Woolworths announces urgent plea regarding bananas
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Bananas are a staple in many Australian households.
However, Woolworths customers may notice a significant change in the appearance of their favourite fruit over the coming weeks.
The supermarket giant has issued an urgent plea to its customers, asking them to look beyond the skin of their bananas, which may bear darker marks than usual due to adverse weather conditions.
This change in appearance is a direct result of the recent Cyclone Jasper, which brought unprecedented rainfall to North Queensland.
The excess moisture has softened the skin of unpicked bananas on the trees, making them more susceptible to bumps and marks.
However, Woolworths assures customers that despite the blemishes, the quality of the bananas remains unaffected.
Bananas are a beloved fruit in Australia, with Woolworths sourcing all of its bananas from local growers.
A staggering 90 per cent of these bananas come straight from Queensland farmers, making the state a crucial player in the banana supply chain.
One such supplier is Dennis Howe, owner of Howe Farming Group located in Walkamin in Far North Queensland.
Howe, who employs 450 people and has been supplying Woolworths with bananas for over two decades, appreciates the supermarket's understanding and support during these challenging times.
'Over the years we’ve developed a close relationship with Woolworths to overcome challenges in supply, quality and transport,' he shared.
'Throughout Cyclone Jasper, we worked together with Woolworths to pack and deliver fruit early into their warehouses.'
'Practical support like this helped give us assurance that we’d be able to manage this and future weather events.'
'We encourage shoppers to look beyond the skin and continue to shop our delicious bananas and support Aussie growers.'
Marie Gallagher, Woolworths General Manager for Fruit, said the retail group is committed to working with farmers through the hard times.
'We speak to our growers regularly, and in times like these, we discuss how we can best support them—whether that means accepting fruit that may have additional marks on the skin, or adjusting picking timelines to make sure the fruit is off the trees before a storm hits,' she said.
'This ensures that our growers get the support they need, while also providing our customers with the delicious fresh produce we’re known for.'
'Queenslanders are known for helping each other out, and we know our shoppers will rally behind local growers to continue enjoying brilliant Australian bananas and help farmers through a rough patch.'
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However, Woolworths customers may notice a significant change in the appearance of their favourite fruit over the coming weeks.
The supermarket giant has issued an urgent plea to its customers, asking them to look beyond the skin of their bananas, which may bear darker marks than usual due to adverse weather conditions.
This change in appearance is a direct result of the recent Cyclone Jasper, which brought unprecedented rainfall to North Queensland.
Bananas at Woolworths may bear darker marks in the coming weeks due to adverse weather conditions. Image source: Freepik.
The excess moisture has softened the skin of unpicked bananas on the trees, making them more susceptible to bumps and marks.
However, Woolworths assures customers that despite the blemishes, the quality of the bananas remains unaffected.
Bananas are a beloved fruit in Australia, with Woolworths sourcing all of its bananas from local growers.
A staggering 90 per cent of these bananas come straight from Queensland farmers, making the state a crucial player in the banana supply chain.
One such supplier is Dennis Howe, owner of Howe Farming Group located in Walkamin in Far North Queensland.
Howe, who employs 450 people and has been supplying Woolworths with bananas for over two decades, appreciates the supermarket's understanding and support during these challenging times.
'Over the years we’ve developed a close relationship with Woolworths to overcome challenges in supply, quality and transport,' he shared.
'Throughout Cyclone Jasper, we worked together with Woolworths to pack and deliver fruit early into their warehouses.'
'Practical support like this helped give us assurance that we’d be able to manage this and future weather events.'
'We encourage shoppers to look beyond the skin and continue to shop our delicious bananas and support Aussie growers.'
Marie Gallagher, Woolworths General Manager for Fruit, said the retail group is committed to working with farmers through the hard times.
'We speak to our growers regularly, and in times like these, we discuss how we can best support them—whether that means accepting fruit that may have additional marks on the skin, or adjusting picking timelines to make sure the fruit is off the trees before a storm hits,' she said.
'This ensures that our growers get the support they need, while also providing our customers with the delicious fresh produce we’re known for.'
'Queenslanders are known for helping each other out, and we know our shoppers will rally behind local growers to continue enjoying brilliant Australian bananas and help farmers through a rough patch.'
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