The recent unpredictable weather has had a significant influence on the prices and availability of fruits and vegetables in Australia. Rain has been responsible for a surge in the cost of green vegetables, while summer stone fruits are basking in their seasonal peak, maintaining reasonable pricing. Nectarines and peaches are selling between $3.90 and $4.50 per kilo, and price drops are expected in the near future. Other stone fruits like plums and apricots are also readily available, though the apricot season is saying its goodbyes.
Mangoes, especially the Kensington Prides, are making a comeback in terms of availability and affordability, pricing at about $2.50 to $3 each. Bananas continue to be a reliable summer fruit choice, priced between $3 and $4 a kilo. Berries and melons are offering remarkable value, with watermelons and rock melons notably sweet this season. Avocados are in their prime and come with a very affordable price tag, ranging from $1 to $2 each.
However, salad greens and other green vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower have been battered by adverse weather, leading to a dip in supply and climb in prices. Cos lettuce is becoming a rarity, and iceberg lettuce may follow the upward price trend if weather conditions worsen. Green beans and snow peas have also seen a price spike, while alternative staples such as cabbage are also on the pricier side.
Source: bnnbreaking.com