Are you overpaying for your fruit? Woman in shock over $25 grapes

Australians are feeling the pain at the supermarket checkout more than ever this year. With the cost of living still on the rise and bank balances continuing to suffer due to economic pressures, grocery shopping can be a struggle.

Recently, one woman named Brodie decided to do a mid-week shop at her local IGA in Perth, only to be shocked and upset at what she found waiting for her at the checkout.


The small bag of grapes she purchased cost $25!

She shared her frustration in a video she posted on social media. She said: ‘Well, I just got f***ing robbed in broad daylight. How are people even feeding themselves?'


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Brodie said the small bag of grapes cost $25 at her local IGA. Credit: @jalayimiya/TikTok


It turns out that Brodie is not alone in this predicament, with other people commenting on her video to join in the frustration.

One commenter wrote, 'I got the same ones! And they aren't even grown here. [They're] from California.'


While another said, '$17 here in Broome. I’m a sucker for grapes, but at $17 a kilo at Spudshed, I’m steering clear.'

Meanwhile, some users questioned the shopper on her purchase. One person asked, ‘Why would you pay that for grapes?’

‘Yikes! I would have given that to the checkout person and told them I didn’t want it,’ another remarked.

You can watch Brodie’s video here:
Warning: This video contains expletives.



The unfortunate truth is that this high price for grapes is likely due to them being out of season in Australia.

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) said that only two of the more than 40 grape varieties are in season at this time, with most of them only hitting supermarket shelves in November or December—which is when prices will go down.


Interestingly, although the cost of living is rising, the price of fruit and vegetables appears to be declining in recent months, according to a recent report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. As of August, produce prices have decreased by 8.3 per cent.

Unfortunately, if you're a fan of summer fruits, you'll still need to shell out more than usual. Prices for watermelons currently range from around $30 to $36, ahead of the main growing season from December to May.

Woolworths responded to the backlash they faced because of the price, ‘Our farmers have told us that they've got a great crop on the way just in time for summer, so our customers can expect to see an improvement in the coming weeks.’

Coles also faced criticism, but has not released a statement in response.

Additionally, mangoes will be expensive this summer, with Queensland producers struggling with reduced yields due to a warmer-than-average winter. You can learn more about the mango shortage here.

Berries, on the other hand, may be a wise choice this summer. A punnet of strawberries is currently selling for around $2.


If you’re interested in the best-value fruits and vegetables you can get this month, we’ve published an article with a full list of selections, including asparagus, avocado, corn, pineapple, and many more! You can check out the full list here.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman was shocked to pay $25 for a bag of grapes at an IGA supermarket in Perth.
  • The high prices of fruits, like grapes, are due to them being out of season, with many supermarkets selling imported products.
  • Coles and Woolworths have faced criticism for the high pricing of fruits ahead of the growing season.
  • Despite the increase in some fruit prices, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported an 8.3 per cent decrease in overall fruit and vegetable prices in the year to August 2023.

Even though markets tend to fluctuate, we'd like to encourage you to keep an eye on the prices of your favourite fruits. This way, you'll know the value of your groceries, and you don't need to be caught out if the price is too high.

Have you seen a similar pricing on grapes sold in your local supermarkets, members? Share your experience in the comments below!
 
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Australians are feeling the pain at the supermarket checkout more than ever this year. With the cost of living still on the rise and bank balances continuing to suffer due to economic pressures, grocery shopping can be a struggle.

Recently, one woman named Brodie decided to do a mid-week shop at her local IGA in Perth, only to be shocked and upset at what she found waiting for her at the checkout.


The small bag of grapes she purchased cost $25!

She shared her frustration in a video she posted on social media. She said: ‘Well, I just got f***ing robbed in broad daylight. How are people even feeding themselves?'


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Brodie said the small bag of grapes cost $25 at her local IGA. Credit: @jalayimiya/TikTok


It turns out that Brodie is not alone in this predicament, with other people commenting on her video to join in the frustration.

One commenter wrote, 'I got the same ones! And they aren't even grown here. [They're] from California.'


While another said, '$17 here in Broome. I’m a sucker for grapes, but at $17 a kilo at Spudshed, I’m steering clear.'

Meanwhile, some users questioned the shopper on her purchase. One person asked, ‘Why would you pay that for grapes?’

‘Yikes! I would have given that to the checkout person and told them I didn’t want it,’ another remarked.

You can watch Brodie’s video here:
Warning: This video contains expletives.



The unfortunate truth is that this high price for grapes is likely due to them being out of season in Australia.

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) said that only two of the more than 40 grape varieties are in season at this time, with most of them only hitting supermarket shelves in November or December—which is when prices will go down.


Interestingly, although the cost of living is rising, the price of fruit and vegetables appears to be declining in recent months, according to a recent report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. As of August, produce prices have decreased by 8.3 per cent.

Unfortunately, if you're a fan of summer fruits, you'll still need to shell out more than usual. Prices for watermelons currently range from around $30 to $36, ahead of the main growing season from December to May.

Woolworths responded to the backlash they faced because of the price, ‘Our farmers have told us that they've got a great crop on the way just in time for summer, so our customers can expect to see an improvement in the coming weeks.’

Coles also faced criticism, but has not released a statement in response.

Additionally, mangoes will be expensive this summer, with Queensland producers struggling with reduced yields due to a warmer-than-average winter. You can learn more about the mango shortage here.

Berries, on the other hand, may be a wise choice this summer. A punnet of strawberries is currently selling for around $2.


If you’re interested in the best-value fruits and vegetables you can get this month, we’ve published an article with a full list of selections, including asparagus, avocado, corn, pineapple, and many more! You can check out the full list here.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman was shocked to pay $25 for a bag of grapes at an IGA supermarket in Perth.
  • The high prices of fruits, like grapes, are due to them being out of season, with many supermarkets selling imported products.
  • Coles and Woolworths have faced criticism for the high pricing of fruits ahead of the growing season.
  • Despite the increase in some fruit prices, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported an 8.3 per cent decrease in overall fruit and vegetable prices in the year to August 2023.

Even though markets tend to fluctuate, we'd like to encourage you to keep an eye on the prices of your favourite fruits. This way, you'll know the value of your groceries, and you don't need to be caught out if the price is too high.

Have you seen a similar pricing on grapes sold in your local supermarkets, members? Share your experience in the comments below!

I bet the grapes weren’t even firm and crunchy or even tasty👎
 
Australians are feeling the pain at the supermarket checkout more than ever this year. With the cost of living still on the rise and bank balances continuing to suffer due to economic pressures, grocery shopping can be a struggle.

Recently, one woman named Brodie decided to do a mid-week shop at her local IGA in Perth, only to be shocked and upset at what she found waiting for her at the checkout.


The small bag of grapes she purchased cost $25!

She shared her frustration in a video she posted on social media. She said: ‘Well, I just got f***ing robbed in broad daylight. How are people even feeding themselves?'


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Brodie said the small bag of grapes cost $25 at her local IGA. Credit: @jalayimiya/TikTok


It turns out that Brodie is not alone in this predicament, with other people commenting on her video to join in the frustration.

One commenter wrote, 'I got the same ones! And they aren't even grown here. [They're] from California.'


While another said, '$17 here in Broome. I’m a sucker for grapes, but at $17 a kilo at Spudshed, I’m steering clear.'

Meanwhile, some users questioned the shopper on her purchase. One person asked, ‘Why would you pay that for grapes?’

‘Yikes! I would have given that to the checkout person and told them I didn’t want it,’ another remarked.

You can watch Brodie’s video here:
Warning: This video contains expletives.



The unfortunate truth is that this high price for grapes is likely due to them being out of season in Australia.

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) said that only two of the more than 40 grape varieties are in season at this time, with most of them only hitting supermarket shelves in November or December—which is when prices will go down.


Interestingly, although the cost of living is rising, the price of fruit and vegetables appears to be declining in recent months, according to a recent report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. As of August, produce prices have decreased by 8.3 per cent.

Unfortunately, if you're a fan of summer fruits, you'll still need to shell out more than usual. Prices for watermelons currently range from around $30 to $36, ahead of the main growing season from December to May.

Woolworths responded to the backlash they faced because of the price, ‘Our farmers have told us that they've got a great crop on the way just in time for summer, so our customers can expect to see an improvement in the coming weeks.’

Coles also faced criticism, but has not released a statement in response.

Additionally, mangoes will be expensive this summer, with Queensland producers struggling with reduced yields due to a warmer-than-average winter. You can learn more about the mango shortage here.

Berries, on the other hand, may be a wise choice this summer. A punnet of strawberries is currently selling for around $2.


If you’re interested in the best-value fruits and vegetables you can get this month, we’ve published an article with a full list of selections, including asparagus, avocado, corn, pineapple, and many more! You can check out the full list here.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman was shocked to pay $25 for a bag of grapes at an IGA supermarket in Perth.
  • The high prices of fruits, like grapes, are due to them being out of season, with many supermarkets selling imported products.
  • Coles and Woolworths have faced criticism for the high pricing of fruits ahead of the growing season.
  • Despite the increase in some fruit prices, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported an 8.3 per cent decrease in overall fruit and vegetable prices in the year to August 2023.

Even though markets tend to fluctuate, we'd like to encourage you to keep an eye on the prices of your favourite fruits. This way, you'll know the value of your groceries, and you don't need to be caught out if the price is too high.

Have you seen a similar pricing on grapes sold in your local supermarkets, members? Share your experience in the comments below!

The lady mentioned did not read the price at the fruit counter? Simplest protest is to refuse to pay it (after all, grapes are hardly an essential food item - toilet paper during an epidemic may be a different case altogether!)
 
I would like to know where the Australian Bureau of Statistics gets its statistics from. I have NOT seen a decrease in fruit and vegetable prices like they are making it out to be, what had come down slightly has been Onions and Carrots. Well, I ask you, is that their boasting statistics that the prices are lower? Think about it people, they pick what they decide has gone down, so they are not lying, rather than it being across the board lower prices. I can see those Onions and Carrots going a loooooong way in soothing the pain of ridiculous pricing. We are the most expensive country in the world. WHY?
 
Australians are feeling the pain at the supermarket checkout more than ever this year. With the cost of living still on the rise and bank balances continuing to suffer due to economic pressures, grocery shopping can be a struggle.

Recently, one woman named Brodie decided to do a mid-week shop at her local IGA in Perth, only to be shocked and upset at what she found waiting for her at the checkout.


The small bag of grapes she purchased cost $25!

She shared her frustration in a video she posted on social media. She said: ‘Well, I just got f***ing robbed in broad daylight. How are people even feeding themselves?'


View attachment 31038
Brodie said the small bag of grapes cost $25 at her local IGA. Credit: @jalayimiya/TikTok


It turns out that Brodie is not alone in this predicament, with other people commenting on her video to join in the frustration.

One commenter wrote, 'I got the same ones! And they aren't even grown here. [They're] from California.'


While another said, '$17 here in Broome. I’m a sucker for grapes, but at $17 a kilo at Spudshed, I’m steering clear.'

Meanwhile, some users questioned the shopper on her purchase. One person asked, ‘Why would you pay that for grapes?’

‘Yikes! I would have given that to the checkout person and told them I didn’t want it,’ another remarked.

You can watch Brodie’s video here:
Warning: This video contains expletives.



The unfortunate truth is that this high price for grapes is likely due to them being out of season in Australia.

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) said that only two of the more than 40 grape varieties are in season at this time, with most of them only hitting supermarket shelves in November or December—which is when prices will go down.


Interestingly, although the cost of living is rising, the price of fruit and vegetables appears to be declining in recent months, according to a recent report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. As of August, produce prices have decreased by 8.3 per cent.

Unfortunately, if you're a fan of summer fruits, you'll still need to shell out more than usual. Prices for watermelons currently range from around $30 to $36, ahead of the main growing season from December to May.

Woolworths responded to the backlash they faced because of the price, ‘Our farmers have told us that they've got a great crop on the way just in time for summer, so our customers can expect to see an improvement in the coming weeks.’

Coles also faced criticism, but has not released a statement in response.

Additionally, mangoes will be expensive this summer, with Queensland producers struggling with reduced yields due to a warmer-than-average winter. You can learn more about the mango shortage here.

Berries, on the other hand, may be a wise choice this summer. A punnet of strawberries is currently selling for around $2.


If you’re interested in the best-value fruits and vegetables you can get this month, we’ve published an article with a full list of selections, including asparagus, avocado, corn, pineapple, and many more! You can check out the full list here.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman was shocked to pay $25 for a bag of grapes at an IGA supermarket in Perth.
  • The high prices of fruits, like grapes, are due to them being out of season, with many supermarkets selling imported products.
  • Coles and Woolworths have faced criticism for the high pricing of fruits ahead of the growing season.
  • Despite the increase in some fruit prices, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported an 8.3 per cent decrease in overall fruit and vegetable prices in the year to August 2023.

Even though markets tend to fluctuate, we'd like to encourage you to keep an eye on the prices of your favourite fruits. This way, you'll know the value of your groceries, and you don't need to be caught out if the price is too high.

Have you seen a similar pricing on grapes sold in your local supermarkets, members? Share your experience in the comments below!

At this time of year, EVERY year, price of grapes goes through the roof because they come from USA.
As for those forever complaining about IGA, these shops have never pretended to be cheaper. Read up on their origin and structure and avoid them if you don't like their prices.
 

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