is yours — I'll leave both on for a few weeks and demand will decide!

🍐 Williams Pears — up to $1.35 each

🍅 Mini Romas — $3.60ea. (Note: we do have access to a cheaper line at $2.70ea — reach out if you'd like me to add them)

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Veg Update

🥦 Broccoli — down to $1.62 per head

🌶️ Red Capsicums — heading down again to $2.63ea

🥬 Cauliflower — back to $3.96ea or $2.50 half

🥒 Baby Cucumbers — up to $5.40ea

🥒 Lebanese Cucumbers — back down a bit to $1.50ea

🥬 Iceberg Lettuce — up to $3.30ea

🎃 Pumpkin pieces (typically 1/5) — $2.65ea

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New — Balnarring Preserves

We've added Balnarring Preserves to the shop this week:

🍋 Lime Cordial
🫐 Raspberry Cordial
🍎 Apple & Strawberry Fruit Straps
🫐 Apple & Mixed Berry Fruit Straps

The fruit straps are something special — the base is certified organic apples sourced from Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. The fruits are farm-grown, herbicide and pesticide free — certified organic strawberries and mixed berry (strawberry & Red Hill farm-grown blueberries). Cooked down with rainwater and juice, pureed, then dehydrated for 6–7 hours at 68°C.

Perfect for lunchboxes, everyday snacks, or cut into pieces on yoghurt or cereal.

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Jointly Nourish Update

Nourish giving was $638 this week. Thank you to everyone who has contributed directly — it makes a real difference.

Here's where it went:

If you know of anyone in your Hub community who could use a hand, please let us know. We're always happy to have part of our 5% giving allocation directed locally through you.

Every box you order contributes to this. Thank you for being part of a community that gives back 💛

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Refer a Friend, Everyone Eats Well

Know someone who'd love fresh, local produce delivered to their Hub? Refer them and choose any single item from the website on us — just add who you referred in the notes when you order.

Plus, for every referral a family in need receives a $15 Nourish gift of fresh produce. 💚

🍝 New sign-up deal coming soon...

We're working on something special for new members — possibly Island Pasta Pappardelle & Salsa Di Pomodoro Sauce ($21 worth) as a welcome gift. Watch this space!

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