Marlborough Farmers' Market News
Recent market news, events and announcements...
Market News #36
More stall holders are returning from winter hibernation. We welcome back Isobel Olives, Helen’s Garden Plants and Goats Amore. A new face at the market is Jen from Saffron Marlborough. This week Feast Merchants special dish teams up Saffron Marlborough’s delicate...
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Market News #35
In the spirit of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), we welcome you to the maakete (market) this Sunday. It’s a happy place for your weekly fresh, seasonal huawhenua (vegetables) and huarākau (fruit), miti (meat), kai moana (seafood) and more. The warmer...
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Market News #34
Sunday it will be the first day of Spring! And hopefully a sunny day to go with it. In recent weeks we’ve already seen hints of the welcome change in season with the return of Cranky Goat and the arrival of asparagus. We hope you had a chance to talk to the...
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Market News #33
Yippee we hear all cheese lovers say who have been waiting for Cranky Goat's return. In other good news we welcome a group of Marlborough Girls College students to the market. They have started a business called Keep N Fresh as part of the Lion Foundation Young...
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Market News #32
How exciting, the first asparagus is here, a sure sign that spring is not far. It’s traditionally available from September to December, so come and treat yourself to the first asparagus of the season. Morgaine from Lola’s French Bakery escapes for a short holiday...
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Market News #31
It's exciting times as we have been fortunate to have Stu McCormick film the busy winter market last weekend. We're looking forward to another busy market, at which you may like to stock up on some staples, before three of our stallholders take a short break. It's...
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Market News #30
Despite the cooler winter temperatures, we have had very busy markets in July. Thank you for buying local, thank you for supporting our stall holders. Buying from the local Farmers Market has so many benefits. Did you know, on average, people who shop at farmers'...
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Market News #29
Despite the wet gumboot week, we had a fabulous turnout at the market last week. This Sunday, the skies are looking brighter. Come along and join us for your weekly grocery shop, a catch up with friends, and a bite to eat from Feast Merchants and our other hot food...
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Market News #28
We’ve got something new to brighten up your Sunday: Feast Merchants are back after their epic holiday, and Lola’s French Bakery is returning also after moonlighting at Clos Henri last week. This means you can feast yourself Feast Merchants style and treat yourself to...
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Market News #27
Market News 27 This Sunday, 14 July, is France’s National Day – Bastille day, with a day of Sunshine just for us in the forecast. French pate and terrine lovers will be pleased to know you can celebrate Bastille day at the farmers market with Craft on Sunday, as they...
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