Don’t skimp on your fruit and veg intake! Here are some of the fruits and vegetables that have dropped in price
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If you make it a point to stay updated on the latest events, then chances are you’ve been skipping big sections of the fruit and vegetable aisle in the supermarket altogether as endless stories of grocery price hikes flood various media outlets.
Nowadays, the saying ‘every penny counts’ matters more than ever and it’s simply not worth splurging on temporarily overpriced produce.
But by avoiding the produce aisle, you may also be missing some incredible bargains on fruit and vegetables. Despite the latest inflation figures showing a 4.3 per cent increase in food prices for the year, the prices of a few fruits and vegetables have actually dropped recently.
So, here’s which ones you should stock up on along with a few tips on how you can find the best value in the fruit and vegetable section.
The main tip from the industry is to find out which vegetables and fruits are in season.
Stick to produce in season. Image Credit: Retail World Magazine
“Given the supply and demand nature of the industry, when there is a good supply of a particular product, the availability goes up and that means a good price for consumers,” Shaun Lindhe from AUSVEG revealed.
“We do encourage consumers to be mindful if they are looking for good value at the fruit and veg aisle, that seasonal produce any time of the year is good value.”
As we bask in the cold season, keep an eye out for winter staples such as potato, sweet potato, carrots and pumpkin. There’s a good probability that these food items will be sold at a decent price.
“Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, and potato are grown all around the country and at this time of the year, they can also be sourced from other areas.” Lindhe continued.
However, not everything in season automatically equates to a lower retail price.
In Southern Queensland, Winter is the ideal time for growing lettuce and other leafy greens, but this year’s floods in the region have had a huge impact on production.
“It’s a major winter production area for us,” said Lindhe.
They’ve had two floods which have devastated a lot of businesses in the area. Heavy rain has impacted the planting and harvesting of products.
And if you’ve been missing out on natural, fresh desserts, you may want to place bananas at the top of your grocery list as they are currently sold for dirt cheap prices in major supermarkets.
“We have a plentiful supply of bananas,” shared Cape York banana grower Paul Inderbitzin. “There haven’t been any problems with the growing regions up here in the north,”
“There’s been a good amount of rain, a good amount of sunlight, and the farms are producing them beautifully.”
Hand over the bananas! Image Credit: Australian Geographic
Because of the influx in supply, Coles and Woolworths have slashed the prices of bananas to around $0.63 per piece, making them 25 per cent cheaper than this time last year.
“With a significantly higher supply of bananas on the market, wholesale prices have remained low over the last six months and we’ve passed that value onto our customers at the supermarket,” a Woolworths spokesperson detailed.
Inderbitzin mentions that bananas may sometimes be overlooked by shoppers as millions of Aussies face an overwhelming price hike on other types of produce.
“We seem to be in a situation where people are not shopping as frequently and aren’t picking up the bananas off the shelves,” he said.
“It’s a real struggle. With that comes an enormous amount of waste on farms and out of packing sheds because the demand is just not there,”
“So we’re in a situation where the only thing we can do is rely on the good people of Australia to keep buying bananas,”
Hopping on the heavily marked down trend are avocados. In May, Woolworths and Coles had been retailing single avocados for $1.60 to $1.80. Now, the supermarket giants have them on sale for $1.20 and $1.30 respectively.
Avocados for sale. Image Credit: The West Australian, Price Hipster
Similar to bananas, there have been favourable production conditions for avocados this year.
The weather has been ideal for their growth and massive amounts of new avocado trees planted in the last decade have started to bear fruit.
Unfortunately, the demand for avocados has significantly declined as cafes, restaurants, and the rest of the hospitality industry have been trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result, farmers were left with no choice but to dump millions and millions of avocados due to oversupply. So if you’re a self-proclaimed lover of avocados, then this is the perfect time to incorporate them into your diet.
Not only will you be taking advantage of the low value, but you’ll be playing a role in cutting down on tons of food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
If you’re not a fan of potatoes, bananas, or avocados, one of the most common ways other shoppers find the best deals on their favourites is by shopping around.
That includes hunting for bargains beyond the major supermarkets, according to Richard Shannon from Growcom.
Don’t be afraid to explore! Image Credit: Verdict Food Service
“Through COVID, we’ve seen independent grocers do an excellent job of being able to supply a full range of fresh fruits and vegetables,” he said.
“Typically, those independent grocers buy out of the wholesale market, and we have seen that supply chain remain really resilient. I think, if you can’t find something in your regular choice of shop, look around and in particular, try an independent grocer,”
“Often they’ll carry low grades of fruits and vegetables, which are equally as nutritious and tasty that maybe don’t look quite as good.”
There you have it, folks! You can definitely still stay healthy on a budget with these nifty workarounds. Happy shopping!
Do you know of any other vegetables or fruits that are currently retailed for a low price? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Learn more grocery shopping tips by watching the video below:
Video Credit: The Budget Millenial
Nowadays, the saying ‘every penny counts’ matters more than ever and it’s simply not worth splurging on temporarily overpriced produce.
But by avoiding the produce aisle, you may also be missing some incredible bargains on fruit and vegetables. Despite the latest inflation figures showing a 4.3 per cent increase in food prices for the year, the prices of a few fruits and vegetables have actually dropped recently.
So, here’s which ones you should stock up on along with a few tips on how you can find the best value in the fruit and vegetable section.
The main tip from the industry is to find out which vegetables and fruits are in season.
Stick to produce in season. Image Credit: Retail World Magazine
“Given the supply and demand nature of the industry, when there is a good supply of a particular product, the availability goes up and that means a good price for consumers,” Shaun Lindhe from AUSVEG revealed.
“We do encourage consumers to be mindful if they are looking for good value at the fruit and veg aisle, that seasonal produce any time of the year is good value.”
As we bask in the cold season, keep an eye out for winter staples such as potato, sweet potato, carrots and pumpkin. There’s a good probability that these food items will be sold at a decent price.
“Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, and potato are grown all around the country and at this time of the year, they can also be sourced from other areas.” Lindhe continued.
However, not everything in season automatically equates to a lower retail price.
In Southern Queensland, Winter is the ideal time for growing lettuce and other leafy greens, but this year’s floods in the region have had a huge impact on production.
“It’s a major winter production area for us,” said Lindhe.
They’ve had two floods which have devastated a lot of businesses in the area. Heavy rain has impacted the planting and harvesting of products.
And if you’ve been missing out on natural, fresh desserts, you may want to place bananas at the top of your grocery list as they are currently sold for dirt cheap prices in major supermarkets.
“We have a plentiful supply of bananas,” shared Cape York banana grower Paul Inderbitzin. “There haven’t been any problems with the growing regions up here in the north,”
“There’s been a good amount of rain, a good amount of sunlight, and the farms are producing them beautifully.”
Hand over the bananas! Image Credit: Australian Geographic
Because of the influx in supply, Coles and Woolworths have slashed the prices of bananas to around $0.63 per piece, making them 25 per cent cheaper than this time last year.
“With a significantly higher supply of bananas on the market, wholesale prices have remained low over the last six months and we’ve passed that value onto our customers at the supermarket,” a Woolworths spokesperson detailed.
Inderbitzin mentions that bananas may sometimes be overlooked by shoppers as millions of Aussies face an overwhelming price hike on other types of produce.
“We seem to be in a situation where people are not shopping as frequently and aren’t picking up the bananas off the shelves,” he said.
“It’s a real struggle. With that comes an enormous amount of waste on farms and out of packing sheds because the demand is just not there,”
“So we’re in a situation where the only thing we can do is rely on the good people of Australia to keep buying bananas,”
Hopping on the heavily marked down trend are avocados. In May, Woolworths and Coles had been retailing single avocados for $1.60 to $1.80. Now, the supermarket giants have them on sale for $1.20 and $1.30 respectively.
Avocados for sale. Image Credit: The West Australian, Price Hipster
Similar to bananas, there have been favourable production conditions for avocados this year.
The weather has been ideal for their growth and massive amounts of new avocado trees planted in the last decade have started to bear fruit.
Unfortunately, the demand for avocados has significantly declined as cafes, restaurants, and the rest of the hospitality industry have been trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result, farmers were left with no choice but to dump millions and millions of avocados due to oversupply. So if you’re a self-proclaimed lover of avocados, then this is the perfect time to incorporate them into your diet.
Not only will you be taking advantage of the low value, but you’ll be playing a role in cutting down on tons of food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
If you’re not a fan of potatoes, bananas, or avocados, one of the most common ways other shoppers find the best deals on their favourites is by shopping around.
That includes hunting for bargains beyond the major supermarkets, according to Richard Shannon from Growcom.
Don’t be afraid to explore! Image Credit: Verdict Food Service
“Through COVID, we’ve seen independent grocers do an excellent job of being able to supply a full range of fresh fruits and vegetables,” he said.
“Typically, those independent grocers buy out of the wholesale market, and we have seen that supply chain remain really resilient. I think, if you can’t find something in your regular choice of shop, look around and in particular, try an independent grocer,”
“Often they’ll carry low grades of fruits and vegetables, which are equally as nutritious and tasty that maybe don’t look quite as good.”
There you have it, folks! You can definitely still stay healthy on a budget with these nifty workarounds. Happy shopping!
Do you know of any other vegetables or fruits that are currently retailed for a low price? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Learn more grocery shopping tips by watching the video below:
Video Credit: The Budget Millenial
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