Many of us focus on eating fresh fruits and vegetables when it comes to staying healthy. But with the increasing cost of living and high inflation, it can be difficult to buy produce without overspending.

But don't worry; you don't have to sacrifice quality or variety just to save some money.

A smart Australian shopper shared her secret to finding incredible deals on fresh produce without shopping at big supermarkets like Coles, Woolworths, or ALDI. Instead, she opts for local greengrocers, where she can get more value for her money.

A shopper recently shared her strategy of bypassing major supermarkets in favour of her local grocer. She scored a massive produce haul for just $26 on her most recent shopping trip. Source: Facebook

The Melbourne native shared her secret with fellow budget-conscious shoppers on the She's on the Money Facebook page, stating: 'Just a reminder of how cheap it is to shop at your local fruit shop. All of this for $26! All while supporting local business.'

The shopper shared that there were bags of bananas, broccoli, and capsicum for only $2 each at her local greengrocer, Bigfields Fresh Market, at Summerhill Shopping Centre in Reservoir, Melbourne.

Fellow thrifty enthusiasts flooded the post with their finds, recommending their favourite small grocers from all over the country, where they can purchase fresh produce at a fraction of the cost of major supermarkets.

Some people also shared their experience purchasing affordable fresh produce. One mother only spent $50 on her shopping trip at the Dandenong markets in Victoria. Source: Facebook

One shopper responded by sharing: 'Love me a Saturday morning farmers market! Always so much cheaper than the grocery store and usually fresher.'

Many echoed this sentiment, noting how they never spend more than $30 a week on fresh fruit and vegetables when shopping locally.

In addition to being more budget-friendly, shopping at local greengrocers has another benefit: the quality of the produce is often superior compared to what you find in supermarkets.

This means the fruits and vegetables you buy from these small neighbourhood businesses last much longer in your fridge or pantry.

Another shopper opted for bags and boxes of vegetables and paid only $78, a significant saving compared to what she would have spent, exceeding $170, if she had purchased the same items from Woolworths. Source: Facebook

This is because these greengrocers obtain their supplies directly from nearby farms, enabling them to offer fresher and tastier items.

By reducing the distance between the source and your shopping bag, they minimise the potential waste caused by spoilage.

For those worried about the price still being too high even at local fruit and veggie shops, one shopper recommended a handy tip: 'To the people saying their local fruit/veg shop is more expensive than in supermarkets, mine can be too. I just make sure to buy what is in season/on special.'

Key Takeaways

• A savvy shopper from Melbourne shared her experience of skipping big supermarkets to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local grocers to save on her grocery bills.
• The shopper revealed she bought a massive haul of fruits and vegetables for only $26, which included bags of bananas, broccoli, and capsicum for just $2 each.
• The post prompted hundreds of users to share their favourite local grocers and their personal experiences of saving money by shopping there.

For our members residing in various states of Australia, the Facebook post highlights several small grocers and markets to consider visiting:

STATES	SMALL GROCERS AND MARKETS
Victoria	Bigfields Fresh Market in Melbourne Dandenong Markets in Dandenong
Queensland	Saturday Fresh Market in Rocklea Yuen's Market in Brisbane Coco's Annerley
Western Australia	Valley View Fruits in Canning Vale Spud Shed, with 17 locations around Perth
South Australia	Hahndorf Fruit and Veg Market in Hahndorf Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers in Morphett Vale
Northern Territory	Rapid Creek Markets in Rapid Creek Fred's Pass Markets in Coolalinga
Tasmania	Australia Fruit and Veg Fresh Produce Shop in Mowbray A-One Fruit Market in Glenorchy
New South Wales	Sydney Markets in Flemington Fresh City Fruit and Groceries in Liverpool

One of our team members here at the SDC fondly remembers shopping at Coco's Annerley when she lived in Brisbane. Her tip for anyone living in Brisbane is to follow their Facebook page to find the best daily deals. Her favourite deal she came across? 9c for a kilo of bananas!

And this is by no means a complete list of local greengrocers. If you have a recommendation that isn’t included above, why not share it in the comments section below? You might just be able to help another member score great value groceries!

So, why not give your local greengrocer, or farmers market a try? Not only will your wallet thank you, but your taste buds will be delighted, too. Happy and healthy shopping!

 

[Jennylolo]

Adelaide fresh fruiterers in Morphett Vale are amazing. They buy from the markets every single morning. Their turnover is super fast due to the quality. Nothing is stored very long at all. Never find anything bruised, soft, bendy etc. Prices are comparable to everywhere else. What is dearer than supermarkets has other items that are cheaper. And a great range. It lasts and lasts after purchase as its such good quality.

My closest farmers market is 30 kms away and twice I've been, the leafy veg has sadly lasted only a couple of days before not edible.

 

[MIZMAC]

Many of us focus on eating fresh fruits and vegetables when it comes to staying healthy. But with the increasing cost of living and high inflation, it can be difficult to buy produce without overspending.

But don't worry; you don't have to sacrifice quality or variety just to save some money.

A smart Australian shopper shared her secret to finding incredible deals on fresh produce without shopping at big supermarkets like Coles, Woolworths, or ALDI. Instead, she opts for local greengrocers, where she can get more value for her money.

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A shopper recently shared her strategy of bypassing major supermarkets in favour of her local grocer. She scored a massive produce haul for just $26 on her most recent shopping trip. Source: Facebook

The Melbourne native shared her secret with fellow budget-conscious shoppers on the She's on the Money Facebook page, stating: 'Just a reminder of how cheap it is to shop at your local fruit shop. All of this for $26! All while supporting local business.'

The shopper shared that there were bags of bananas, broccoli, and capsicum for only $2 each at her local greengrocer, Bigfields Fresh Market, at Summerhill Shopping Centre in Reservoir, Melbourne.

Fellow thrifty enthusiasts flooded the post with their finds, recommending their favourite small grocers from all over the country, where they can purchase fresh produce at a fraction of the cost of major supermarkets.

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Some people also shared their experience purchasing affordable fresh produce. One mother only spent $50 on her shopping trip at the Dandenong markets in Victoria. Source: Facebook

One shopper responded by sharing: 'Love me a Saturday morning farmers market! Always so much cheaper than the grocery store and usually fresher.'

Many echoed this sentiment, noting how they never spend more than $30 a week on fresh fruit and vegetables when shopping locally.

In addition to being more budget-friendly, shopping at local greengrocers has another benefit: the quality of the produce is often superior compared to what you find in supermarkets.

This means the fruits and vegetables you buy from these small neighbourhood businesses last much longer in your fridge or pantry.

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Another shopper opted for bags and boxes of vegetables and paid only $78, a significant saving compared to what she would have spent, exceeding $170, if she had purchased the same items from Woolworths. Source: Facebook

This is because these greengrocers obtain their supplies directly from nearby farms, enabling them to offer fresher and tastier items.

By reducing the distance between the source and your shopping bag, they minimise the potential waste caused by spoilage.

For those worried about the price still being too high even at local fruit and veggie shops, one shopper recommended a handy tip: 'To the people saying their local fruit/veg shop is more expensive than in supermarkets, mine can be too. I just make sure to buy what is in season/on special.'

Key Takeaways

• A savvy shopper from Melbourne shared her experience of skipping big supermarkets to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local grocers to save on her grocery bills.
• The shopper revealed she bought a massive haul of fruits and vegetables for only $26, which included bags of bananas, broccoli, and capsicum for just $2 each.
• The post prompted hundreds of users to share their favourite local grocers and their personal experiences of saving money by shopping there.

For our members residing in various states of Australia, the Facebook post highlights several small grocers and markets to consider visiting:

STATES	SMALL GROCERS AND MARKETS
Victoria	Bigfields Fresh Market in Melbourne Dandenong Markets in Dandenong
Queensland	Saturday Fresh Market in Rocklea Yuen's Market in Brisbane Coco's Annerley
Western Australia	Valley View Fruits in Canning Vale Spud Shed, with 17 locations around Perth
South Australia	Hahndorf Fruit and Veg Market in Hahndorf Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers in Morphett Vale
Northern Territory	Rapid Creek Markets in Rapid Creek Fred's Pass Markets in Coolalinga
Tasmania	Australia Fruit and Veg Fresh Produce Shop in Mowbray A-One Fruit Market in Glenorchy
New South Wales	Sydney Markets in Flemington Fresh City Fruit and Groceries in Liverpool

One of our team members here at the SDC fondly remembers shopping at Coco's Annerley when she lived in Brisbane. Her tip for anyone living in Brisbane is to follow their Facebook page to find the best daily deals. Her favourite deal she came across? 9c for a kilo of bananas!

And this is by no means a complete list of local greengrocers. If you have a recommendation that isn’t included above, why not share it in the comments section below? You might just be able to help another member score great value groceries!

So, why not give your local greengrocer, or farmers market a try? Not only will your wallet thank you, but your taste buds will be delighted, too. Happy and healthy shopping!

Our suburb of 40,000 does not have a greengrocer.. Therefore I go without or end up throwing excess out.

 

[Andrej]

In Brisbane, check out T-Bones in Aspley. Excellent value, cheap meat, vegetables, cheeses, pantry items. Like Coco's but a bit smaller and tidier.

 

[Penny4]

Farmers Markets are fantastic for fresh produce, but I stopped going a few years ago. Too many choices that I couldn't resist, and we couldn't eat all of it every week and sometimes items couldn't keep for a week. Markets are never cheaper, just fresher.
These days, I only buy what we need and eat, then buy more when that's gone.

 

[Coralea]

Yes, you can save more by going to the fresh fruit shops, my daughter lives in Melbourne and she does it all the time she doesn’t do her fruit and veg shopping in the supermarkets and she has a large family, so she saves lots of