Eating seasonal produce isn't just tastier-it's smarter shopping at NZ grocery stores. In New Zealand, fruits and vegetables in season are typically 20-50% cheaper at supermarkets, last longer, and have a smaller environmental footprint. Plus, you're supporting local growers!
At NZ Grocery Saver, we've created this simple calendar so you know exactly what's fresh, affordable, and abundant each month at grocery stores in NZ-so you can plan meals, reduce waste, and save without sacrificing flavour.
• Lower prices: Supply is high, so supermarket chains discount seasonal items.
• Better taste & nutrition: Produce is picked at peak ripeness.
• Less food waste: Fresher items last longer in your fridge.
• Eco-friendly: Less need for imports or energy-intensive storage at NZ stores.
Fruits: Strawberries, rhubarb, early apples
Veggies: Asparagus, new potatoes, spinach, lettuce, spring onions, peas
Tip: Add fresh asparagus to pasta or roast new potatoes with rosemary for easy, cheap meals from New World supermarket NZ or other grocery stores.
Fruits: Berries, stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums), watermelon, feijoas, tomatoes (yes, they're a fruit!)
Veggies: Zucchini, corn, capsicum, eggplant, cucumbers, beans
Tip: Buy berries in bulk at NZ shops and freeze them for smoothies or desserts all year.
Fruits: Apples, pears, quinces, late feijoas, grapes
Veggies: Pumpkin, kūmara, beetroot, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, leeks
Tip: Roast a big tray of mixed autumn veg-it keeps for days and works in soups, salads, or grain bowls from your shopping list at NZ grocery stores.
Fruits: Citrus (oranges, mandarins, lemons), apples (stored), kiwifruit
Veggies: Potatoes, carrots, parsnips, silverbeet, kale, Brussels sprouts, swedes
Tip: Citrus is at its juiciest and cheapest at supermarket New Zealand stores-perfect for dressings, baking, or immune-boosting drinks.
Don't remember what's in season? Save seasonal favourites to your Refreshable Shopping List in our grocery app. Our app will alert you when prices drop or items go on special at your chosen grocery stores-so you never miss a seasonal deal again while shopping at New Zealand grocery chains.
Shopping with the seasons at NZ grocery stores isn't about restriction-it's about abundance. When you align your meals with what's naturally available at supermarkets in NZ, you'll eat better, waste less, and keep more money in your pocket using a smart shopping list strategy.
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