Fruiterer's foul-mouthed rant about vegetable prices goes VIRAL, calls out "money-hungry" retailers
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It would appear that with the skyrocketing costs of food, fresh produce, and other necessities, almost every Aussie is being stretched to their breaking point…
Recently, a greengrocer from Adelaide has blasted other retailers for raising prices under the guise of inflation, pointing out how fresh produce could be so much more affordable if other retailers did not decide to become too "greedy".
Johnny Kapiris, along with his wife Leannda, owns St. Bernards Fruit and Veg in Rostrevor, which is located in Adelaide's east.
The man quickly went viral on social media on Sunday morning after he posted a video cursing out his fellow retailers and expressing his frustration with the rising cost of groceries.
"Every f***er in Australia and the world is using inflation for an excuse to jack their f***ing prices up so they can f*** everyone," he said.
"You know why? Cos they're money-hungry f***s."
Johnny Kapiris called competitors who refuse to cut profits "greedy." Credit: Daily Mail.
In an interview with an online news outlet, Mr Kapiris admitted that fuel prices and flooding were contributing factors to inflation. But he asserted that nowadays, virtually every retailer abuses this situation and raises their prices.
He also called out all the "greedy corporations" who won't cut the markup they apply to all of their fruit and vegetable products. According to him, retailers can still prevent prices from skyrocketing dramatically if they only prioritise the needs of their customers.
When the economy is not doing well, it is always important to put bringing in customers ahead of making a profit, as Mr Kapiris learned from his grandfather, who was also a fruit retailer.
He stated that over the past few months, he has seen a decline in his gross profits to the tune of approximately 12 per cent, down from the previous 20 per cent. However, he still thinks it's crucial to maintain customer loyalty because it means they'll continue to patronise the business when times get better.
In the viral clip, Mr Kapiris displays to the audience some of his prices, which appear to be significantly less expensive than those of many well-known retailers.
While other stores charge $8 to $10 for strawberries, his store only charges $4.99. In addition, Mr Kapiris is also selling cucumbers for $6.99 per kg, apples for $1.99 per kg, tomatoes for $4.99 per kg, and mandarins for 99 cents per kg.
Mr Kapiris believes many retailers can absorb price increases to protect customers. Credit: AAPImage.
In this climate of rising prices, Mr Kapiris and his company have been able to persevere thanks to their practice of bulk purchasing.
For example, he orders mandarins in bulk bins, which saves his suppliers money on the cost of boxes. As a result, his mandarins are more affordable than those offered in other retailers.
Even though his lettuces are $7 each, which is a little more than some supermarkets charge, he said that he has to pay $5 per head to buy them because of shortages.
He said that there is a real shortage of fresh food, especially because of the flooding on the east coast, which has made prices go up ever since.
"The major cause of the increase in lettuce and greens prices was the flooding and rains in Queensland and New South Wales," he said.
"It wiped out farmers' first and second plantings and created a massive gap in production for the entire east coast, so everyone is relying on South Australia and Victoria, as well as NSW and Queensland, to supply themselves."
However, he is unwavering in his belief that many retailers can withstand the price increases to protect customers from sharp price hikes.
He asserted that the only reason they don't is that they don't want their markup to be lower.
What do you think, folks? Do you agree with Mr Kapiris that retailers are merely "riding the inflation" and that their markups should be reduced further?
Recently, a greengrocer from Adelaide has blasted other retailers for raising prices under the guise of inflation, pointing out how fresh produce could be so much more affordable if other retailers did not decide to become too "greedy".
Johnny Kapiris, along with his wife Leannda, owns St. Bernards Fruit and Veg in Rostrevor, which is located in Adelaide's east.
The man quickly went viral on social media on Sunday morning after he posted a video cursing out his fellow retailers and expressing his frustration with the rising cost of groceries.
"Every f***er in Australia and the world is using inflation for an excuse to jack their f***ing prices up so they can f*** everyone," he said.
"You know why? Cos they're money-hungry f***s."
Johnny Kapiris called competitors who refuse to cut profits "greedy." Credit: Daily Mail.
In an interview with an online news outlet, Mr Kapiris admitted that fuel prices and flooding were contributing factors to inflation. But he asserted that nowadays, virtually every retailer abuses this situation and raises their prices.
He also called out all the "greedy corporations" who won't cut the markup they apply to all of their fruit and vegetable products. According to him, retailers can still prevent prices from skyrocketing dramatically if they only prioritise the needs of their customers.
When the economy is not doing well, it is always important to put bringing in customers ahead of making a profit, as Mr Kapiris learned from his grandfather, who was also a fruit retailer.
He stated that over the past few months, he has seen a decline in his gross profits to the tune of approximately 12 per cent, down from the previous 20 per cent. However, he still thinks it's crucial to maintain customer loyalty because it means they'll continue to patronise the business when times get better.
In the viral clip, Mr Kapiris displays to the audience some of his prices, which appear to be significantly less expensive than those of many well-known retailers.
While other stores charge $8 to $10 for strawberries, his store only charges $4.99. In addition, Mr Kapiris is also selling cucumbers for $6.99 per kg, apples for $1.99 per kg, tomatoes for $4.99 per kg, and mandarins for 99 cents per kg.
Mr Kapiris believes many retailers can absorb price increases to protect customers. Credit: AAPImage.
In this climate of rising prices, Mr Kapiris and his company have been able to persevere thanks to their practice of bulk purchasing.
For example, he orders mandarins in bulk bins, which saves his suppliers money on the cost of boxes. As a result, his mandarins are more affordable than those offered in other retailers.
Even though his lettuces are $7 each, which is a little more than some supermarkets charge, he said that he has to pay $5 per head to buy them because of shortages.
He said that there is a real shortage of fresh food, especially because of the flooding on the east coast, which has made prices go up ever since.
"The major cause of the increase in lettuce and greens prices was the flooding and rains in Queensland and New South Wales," he said.
"It wiped out farmers' first and second plantings and created a massive gap in production for the entire east coast, so everyone is relying on South Australia and Victoria, as well as NSW and Queensland, to supply themselves."
However, he is unwavering in his belief that many retailers can withstand the price increases to protect customers from sharp price hikes.
He asserted that the only reason they don't is that they don't want their markup to be lower.
What do you think, folks? Do you agree with Mr Kapiris that retailers are merely "riding the inflation" and that their markups should be reduced further?
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