Jan Powers Farmers Markets Coming to Albion Mill

For thousands of shoppers, the processed, packaged, poor excuses for food offered by supermarket giants no longer promise culinary, or nutritional, satisfaction. Organics, grow-your-own and farmers’ markets are experiencing a surge in popularity akin to that of permaculture in the 1970s.

In Australia, Jan Powers Farmers Markets have become one of the most important contributors to the shift. Having provided a platform for south-eastern Queensland's farmers, fisher people, butchers, bakers and bottlers to present their produce at Mitchelton, Powerhouse, Queen Street and Manly, they’ll be setting up in Brisbane's Albion Mill Village on Sunday, 22 September. For residents of the city's inner north, it's definitely welcome news.

Home to the local flour mill for nearly 80 years, Albion is now being developed to the tune of $330 million, according to a 'Village Masterplan' worked out by the FKP Property Group. "The Jan Powers Farmers' Markets were voted no. 22 in Australian Traveller Magazine's 100 Greatest Australian Gourmet Experiences, and it's a privilege to be working in close collaboration with such a well-known operator and famed foodie," said FKP's Gary Kordic, executive general manager of developments in Queensland.

"Everything on offer at our markets is made, caught, dug, plucked, picked, bottled or baked by the person serving you and their families," added Jan Power. "Our aim for Albion is to provide a great balance between farm-fresh produce and delicious, ready-to-eat goodies so that a visit on a Sunday can include shopping for the week ahead, as well as something a little bit wonderful to eat and enjoy with family and friends."

The Albion Mill Village markets will include a sit down cafe under the Heritage building, so you can put your feet up in between all that stocking up. Easily accessible from the Albion Train Station, the Markets will be held on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, between 7.30am and 2pm.