Aratula local wins a years supply of fruit and veg 

Aratula Markets customer, Marilyn Metcalfe, was thrilled to receive news that she had won $1,500 worth of fruit and vegetables.

Marilyn was the lucky winner of the Brisbane Produce Markets Fresh Tastes competition saying that the healthy prize would keep her husband and herself in fresh fruit and vegetables for quite some time.

“I am so excited to win this prize, it should keep my husband and I stocked up with fresh produce for the entire year”, said Marilyn Metcalfe.

“We just love the Aratula Markets store for the fresh fruit and vegetables and the friendly customer service – I still can’t believe I am the winner”.

The in-store competition was a four-week opportunity for customers of Brisbane Produce Markets Fresh Tastes retailers to enter into a competition to win a range of prizes, including the major prize of $1,500 worth of fruit and vegetables.

Aratula Markets owners Stuart Opperman and Ian Maskelyne couldn’t wait to congratulate Marilyn and were straight on the phone to tell her the good news.

“We feel lucky and overwhelmed to have the competition winner come from our store as we are one of over 100 stores in the Brisbane Produce Markets Fresh Tastes program and this year over 10,500 customers entered the competition,” Stuart Opperman said.

Brisbane Produce Markets’ Fresh Tastes program is a Brisbane Markets initiative to encourage excellence in fresh produce retailing. Participating retailers are provided with point of sale materials, in-store competitions, e-newsletters, development sessions, promotional opportunities and mystery shopping. More than 100 independent fruit and vegetable retailers throughout South-East Queensland participate in the Brisbane Produce Markets Fresh Tastes program.

Brisbane Produce Markets Marketing and Communications Manager, Ann-Marie Johansen said the Fresh Tastes program meant customers were the winners, with greengrocers like Aratula Markets offered support to develop their staff’s customer service skills and their ability to supply the highest quality fruit and vegetables.

“By being part of the Fresh Tastes program our retailers demonstrate their commitment to excellence in produce, service and continual improvement which means a great shopping experience for their customers,” Ms Johansen said.

Aratula Markets is located at 6744 Cunningham Highway, Aratula and is open 7 days per week, Monday - Sunday 6am – 6pm.