Regular supermarket fruits and vegetables sometimes don't cut it. If you are looking to improve your fresh fruit and veggie intake, you may need to find a specialty store. We've traipsed around the city to find the best fresh produce stores to help you on your healthy eating journey. Of course, you don't need to be making drastic life changes to go shopping for fresh goodies. Either way, we guarantee that these fresh produce stores will have you brimming from ear to ear thanks to their varieties of fruit, vegetables, and pantry staples.
Jackson's Real Food Market
Jackson's Real Food Market is where organic produce lives in Johannesburg. There are no secret or hidden ingredients, pesticides, or GMOs in their food. You can rest assured that you are getting all the nutrients that nature intended and nothing else in your fresh fruit and veggies. Jackson's range of products extends far beyond their fresh produce offerings, including organically grown herbs, grass-fed beef and free range chicken. Their vegan, low carb and sugar-free product range is just as extensive. Visit Jackson's Real Food Market as soon as you can to get your hands on these fabulous goods, or shop online via their website.
Find your nearest Jackson's Real Food Market outlet here.
Bryanston Organic Market
The Bryanston Organic Market is one of the oldest fresh produce markets in Joburg. For over 40 years, they've been supplying local residents with the freshest, organic fruits and vegetables. There are over 70 stalls at the market, offering a variety of goods. Our favourite section of the market is the fresh produce, preserves and deli goodies though. You can find an array of organically grown fruits and vegetables here, as well as Banting breads, honey, spreads, and dairy products. The market operates on Thursdays and Saturdays from 09:00 - 15:00. You can also place your fresh produce orders online. Make sure to get your order in by noon on Tuesdays for collection or delivery on Thursday of the same week. We can't think of anything better than arriving home to a delivery of fresh goods from the Bryanston Organic Market, can you?
Details: 40 Culross Road (off Main Road), Bryanston, Johannesburg | +27 (11) 706 3671 | [email protected]
Evergreens The Fresh Market
A fresh produce store unlikely any other - that's exactly how we'd describe Evergreens The Fresh Market. Their mega store located in Kempton Park stocks all the fresh produce you could ever need, and so much more. This is our favourite bulk buying destination, because they've got it all. From fresh fruit and veg, to pantry items, cleaning products and even pet care products, there isn't anything that you can't find at Evergreens. Their prices are just as exciting, with many of their goods priced at wholesale cost. So grab a trolley or two and get busy stocking up on all your fresh produce needs. Your body and your bank balance will thank you later.
Details: Link Rd, Esselen Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng | (Tel) +27 10 446 9743 | [email protected]
The Veg Table
There's something special about corner produce stores. One of our favourites to visit in the city is The Veg Table located in Sandringham. Their organic fruit and vegetable offerings make healthy eating super easy, affordable and totally satisfying. You'll be amazed by their range of exotic goods, including an assortment of mushrooms, kohlrabi, and dragon fruit. If you've been in need of inspiration of get cooking wholesome meals, this is the place to find it. Unleash your inner Masterchef by stocking up on fresh produce at The Veg Table when you can. And if you can't be bothered to whip healthy meals, fear not. They've got an awesome salad and juice bar inside the store to help you get in those much-needed vitamins and minerals.
Details: Shop 7, Silvercrest Shopping Centre, 11 Swemmer Road, Silvamonte, Johannesburg | (Tel) 010 065 0896 | Email: [email protected]
