This Week's Market Update

A few seasonal shifts happening this week, some great value across staples, and possibly the last of a summer favourite…

🥭 Mangoes — Possibly the Last Week

This could be the final week for mangoes.
They're the Keith variety, better value right now at:

$3.50 each or 3 for $9.50

If you've been enjoying them, now's the time.

🍎 Apple Season Update

Golden Delicious from Red Hill have finished, and we don't quite get enough volume to order them from the market at this stage.

That actually goes for most apples right now — we're in that "end of season" window where supply is tightening. We're shopping around to secure the last of the season fruit, and new season varieties will start rolling in over the next few months.

🥔 Veggies & Staples

Nice to see some easing in pricing:

• Red Desiree Potatoes — $4.53/kg
• Sweet Potatoes — $4.35/kg
• Butternut (whole) — $4.65/kg
• Mini Romas — $2.55 punnet

Loving the cardboard packaging on Mini Romas — really hoping more growers follow suit so we can reduce plastics wherever possible.

🍇 Fruit Highlights

• Grapes are at their prime
• Red Hill Strawberries are delicious (Judith said they didn't even make it home!)
• Watermelon has been consistently deep pink/purple and great value

🧺 Pantry & What's Coming

I've ordered stock of Basketcase — hopefully arriving by Friday.

I've also spotted figs at the market 👀
Waiting on pricing and availability — they may land next week if numbers stack up.

As always, thanks for supporting local growers and rolling with the seasonal shifts. We'll keep bringing you the best of what's available each week.

🥩 Meat Update — Structure Taking Shape

A proper update this week.

We've moved beyond the "idea phase" and have now mapped out what a potential Jointly meat offering could look like — structured into practical, freezer-friendly bundles.

The current thinking is:

📦 Steak Box – 6kg
Rump, Porterhouse, Scotch & Eye

📦 BBQ Low & Slow Box – 6kg
Brisket, Ribs & Sausages

📦 Sunday Roast Box – 6kg
Blade, Topside & Silverside

📦 Winter Warmer Box – 6kg
Chuck, Diced Beef, Osso & Ribs

📦 Family Mince Box – 5kg

📦 Sausage Box – 5kg

📦 Freezer Builder – 20kg
A balanced mix of steak, roast, mince, chuck, brisket, sausage & ribs

How It Will Work

The key part of this model is that we would be purchasing and processing an entire animal at a time.

That means:

• We need to sell the whole beast before ordering
• Every cut must be accounted for
• No waste, no over-ordering

This aligns with our values — whole-animal utilisation, ethical sourcing, and making sure nothing is wasted.

We're currently finalising pricing and processing costs with the butcher to ensure it stacks up properly for everyone.

We're also very open to ideas and feedback.
Is there a box you'd choose? Would you tweak anything?

We'll be seeking expressions of interest soon once pricing is confirmed.

Thanks for your patience — we're building this carefully and intentionally.

NEW Skip a week - go to 'My Account' (top right), then 'my box' and click the blue 'skip a week' button - IT WILL SKIP ALL WEEKS UP UNTIL THE DATE YOU PUT INTO THE CALENDER, it will restart on that date - don't put the info in too early though, or you won't get a box from entering the info until that date!

Our Vision (Why Jointly Exists)

At Jointly, our vision is simple: to make fresh, healthy, affordable, and sustainable food the easy choice for families — while supporting local growers, strengthening community connection, and caring for those doing it tough.

Week after week, many of you tell us:
"The produce tastes better."
"It lasts longer."
"My kids are choosing fruit again."

That's not by chance. Fresher food can contain up to 70% more essential vitamins and minerals than produce that's travelled long distances and sat for days or weeks. Freshness isn't a nice extra — it's central to health.

🚜 How We're Fulfilling This Vision (Together)

• Freshness first – produce is picked and delivered within ~48 hours where possible, straight from local farms and the Melbourne Market to your Hub.
• Community Hubs – one delivery per Hub means fewer food kilometres, less waste, and the ability to deliver produce the same day we collect it.
• Fair pricing – we actively compare against major supermarkets to stay competitive without squeezing farmers.
• Local-first sourcing – Mornington Peninsula farms and small producers are prioritised whenever available.
• Low waste, low packaging – reused boxes and minimal packaging, using plastics only when they genuinely extend shelf life.
• Nourish – through Jointly Nourish, that same fresh, healthy food is shared with local families doing it tough, because access to good food shouldn't depend on circumstance.

This system only works because of you. By choosing to shop through your Hub, you're helping build something that's fresher, fairer, and deeply connected — week after week.

If you are new keep reading, this section tells you all about how our weekly Hubs work!

How Jointly Works: Fresh Produce Through Community Hubs

Jointly makes it easy to access fresh, local produce while building community. Families, clubs, and not-for-profits come together in Hubs to order in bulk, reduce waste, and save money.

How it works:

1. Join a Hub – Find one near you at jointly.shop.
2. Place Your Order – Choose from seasonal produce or a value-packed Mystery Box.
3. Bulk Buying Benefits – Shared orders = zero waste and wholesale prices.
4. Pick Up – Collect your box every Friday from your Hub.
5. Stay Connected – Easy chat and "skip a week" options keep it flexible.
6. Support Local & Save – Produce is sourced from Melbourne Market and local farmers, often within 24 hours of harvest.

Starting a Hub is easy!
Jointly takes care of the ordering, communication, packing, and delivery. All you need is an undercover area (garage, carport, home, community centre, church, etc.). By hosting, you'll help your community save money, eat healthy, reduce waste, recycle, build connections, and give back locally.

Current Hubs: Mt Martha, Bittern, Somerville, Rye (starting 10th Oct), South Frankston & Harkaway.

Interested in starting a Hub? Email hello@jointly.shop or call Peter on 0447 253 420.

Fresh, local, affordable produce — with community at the heart. 🌱