‘Planet of the Apes over here’: Shoppers go bananas over a supermarket sighting
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In the wake of unprecedented flooding across Queensland, residents have faced the harsh reality of scarcity when it comes to daily essentials.
Supermarket aisles have been barren and left many Australians scrambling for food and supplies.
Yet, amidst the widespread shortages, there's one item that is in abundant supply.
As the floodwaters rose, so did the piles of bananas in local supermarkets.
Several videos have circulated online about the surreal scenes in stores like Coles located in flood-ravaged areas.
A woman posted a video of her local Coles supermarket's interesting fresh produce section.
While most of the store's shelves were empty, the produce section boasted copious amounts of green bananas.
'Why is this the only thing left in the supermarket?' the user humorously asked in the video.
This video sparked discussion and amusement about the situation
'Planet of the Apes over here,' one shopper quipped, referencing the popular movie franchise.
Another shopper shared the same predicament as the woman who originally posted the video.
'I can't stop laughing. We have bananas. Bananas, bananas, bananas. Bananas for breakfast, lunch and dinner,' the shopper shared.
The Cairns local later described the ordeal as the '2025 Hunger Games', emphasising the struggle to find basic items such as bread and meat.
In response to the sighting, Coles has been working tirelessly to replenish their stores in flood-stricken areas.
'Coles has had pallets of food and essentials flown in on emergency flights organised by the Queensland Government. And yesterday we had approximately 200 pallets of stock arrive by barge in Cairns including meat, fresh produce and groceries,' Coles Queensland's Regional Manager, Brad Stewart, stated.
The extreme weather conditions have devastated large parts of Queensland.
Residents living in Townsville, Ingham, and Cardwell were instructed to evacuate due to the situation.
The floods have disrupted vital transport routes, making it challenging to restock supermarkets and leading to empty shelves.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warned that the rainfall could continue, with some areas breaking their monthly rainfall records in just 10 days.
North Queensland has been a powerhouse for banana production, as they account for over 90 per cent of Australia's supply.
With the floods trapping the supply in the region, Queenslanders face an oversupply of bananas.
On the other hand, the rest of Australia may experience a shortage.
The Australian Banana Growers Council Chair, Leon Collins, spoke about the resilience of the farming community during these trying times.
Collins emphasised the growers' dedication to producing high-quality food for Australians despite the challenges.
Collins also called for a more sustainable, long-term fix to the state of significant freight routes.
As the community bands together to weather the storm, it's a stark reminder of the importance of sustainable infrastructure and the need for preparedness in the face of natural disasters.
Have the floods impacted you recently? Do you have any tips for dealing with shortages during such events? Share your stories and advice in the comments below, and let's support each other through these challenging times.
Supermarket aisles have been barren and left many Australians scrambling for food and supplies.
Yet, amidst the widespread shortages, there's one item that is in abundant supply.
As the floodwaters rose, so did the piles of bananas in local supermarkets.
Several videos have circulated online about the surreal scenes in stores like Coles located in flood-ravaged areas.
A woman posted a video of her local Coles supermarket's interesting fresh produce section.
Several Coles stores in Queensland had an oversupply of bananas. Image Credit: TikTok/Asian Barbie
While most of the store's shelves were empty, the produce section boasted copious amounts of green bananas.
'Why is this the only thing left in the supermarket?' the user humorously asked in the video.
This video sparked discussion and amusement about the situation
'Planet of the Apes over here,' one shopper quipped, referencing the popular movie franchise.
Another shopper shared the same predicament as the woman who originally posted the video.
'I can't stop laughing. We have bananas. Bananas, bananas, bananas. Bananas for breakfast, lunch and dinner,' the shopper shared.
The Cairns local later described the ordeal as the '2025 Hunger Games', emphasising the struggle to find basic items such as bread and meat.
In response to the sighting, Coles has been working tirelessly to replenish their stores in flood-stricken areas.
'Coles has had pallets of food and essentials flown in on emergency flights organised by the Queensland Government. And yesterday we had approximately 200 pallets of stock arrive by barge in Cairns including meat, fresh produce and groceries,' Coles Queensland's Regional Manager, Brad Stewart, stated.
The extreme weather conditions have devastated large parts of Queensland.
Residents living in Townsville, Ingham, and Cardwell were instructed to evacuate due to the situation.
The floods have disrupted vital transport routes, making it challenging to restock supermarkets and leading to empty shelves.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warned that the rainfall could continue, with some areas breaking their monthly rainfall records in just 10 days.
North Queensland has been a powerhouse for banana production, as they account for over 90 per cent of Australia's supply.
With the floods trapping the supply in the region, Queenslanders face an oversupply of bananas.
On the other hand, the rest of Australia may experience a shortage.
The Australian Banana Growers Council Chair, Leon Collins, spoke about the resilience of the farming community during these trying times.
Collins emphasised the growers' dedication to producing high-quality food for Australians despite the challenges.
Collins also called for a more sustainable, long-term fix to the state of significant freight routes.
As the community bands together to weather the storm, it's a stark reminder of the importance of sustainable infrastructure and the need for preparedness in the face of natural disasters.
