Welcome to the Winter Edition of Coltivare
Winter has a different rhythm.
The markets slow down just enough for people to start paying attention again. The produce gets heartier. The cooking becomes slower, richer, and more thoughtful. It’s a season built around comfort, connection, and ingredients that ask to be treated properly.
And that’s exactly what this edition of Coltivare is about.
This winter, we’ve brought together a world-class chef, an exciting young gun of the independent grocery industry, all connected by one thing: a deep respect for produce and the people behind it.
Alongside our usual seasonal picks, we’ve leaned further into education this edition. Breaking down winter ingredients, sharing the benefits, pairings and recipes designed to inspire everyone from chefs to home cooks. Because the more people understand fresh produce, the more they value it.
That’s always been the goal.
At Lemdell, supporting the grower has never been just a slogan; it’s the backbone of everything we do.
From the farms we represent to the wholesalers, independent grocers, chefs, and retail customers we supply, we believe the full journey deserves to be shared.
And now, Coltivare is taking its next big step.
What started as a magazine for our customers is growing into something much bigger. More stores across Australia are now investing in Coltivare to place directly in customers' hands, moving beyond traditional specials catalogues into storytelling, education, and real connection.
Because customers want more than price points. They want stories. Recipes. Knowledge. Something they can sit down with over a coffee and actually enjoy.
That’s where this movement is heading.
More growers. More chefs. More independent grocers. More conversations around fresh produce and the incredible industry behind it.
So wherever you’re reading this, on a market floor, in a café, at home, or inside your local grocer, thank you for being part of the journey.
Welcome to Winter 2026.
Let’s keep growing together.
Winter
IN THIS ISSUe
LEMDELL STORY
The Pulse Of The Market
Independent grocer Peter Morelli from Parisi’s Food Hall, proves quality still wins, buying produce crate-by-crate, backing growers, and building trust with customers who return for flavour, seasonality, and care.
MEET THE GROCER
Alex Evripidou,
Whole Farms Market
Growing up in a produce family meant long days and early mornings, but one thing never changed: everyone sat down together for dinner. No matter how busy the business became, food was always the anchor.
MEET THE CHEF
Born and raised in Sydney with Egyptian heritage, Paul’s career reads like a map of discipline and obsession, each chapter another lesson, another craft mastered before moving onto the next.
Paul Farag, Chasing
Something Real
RETAIL RECIPES
Simple, Seasonal &
Full of Flavour
Alex’s Homemade Spanakopita
Greek Salad “Horiatiki” & Lemon Potato
Goat Stifado
LEMDELL PICKS
Winter Selects
Sharp air, deep flavours. The Lemdell team has hand-picked this winter’s finest fresh produce to bring warmth, grit, and bright seasonal energy to your business.