Retail Market Week 31 - 2023

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Week 30 saw the national harvest figure increase slightly to around 405,000 cartons from 399,000 so there was little change in the retail landscape. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 12.8 - 18.9 C across all major growing regions, whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 21.8 - 26.2 C. Not too much variance in rainfall this week for Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0.8mm and 9.5mm respectively; but significant falls experienced and continuing in Innisfail and Tully have received considerably more rain with 92.8 - 136.8mm across the week! This not only negative impacts upon harvesting but also farm tasks such as fertilising; de-leafing; weeding etc.

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom. Bloom appearing somewhat brighter this week, with less bruising than previous weeks.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas remained unchanged on last week and relatively uniform across the three chains as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a competitive ticket price of $4.00/kg; and Coles were offering fruit also competitively at $4.00-4.50/kg depending on store location.








































































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 30, 2023 - The industry saw a 17.76% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 357,139 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 70,000 less trays) on Week 29, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 353,401 trays harvested in addition to 3,738 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. North Qld has fundamentally finished despite still contributing 6.51% of this production. Central Qld is still in the lead with 33.47% of the total volume; South Qld has lifted this week contributing 20.37% of the volume followed by WA (15.48%), Central NSW (13.26%), and the balance coming from the a combination of Sunshine Coast/Tamborine and Northern Rivers (10.90%).

·       It is forecast that a total of 330K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 370K and 410K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 425,562 trays.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld continued to range Hass at $1.19ea;  Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.80ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.50-$1.80ea depending upon store location. There actually was a little confusion with Woolworths pricing as some stores still had their old signage up on the front of their A-frame displays and the new shelf ticket price mounted on the rear of the display.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Some slight bruising this week, but seem to be selling well.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg, however these needed restocking.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Generally colour was good, with low levels of bronzing, bruising and neck injuries.

  • Lady Fingers on display for $5.99, these were more green.

ALDI COOMERA

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • All fruit quite green, but clean otherwise.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - good bloom. Kids packs also at $4.00ea.

  • Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg and Organic bananas priced at $6.00/kg.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A full display. A large percentage of green fruit.

  • Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.

  • Red Tipped variety priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

COLES COOMERA

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $4.50ea.

  • Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg, no display of either.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg - some clusters found to be spotting.

  • All fruit in this store had relatively good colour, better than other stores.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

  • Majority of bananas at this store presented with good colour and some bruising/marking.

WOOLWORTHS COOMERA

  • Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Some green fruit for eat later.

  • Red Tipped at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

  • Kids Banana clusters ‘Mini Bananas’ were ticketed at $3.50.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea. A mix of suppliers (Purpleskin; Simpson; Avolution) a few pieces found with sun damage; some with body rots and bruising.

  • 5 piece prepacks priced at $4.99ea and featured in this week’s catalogue. 1kg prepacks also at $4.99ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Count 23 Avolution’s The Strand Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19 ea (Aldi Super Savers).

  • Hass 5 pack at $4.99ea. 1kg prepacks also at $4.99ea.

ALDI COOMERA

  • Purpleskin Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19 ea as Aldi Super Savers.

  • 1kg Hass at $4.99.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Count 25 Murray Bros and Simpson Hass Avocados - ticketed at $1.80ea, well stocked. Packed 25th July- 14 days old.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $5.00ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.80ea. Displayed in off location cardboard bin - very full and difficult for customers to select from as fruit would fall to the floor with slight movement.

  • Organic Avocados priced at $2.90ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass Avos - at $1.80ea. A full, well presented display with great colour.

  • 5 piece prepacks at $5.00ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.80ea.

  • Organic avocados at $2.90ea.

COLES COOMERA

  • Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.80ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $5.00ea and I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.80ea.

  • Organic variety priced at $2.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Count 20/23 Hass ticketed supplied by Simpsons and Murray Bros at $1.50ea- good colour and were displayed neatly.

    Packed 20-24th July so fruit age is 9 to 13 days.

  • 1kg packs priced at $6.00ea at this store. 5 piece packs at $5.00ea. Organic priced at $3.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Count 20 Greenskin ; Simpson (Avolution) and Murray Bros (Lava Valley) Hass at $1.50ea. Fruit packed dates range 17th July to 27th July so fruit age is 5 to 16 days old.

  • 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOMERA

  • Simpson and Avolution’s The Strand Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • 5 piece prepack at $5.00ea.

 

Retail Market Week 30 - 2023

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


Week 29 saw the national harvest figure increase slightly to just below 399,000 cartons from 388,000; so again there was little change in the retail landscape. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 8.0 - 19.0 C across all major growing regions, whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 20.0 - 27.0 C. Less rainfall this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 3.2mm and 3.0mm respectively; whilst Innisfail and Tully also received less rain with 20.4 - 34.2mm across the week in each region.

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom. Seeing some dullness of bloom amongst smaller fruit on shelf, particularly kids packs.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas remained unchanged on last week and relatively uniform across the three chains as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a competitive ticket price of $4.00/kg; and Coles were offering fruit also competitively at $4.00/kg.







































































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 29, 2023 - The industry saw a 20.42% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 434,280 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 110,000 less trays) on Week 28, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 433,182 trays harvested in addition to 1,098 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. As for production, Central Qld is still in the lead with 49.13% of the total volume; South Qld just overtaking North Qld contributing 14.91% of the volume followed by a combined effort of North QLD (13.44%), WA (8.37%), Central NSW (9.11%) and the balance coming from the Sunshine Coast/Tamborine an Northern Rivers (5.04%).

·       It is forecast that a total of 440K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 330K and 360K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 459,869 trays.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.19ea but advertised at $1.29ea in their Aldi Super Savers catalogue? with late week advertising on television at $1.19ea;  Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at a competitive on sale price of $1.20/ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Generally on the greener side of colour, few minor markings.

  • Lady Fingers, priced at $5.99/kg as Aldi Super Savers, these needed restocking.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Generally colour was good, with low levels of bronzing, bruising and neck injuries.

  • No displays of Lady Fingers.

ALDI TOOWONG

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. Some of these had minimal bruising.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - slightly green but good bloom. Kids packs also at $4.00ea.

  • Organic bananas priced at $6.00/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A full display. A large percentage of green fruit.

  • Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.

  • Red Tipped variety priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

COLES TOOWONG

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

  • All fruit in this store had relatively good colour, better than other stores.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

  • Ladyfingers selling at $8.00/kg some of which were very green and very small.

  • Majority of bananas at this store presented with good colour and some bruising/marking.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWONG

  • Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Some green fruit for eat later.

  • Red Tipped at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

  • Kids Banana clusters ‘Mini Bananas’ were ticketed at $3.50.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Purpleskin Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea, Aldi Super Savers this week.

  • 5 piece prepacks priced at $5.99ea. 1kg prepacks at $4.99ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Simpson and Purpleskin Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19 ea (Aldi Super Savers).

  • Hass 5 pack at $5.99ea. 1kg prepacks as Aldi Super Savers at $4.99ea.

ALDI TOOWONG

  • Count 23/25 Simpson and Avolution Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19 ea as Aldi Super Savers.

  • 1kg Hass at $4.99 and 5 piece prepacks at $5.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Count 25 Costa and Natures Reserve Hass Avocados - ticketed at $1.50ea, well stocked and good colour. Packed 18th July- 8 days old.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $5.50ea.

  • Organic Avocados priced at $3.80ea.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Hass Avos - at $1.50ea. A full, well presented display with great colour.

  • 5 piece prepacks at $6.50ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $5.50ea.

  • Organic avocados at $3.80ea.

COLES TOOWONG

  • Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea and I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $5.50ea.

  • Organic variety priced at $3.80ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Count 20 Hass ticketed supplied by Simpsons and Murray Bros at $1.20ea- good colour and were displayed neatly.

  • 1kg packs priced at $4.80ea at this store. Organic priced at $3.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Count 20 Purpleskin and Lava Valley (Murray Bros) Hass at $1.20ea.

  • Odd Bunch 1kg packs priced at $4.80ea. 5 piece packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWONG

  • Simpson, Murray Bros and Purpleskin Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.20ea.

  • 5 piece prepack at $6.50ea and 1kg prepack priced at $4.80ea.

 

Retail Market Week 29 - 2023

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


Week 28 saw the national harvest figure increase slightly to just under 389,000 cartons from 372,000 so there was little change in the retail landscape. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 13.7 - 20.1 C across all major growing regions, this is not to say we haven’t experienced cooler temps in some low lying areas across the north - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 21.8 - 26.2 C. Rain has been more constant this week with an increase on last week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 7.8mm and 13.6mm respectively; whilst Innisfail and Tully received significantly more with 67.2 - 76.0mm across the week in each region.

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom and there was less of a presence of rub marks and bruising. Seeing some dullness of bloom amongst smaller fruit on shelf, particularly kids packs.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas remained unchanged on last week and relatively uniform across the three chains as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a competitive ticket price of $4.00-$4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit also competitively at $4.00/kg.






































































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 28, 2023 - The industry saw a whopping 49.48% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 545,736 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 180,000 more trays) on Week 27, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 539,210 trays harvested in addition to 6,526 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. This important to note that approximately 14,000 trays of this weeks harvest went to processing. Central Qld is still in the lead for overall production at 45.08% of the total volume; North Qld still contributing 20.45% of the volume followed by a combined effort of South QLD (11.70%), WA (11.29%), Central NSW (8.09%) and the balance coming from the Sunshine Coast/Tamborine an Northern Rivers (3.39%).

·       It is forecast that a total of 454K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 400K and 460K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 460,833 trays.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.49ea;  Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass also selling at $1.50/ea. Loose GMAX were back in Woolworths stores visited this week, priced at $2.50ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Generally good colour, few minor markings.

  • Lady Fingers, priced at $5.99/kg, these had more significant bruising, and some with slightly dull bloom.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Generally colour was good, with low levels of bronzing, bruising and neck injuries.

  • Lady Finger variety priced at $5.99/kg. These, as in other stores this week, had more bruising.

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. Some of these were slightly green with minimal bruising.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - green but good bloom. Kids packs at $4.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. These were better in colour.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A full display.

  • Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea - majority of these were green.

  • Red Tipped variety priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Lady Fingers with decent bruising.

COLES MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.99/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea - some of these presented minimal skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

  • All fruit in this store had relatively good colour, better than previous weeks.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

  • Majority of bananas at this store presented with good colour and minimal bruising/marking.

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Some green fruit for eat later.

  • Red Tipped at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

  • Kids Banana clusters ‘Mini Bananas’ were ticketed at $3.50.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • Ct 23 Simpson and Avolution Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49ea.

  • 5 piece prepacks priced at $5.99ea. 1kg prepacks at $4.99ea. GMAX 3 prepacks priced at $5.99ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Avolution Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea (Aldi Super Savers).

  • Hass 5 pack at $5.99ea and GMAX 3 prepacks also at $5.99ea. 1kg prepacks as Aldi Super Savers at $4.99ea.

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • Avolution Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • 1kg Hass at $4.99 and 3pk GMAX prepacks at $5.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $5.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • Count 20 Lovacado Hass Avocados - ticketed at $1.50ea, well stocked and good colour. Packed 8th July- 11 days old.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $5.50ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass Avos - at $1.50ea. A full, well presented display with great colour.

  • 5 piece prepacks at $6.50ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $5.50ea.

COLES MT OMMANEY

  • Rockridge and Costa Hass Avocados Count 20-25 ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea and I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $5.50ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Count 23 Hass ticketed supplied by Simpsons and Murray Bros (Lava Valley) at $1.50ea- good colour and were displayed neatly. Greenskin GMAX back this week, Count 16, ticketed at $2.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.50ea. 1kg packs priced at $6.00ea at this store.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Count 23/25 Purpleskin and Simpson Hass at $1.50ea. Full display. This store had GMAX back in stock, priced at $2.50ea, a small display however.

  • Odd Bunch 1kg packs priced at $6.00ea. 5 piece packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Simpson and Purpleskin Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea. GMAX are back! Priced at $2.50ea. A few of the GMAX found had body rots. Display was small but neat.

  • 5 piece prepack at $6.50ea and 1kg prepack priced at $6.00ea.

 

Retail Market Week 28 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


Week 27 saw the national harvest figure increase slightly to just over 372,000 cartons so there was little change in the retail landscape. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 12.6 - 21 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 22.5 to 30.4 C. Rainfall was lighter than previous weeks with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving just 0.2mm and 0.6mm respectively; whilst Innisfail and Tully received a lighter fall with 8.0 - 10.8mm across the week in each region. The weather bureau is forecasting cooler overnight temps/early morning which will contribute to a dulling of fruit bloom (especially smaller fruit). Production for the next three week period is not expected to increase significantly.

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom, less eat later fruit options on display and there was a presence of rub marks, with minor neck injuries and bruising, observed on some displays of fruit.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas remained unchanged on last week and relatively uniform across the three chains as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a competitive ticket price of $4.00/kg; and Coles were offering fruit also competitively at $4.00/kg.





































































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 27, 2023 - The industry saw a 26.15% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 365,092 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 130,000 less trays) on Week 26, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 389,681 trays harvested in addition to 4,800 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures, Central Qld is still in the lead for overall production at 37.54% of the total volume; North Qld contributing 28.56% of the volume followed by a combined effort of South QLD (12.97%), WA (10.82%), Central NSW (6.17%) and the balance coming from the Sunshine Coast/Tamborine an Northern Rivers (4.00%).

·       It is forecast that a total of 461K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 400K and 460K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 429,978 trays. The majority of growers in far North Queensland have now finished their harvest with the last of the supply from this region expected to be finalised by mid July; Central Qld is expected to finish sometime mid-late August.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.49ea;  Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass also selling at $1.50/ea. Loose GMAX were back in Woolworths stores visited this week, priced at $2.50ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI CAPALABA

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas back ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Lady Fingers, priced at $5.99/kg, these needed restocking.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Generally colour was good, however there was a level of bronzing, bruising and neck injuries.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Best quality was this store this week.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. These were on the green side.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CAPALABA

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - ripe and good bloom. Kids packs at $4.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A full display, a decent portion green and some light bruising. A few clusters appeared dull in hue.

  • Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea. Red Tipped variety priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea - some of these presented with a dull bloom and skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CAPALABA

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

  • All fruit in this store had relatively good colour, all varieties with some level of green fruit; refilling required.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Some green fruit for eat later.

  • Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

  • Kids Banana clusters were ticketed at $3.50.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CAPALABA

  • Ct 23 Purpleskin Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49ea.

  • 5 piece prepacks priced at $6.49ea. 1kg prepacks at $4.49ea as an Aldi Super Saver this week. GMAX 3 prepacks priced at $5.99ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Simpson Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • Hass 5 pack at $6.49ea and GMAX 3 prepacks at $5.99ea. 1kg prepacks as Aldi Super Savers at $4.49ea.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • The Strand Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • 1kg Hass at $4.49 (Aldi Super Saver) and 3pk GMAX prepacks at $5.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CAPALABA

  • Count 23/25 Simpson Hass Avocados - ticketed at $1.50ea, well stocked and good colour.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $6.50ea.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Hass Avos - at $1.50ea. A full, well presented display. No GMAX at this store this week again.

  • Both Prepacks at $6.50ea. Organic variety priced at $3.80ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Rockridge and Doorian Hass Avocados Count 25 ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea and I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $6.50ea.

  • Organic avocado priced at $3.80ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CAPALABA

  • Count 20 Hass ticketed supplied by Simpsons, Mayfair and Murray Bros (Lava Valley) at $1.50ea- good colour and were displayed neatly.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Count 20 Purpleskin and Simpson Hass at $1.50ea. Full display- Quality was mixed. This store had GMAX back in stock after last weeks hiatus, priced at $2.50ea.

  • Odd Bunch 1kg packs priced at $5.90ea on special. 5 piece packs at $6.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Simpson Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea. GMAX are back! Priced at $2.50ea. Display was neat.

  • 1kg prepack at $5.20ea on special.

 

Retail Market Week 27 - 2023

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Week 26 saw the national harvest figure decline slightly to just over 362,000 cartons so there was little change in the retail landscape. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 12.5 - 22.1 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 20.5 to 29.8 C. There was a little more rain this week for Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 10.4mm and 18.0mm respectively; whilst Tully and Innisfail received considerably more than previous weeks, with 49.6 - 59.2mm across the week in each region. The weather bureau is forecasting cooler overnight temps/early morning which will contribute to a dulling of fruit bloom (especially smaller fruit). Production for the next four week period is not expected to increase significantly.

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom, less eat later fruit options on display and there was a presence of rub marks, with minor neck injuries and bruising, observed on some displays of fruit.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was uniform across the three chains as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a competitive ticket price of $4.00/kg; and Coles were offering fruit also competitively at $4.00/kg.




































































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 26, 2023 - The industry saw a 12.83% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 494,368 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 60,000 more trays) on Week 25, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 469,562 trays harvested in addition to 24,806 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures, Central Qld is still in the lead for overall production at 52.35% of the total volume; North Qld contributing 29.15% of the volume followed by a combined effort of South QLD (7.43%), WA (4.03%), Central NSW(3.28%) and the balance coming from the Sunshine Coast/Tamborine an Northern Rivers (3.75%).

·       It is forecast that a total of 394K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 360K and 390K per week, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 380K to 410K per week (including other varieties). The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 423,982 trays. Whilst the market has come back a little in value as a result of the increased volume over the last two weeks, it is thought to hold steady for the next week or two at least. The majority of growers in far North Queensland have now finished their harvest with the last of the supply from this region expected to be finalised by late July; Central Qld is expected to finish sometime mid-late August. Depending upon how much fruit is to come from Central Qld, there may be a couple of lighter weeks in late August when we may see a percentage increase in value before the Tristates region really gets underway,

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.49ea;  Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass also selling at $1.50/ea. There were no loose GMAX in any stores visited this week, however a couple of the Aldi stores had their GMAX 3 piece nets.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas back ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Cavendish were ripe.

  • Lady Fingers, priced at $5.99/kg, around half were bruised.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Lady Fingers were on display for $5.99/kg. Both varieties had some level of bruising.

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. One only left on show, so get in quick!

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - ripe and good bloom. Kids packs at $4.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg (some clusters with bronzing). Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A full display, some slightly backward for eat later and slightly bruised. A few clusters appeared dull in hue.

  • Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea. Red Tipped variety priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $2.90/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea - some of these presented with a dull bloom and skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

  • Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg (no stock) and Organic at $6.00/kg.

  • All fruit in this store had good colour; refilling required.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Some green fruit for eat later. Refilling required of display.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

  • Kids Banana clusters were ticketed at $3.50.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • Ct 25 Purpleskin Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49ea, featured as Super Savers in the Aldi weekly catalogue. This fruit packed 13th June so fruit age is 22 days.

  • 5 piece prepacks priced at $6.49ea. 1kg prepacks at $5.99ea. GMAX 3 prepacks priced at $5.99ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Simpson and Mayfair Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • Hass 5 pack at $6.49ea and GMAX 3 prepacks at $5.99ea. 1kg prepacks at $5.99ea also.

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Avolution Trays and The Strand Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea. Some stock packed 23rd June so fruit age was 12 days.

  • 1kg Hass at $5.99 and 3pk GMAX prepacks at $5.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Count 23/25 Hass Avocados supplied by Costa and Murray Bros (Touchwood Farming) - ticketed at $1.50ea, well stocked and good colour. Fruit age ranged 12-15 days.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $6.50ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass Avos - at $1.50ea. A full, well presented display. No GMAX at this store this week.

  • Both Prepacks at $6.50ea.

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Costa Hass Avocados Count 25 ticketed at $1.50ea. Packed date 20th June so fruit age is 15 days. Majority of fruit was firm.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea and I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $6.50ea.

  • Organic avocado priced at $3.80ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Count 23/25 Hass ticketed supplied by Simpsons and Murray Bros (Lava Valley) at $1.50ea- good colour and were displayed neatly. Packed dates of 20th to 28th June so fruit age is 7 to 15 days.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.00ea. 1kg prepacks at $5.00ea.

  • Shelf card encouraging shoppers to consider adding over ripe avocado to their smoothies for extra creaminess and nutrients.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Count 23/25 Purpleskin and Simpson Hass at $1.50ea. Full display- Quality was mixed with some overripe fruit on this display.

  • Fruit packed 16th to 26th June so 9 to 19 days old.

  • Odd Bunch 1kg packs priced at $5.90ea on special.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Simpson Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea. Display was neat. Good mix of fruit maturity.

  • 5pk Prepack ticketed at $6.50/net. 1kg prepack at $5.90ea on special.

 

Retail Market Week 26 - 2023

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Week 25 has been and gone and we are now halfway through the year with week 26 drawing to a close! Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 8.1 - 20.0 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 24.4 to 27.8 C. Rainfall this week for Mareeba and Walkamin was again low, receiving 0-0.6mm, Tully and Innisfail receiving significantly less than previous weeks, with 2.6 - 14.4mm across the week in each region. Though the forecast for the next week is for overnight/early morning temps to again dip to 10C or below which will contribute to a dulling of fruit bloom and significant rainfall for north and central Queensland which will slow harvest if it eventuates.

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom, some green fruit and a presence of rub marks, with minor neck injuries and bruising.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a competitive ticket price of $4.00/kg; and Coles were offering fruit also competitively at $4.00-4.90/kg depending upon location




































































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 25, 2023 - The industry saw a 3.75% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 438,137 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 16,000 more trays) on Week 24, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 347,636 trays harvested in addition to 27,684 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures, Central Qld has now overtaken North Qld for the lead in overall production at 55.12% of the total volume; North Qld contributing 38.89% of the volume followed by a combined effort of Central NSW and Tristate contributing the remaining 5.99% (Hass).

·       It is forecast that a total of 419K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks will range between 370K and 400K per week, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 380K to 420K per week (including other varieties). The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 400,766 trays.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.49ea;  Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.80ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at a competitive $1.50/ea. Woolworths and Coles stores also stocked Greenskin GMAX, priced at $2.30-$2.50ea. Found examples of GMAX with copper residue and body rots this week in store.  

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas back ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Cavendish were half green, half ripe.

  • Lady Fingers, priced at $5.99/kg, needed restocking.

ALDI KENMORE

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Lady Fingers were on display for $5.99/kg. Both varieties had some level of bruising.

ALDI COORPAROO

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Good bloom.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. These had slight bruising.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - slightly dull. Kids packs at $4.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg- these varieties were green.

COLES KENMORE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.90/kg. A full display, some bruised.

  • Kids packs also priced at $4.90ea.

COLES COORPAROO

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea had good bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

  • All fruit in this store had good colour and minimal bruising.

WOOLWORTHS KENMORE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea. Not a great volume of eat now stock.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

  • Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Some dull fruit.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg presently cleaner though still a few clusters with skin rub marking and some oddly shaped fruit. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

  • Kids Banana clusters were quite marked ticketed at $3.50.

INDEPENDENT STORE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.49/kg. Good colour and bloom.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Ct 20 The Strand Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49ea.

  • 5 piece prepacks priced at $6.49ea. 1kg prepacks at $5.99ea. GMAX prepacks priced at $5.99ea.

ALDI KENMORE

  • Simpson Hass Avocados Ct23-25 - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • 5 pack at $6.49ea and GMAX prepacks at $5.99ea. 1kg prepacks at $5.99ea.

ALDI COORPAROO

  • The Strand Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • 1kg Hass at $5.99 and 3pk GMAX prepacks at $5.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

  • Count 20 Hass Avocados Simpsons fruit - ticketed at $1.80ea, well stocked and good colour. GMAX priced at $2.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $6.50ea. Organic avos at $3.00ea.

COLES KENMORE

  • Hass Avos - at $1.80ea. A full, well presented display. GMAX avos at $2.50ea.

  • Both Prepacks at $6.50ea.

COLES COORPAROO

  • Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.80ea. GMAX on display for $2.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea and I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $6.50ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Count 20 Purpleskin Hass and Simpson Hass ticketed at $1.50ea- good colour and were displayed neatly. Packed dates of 14th and 16th June so fruit age is 12 to 14 days.

  • Also on display were Count 16 GMAX for $2.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.00ea. 1kg prepacks at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS KENMORE

  • Count 20 Purpleskin Hass at $1.50ea. ‘‘Eat Now” stickers on some fruit. Quality was mixed. Count 16 Greenskin GMAX priced at $2.30ea. Gmax found with copper residue and body rots at this store.

  • Shelf Talker in use: Smashed Avo and Fetta on Toast as idea for consumption.

  • Fruit packed 13th to 20th June so 8 to 15 days old.

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

  • Purpleskin, Simpson and Lava Valley Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea on entry side of the A Frame and Greenskins GMAX on the rear of this. Display was neat. Good mix of fruit maturity.

  • GMAX priced at $2.30ea.

  • 5pk Prepack ticketed at $6.50/net. Organic variety priced at $3.30ea.

INDEPENDENT STORE

  • Hass Avocados $2.99ea or 2 for $5.00. Rockridge grown - Count 14 Hass selling 2 for $5.00 at Kenmore Village.

 

Retail Market Week 25 - 2023

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Week 24 saw a total harvest of 392,062 cartons dispatched, which is an increase on week 23 of approximately 18,000 ctns. Harvest over the next two to three weeks is expected to be rather stable with cuts within 390-420K cartons per week. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 13.0 - 20.0 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 23.8 to 27.4 C. Rainfall this week for Mareeba and Walkamin was again low, receiving 0-0.6mm, Tully and Innisfail receiving significantly less than previous weeks, with 12.4 - 12.8mm across the week in each region. The forecast for the next week is for overnight/early morning temps to dipping to 10C which will see the development of more underpeel chill if it does occur.

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom, some green fruit and a presence of rub marks, rust thrip damage, minor neck injuries and bruising.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a competitive ticket price of $4.00/kg; and Coles were offering fruit also competitively at $3.99/kg.




































































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 24, 2023 - The industry saw a 23.81% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 422,317 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 80,000 more trays) on Week 23, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 385,284 trays harvested in addition to 37,033 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures, North Qld maintains the lead in overall production at 49.31% of the total volume; Central Qld contributing 47.74% of the volume followed by a combined effort of Central NSW and Tristate contributing the remaining 3.00% (Hass). This week the central markets has seen a further tidy up and another lift in pricing by $1.00-$4.00/tray depending upon size, age and quality.

·       It is forecast that a total of 375K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks will range between 303K and 327K per week, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 327K to 352K per week (including other varieties). The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 386,599 trays.

Ticket pricing of Hass avocados this week was competitive across the three major supermarkets with ticket prices set at $1.19/$1.30 per piece from Wednesday 21st June.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.19ea;  Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.30-1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at a competitive $1.30-$1.50/ea. Woolworths and Coles stores also stocked Greenskin GMAX, priced at $2.30-2.50ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas back ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Cavendish were mostly ripe, less bruising than previous weeks.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • This store had some green fruit. Lady Fingers were on display but no price.

ALDI FOREST LAKE

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.

  • Good bloom however considerable bruising and one section (presumably carried fruit) that is spotting and heavily marked.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. These were partially green but good bloom overall.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.99/kg - slightly dull with a few clusters that were greener. Kids packs at $4.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.99/kg. A full display, slightly green.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg but no stock. Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg (these were bruised).

  • Organic variety at $6.50/kg.

COLES FOREST LAKE

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Most of the Cavendish display were of semi colour condition and there were minor skin marks including rust thrip, rub and minor neck injuries. Kids packs at $4.00ea had good bloom.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Organic variety at $6.50/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

  • All fruit in this store was relatively clean and had good colour.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea. Not a great volume of eat now stock.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS FOREST LAKE

  • Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Minor neck injuries common, sap stains and light skin marking.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg presently cleaner though still a few clusters with skin rub marking. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

  • Kids Banana clusters were quite marked ticketed at $3.50.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea in Aldi Super Savers.

  • Hass prepacks priced at $4.49ea. 1kg prepacks at $4.99ea. GMAX prepacks priced at $4.49ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Purpleskin Hass Avocados Ct23-25 - priced at $1.19 ea.

  • 5 pack and GMAX prepacks at $4.49ea. 1kg prepacks at $4.99ea.

ALDI FOREST LAKE

  • Purpleskin Hass Avocados Ct25 packed 8th June so 13 days old - priced at $1.19 ea.

  • 1kg Hass at $5.49 and 3pk GMAX prepacks at $4.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $4.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Count 20 Hass Avocados Rockridge fruit - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked and good colour. GMAX priced at $2.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $6.00ea.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Rockridge an Dorian Hass Avos - Ct 25’s - at $1.50ea. A full, well presented display. GMAX avos at $2.50ea - heavier skin marking than seen recently.

COLES FOREST LAKE

  • Dorian and Rockley Hass Ct 25 Avocados ticketed at $1.30ea. Fruit packed 8th to 13th June so fruit age is 8 to 13 days. Some nodule damage, bruising and ridging noted. GMAX on display for $2.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.50ea and I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $6.00ea. Organic variety at $3.80ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Count 20 Purpleskin Hass and Simpson Hass ticketed at $1.30/$1.50ea signing was confusing- good colour and were displayed neatly. Packed dates of 8th and 9th June so fruit age is 12 to 13 days.

  • Also on display were Count 16 GMAX for $2.50ea.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.00ea. 1kg prepacks at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Count 23 Purpleskin Hass at $1.30ea. ‘‘Eat Now” stickers on some fruit. The Hass display was quite messy for customers. Perhaps customers looking for the right piece?? Quality was mixed. Packed date 8th June so age is 13 days. Greenskin GMAX priced at $2.30ea.

  • 1kg packs at $5.20ea.

WOOLWORTHS FOREST LAKE

  • Purpleskin Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.30ea on entry side of the A Frame and Greenskins GMAX on the rear of this. Display was neat. Good mix of fruit maturity. Some copper residue noted and one incidence of sun damage.

  • GMAX priced at $2.30ea.

  • 5pk Prepack ticketed at $6.50/net.

INDEPENDENT STORE

  • Hass Avocados $2.90ea or 2 for $5.00.

 

Retail Market Week 12 - 2023

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 19.5 - 23.6 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 25.9 to 32.8C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions have received a good deal less rainfall than in previous weeks. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received between 2-6mm each, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received 54 to 64mm across the week. The forecast for the next week is for the sunny weather with the chance of isolated showers across these regions.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $4.00/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continues to have bright bloom (odd appearance of a few dull clusters which appear to be temperature related during the supply chain) with a light presence of minor dry scar; small rub marks; and neck injuries.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas exhibited minimal change from last week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at what seems like a standard $3.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00/kg at all three locations visited; whilst Coles were offering fruit at $3.50/kg at one location and $4.00/kg at the others. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of some minor rub and skin scarring as noted above.























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 11, 2023 - The industry saw a significant increase of 44.97% on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 441,968 trays harvested and transported last week ( approx.137,000 more trays) on Week 10, 2023 production. Of the total, approx 314,000 trays of this volume were new season Shepard avos and so it is of no surprise that we saw North Qld maintain lead production at 82.75% of the total volume; Central Qld contributing 14.86% of the volume followed by a combined effort of WA/Central NSW and Trisate contributing the remaining 2.38% (Hass). The weather was definitely kinder this week, though not without a few showers, it definitely has eased with beautifully warm days.

·       It is forecast that a total of 447K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Shepard forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 330K to 360K trays per week expected, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 348-400K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure has fallen and now sits at 362,860 trays. The weather in far north Queensland from whence the bulk of primary production is currently being grown has been very warm during the days with a continuance of light showers. Fruit quality on farm is very good though sizing averages falling between a Ct20 and a Ct23.

There were a little over 8,000 trays of Hass harvested last week and this figure is set to be rather steady in the lead up to Easter and then steadily increase.

Ticket pricing of avocados this week was clean at $1.79 to $2.50 per piece at most retail outlets. Major supermarkets this week, ll had very competitive offers for premium Shepard in Qld - ticketed at $1.79 to $2.00ea.  Market pricing in the two eastern seaboard locations was steady with prices ranging $28-$32/tray (for exceptional quality up to $34/tray) for premium fruit and $15-$20/tray for class one. Market pricing for Shepard bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $6.00-$30.00/ctn. Some Independent retailers, continue to offer large sized premium fruit 2/$4 and 2/$5.00.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 8 to 15 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  A little minor scarring and nodule damage observed, but overall a pleasing display of quality from all stores.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard ticketed at $1.79ea;  Coles Qld had new season Shepards ticketed at $2.00ea, and Woolworths also had NQ Shepards selling at $2.00/ea in stores visited.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. Also noted in Coles stores, Autumn Hass which was ticketed at $1.80ea and were displayed alongside NQ Shepards. One Woolworths store also stocked Purpleskin Hass, priced at $2.50ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Fruit had good bloom and a large variety of ripeness.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.79/kg. Slight marking and bruising.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. Some skin marking, neck injuries present.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.79/kg, these were decently bruised.

ALDI BENDIGO VIC

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Evidence of light skin marking on a few clusters. About half of the display was semi-coloured fruit.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea - these were all semi-coloured.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg on special, these had some considerable bruising.

  • Organic variety were priced at $5.50/kg.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg, these had relatively good colour. Kids packs priced at $4.00ea - again semi-coloured.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers on special at $5.00/kg - majority of these presented with bright bloom. Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

COLES BENDIGO

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. A few cavendish clusters found that were very dull - possible chilling injury at some point in the supply chain.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $5.00/kg.

  • Organic variety priced at $5.50/kg.












 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas, though only stock positioned in the Eat Later spot. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

  • All fruit slightly green in this store.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Fruit presented cleanly, nice bloom, few small skin marks. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.00/kg (with bright bloom) and Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

  • An ‘update on bananas’ was displayed, detailing the reasoning behind marking may be due to poor weather conditions in growing regions.

WOOLWORTHS BENDIGO VIC

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - few clusters with neck injuries and light skin marking present. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.50 per pack. Display needed refilling.

  • Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Organic at $5.50/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS


  • Count 23 Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea. Packed 14th March - 8 days old.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $5.99ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Shepard Avocados - $1.79ea - growers Gunnado and Donovans.

  • 1kg Prepacks priced at $5.99ea. 5 piece packs at $6.49ea.

  • All avocados in this store presented very well.

ALDI BENDIGO

  • Costa Shepard Avocados Ct 23-25 - on special priced at $1.79 ea - odd piece with nodule damage. Fruit packed 8th March so fruit age is 14 days old.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $5.99ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Shepard Avocados in Ct20-23 - from Costa’s Lovacado; Howe Farming (APP) and Rock Ridge - ticketed at $2.00ea. All aged approx 15 days old.

  • Autumn Hass Variety also priced at $1.80ea.

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Shepard Avos from a couple of different growers including Obie and Costa’s Lovacado, ticketed at $2.00ea. The Autumn line ticketed at $1.80ea. Plentiful volume on display.

  • Both prepacks priced at $6.90ea with good looking fruit.

COLES BENDIGO

  • Count 20-23 Shepard Avocados- ticketed at $1.80ea. Fruit packed 8th March to 10th March so fruit age ranges 12-14 days old. Main display end had two trays of Autumn Hass and six trays of Shepards - main growers Rockridge, Howe Farming and DBC Hass.

  • Autumn Hass make an appearance, displayed on the end only, also ticketed at $1.80ea.

  • I’m Perfect 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Count 25 Greenskin Shepard were ticketed at $2.00ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 14th March so age of fruit is 8 days.

  • 5 piece net Packs at $7.50ea. 1kg prepacks at $6.00ea as a special.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Greenskin Count 20 Shepard at $2.00ea. Fruit displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed date of 13th to 14th March so fruit age is 7- 8 days.

  • This store also stocked Purple skin Hass priced at $2.50ea - first for the new season hass.

  • 5 piece packs at $7.50ea. 1kg packs at $6.00ea on special.

WOOLWORTHS BENDIGO

  • Count 25 Greenskin Hass were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • 1kg packs priced at $6.00ea and 5 piece packs at $7.50ea.

 

Retail Market Week 13 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 17.0 - 22.7 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 27.5 to 30.9C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions have received a similar amount to previous weeks. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received between 3-8mm each, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received 50 to 53mm across the week. The forecast for the next week is for the sunny weather with the chance of isolated showers across these regions.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.50/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continues to have bright bloom (odd appearance of a few dull clusters which appear to be temperature related during the supply chain) with a light presence of minor dry scar; small rub marks; and neck injuries.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas exhibited minimal change from last week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at what seems like a standard $3.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $3.50/kg at all three locations visited; whilst Coles were offering fruit at $3.50/kg at one location and $4.00/kg at the others. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of some minor rub and skin scarring as noted above.
























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 12, 2023 - The industry saw a significant increase of 8.28% on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 478,581 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 36,613 more trays) on Week 11, 2023 production. Of the total, approx 325,109 trays of this volume were new season Shepard avos and so it is of no surprise that we saw North Qld maintain lead production at 76.78% of the total volume; Central Qld contributing 19.52% of the volume followed by a combined effort of WA/Central NSW and Trisate contributing the remaining 3.70% (Hass).

·       It is forecast that a total of 394K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Shepard forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies will be gradually declining as this variety will give way to Hass - shepard volumes of approximately 360K to 290/300K trays per week expected, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 390000 down to 350,000 per week. The current four week average dispatch figure has increased and now sits at 397,231 trays. The weather in far north Queensland from whence the bulk of primary production is still currently being grown has been very warm during the days with a continuance of light showers. Fruit quality on farm is still very good with Shepard sizing averages falling between a Ct20 and a Ct23.

There were a little over 10,000 trays of Hass harvested last week and this figure is set to be rather steady in the lead up to Easter and then steadily increase.

Ticket pricing of avocados this week found at independent outlets ranged from $1.79 to $2.50 per piece at most retail outlets. Major supermarkets this week, offered very competitive offers for premium Shepard in Qld - ticketed at $1.99 to $2.00ea.  Market pricing in the two eastern seaboard locations was steady with prices ranging $24-$36/tray (for exceptional quality up to $36/tray) for premium fruit and $18-$28/tray for class one. Market pricing for Shepard bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $10.00-$28.00/ctn. Some Independent retailers, continue to offer large sized premium fruit 2/$4 and 2/$5.00.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 8 to 15 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  A little minor scarring and nodule damage observed.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard ticketed at $1.99ea;  Coles Qld had new season Shepards ticketed at $2.00ea, and Woolworths also had NQ Shepards selling at $2.00/ea in stores visited.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. Also noted in Coles stores, Autumn Hass which was ticketed at $1.80-2.00ea and were displayed alongside NQ Shepards. One Woolworths store also stocked Purpleskin Hass, priced at $2.50ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Fruit had a large variety of ripeness.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.79/kg in the ALDI Super Savers, needed restocking.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. Some skin marking, neck injuries present.

ALDI SUNNYBANK

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Evidence of light skin marking on a few clusters. About half of the display was semi-coloured fruit.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $2.99/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $4.90/kg on special.

  • Organic variety were priced at $5.50/kg.

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg, these had relatively good colour. Kids packs priced at $4.00ea - again semi-coloured.

  • Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

COLES SUNNYBANK

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg. A few cavendish clusters found that were very dull.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $5.00/kg. Red Tips at $5.00/kg.

  • Organic variety priced at $5.50/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg- low stock of these, Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg. Fruit presented cleanly, some slightly dull, few small skin marks. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - good bloom here. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack

  • Red Tips at $5.00/kg, Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg and Organic at $5.50/kg.

COUNTDOWN Te Awamutu and NEW TOWN store at Rotorua

  • First nine photos taken at Countdown NZ Te Awamutu had imported Cavendish from Equador and Mexico priced at $3.99/kg NZ.

  • Whilst New Town Store in Te Awamutu had Dole Bobby Banana kids packs NZ $4.59 from Phillipines and loose cavs from Equador $3.99 /kg NZ.

  • Both stores - very hard to find a banana that was ready to eat.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.99 ea.

  • Some bruising on a large number of fruit.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • Shepard Avocados - $1.99ea - growers Greenskins.

  • 1kg Prepacks priced at $5.99ea as Aldi Super Savers. 5 piece packs at $6.49ea.

  • All avocados in this store presented very well.

ALDI SUNNYBANK

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.99 ea - odd piece with skin damage.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $5.99ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Shepard Avocados - ticketed at $2.00ea.

  • Autumn Hass Variety also priced at $2.00ea.

  • 1kg and 5 piece packs both at $6.90ea.

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Shepard Avos from a couple of different growers including Rockridge and Costa’s Lovacado, ticketed at $2.00ea.

  • Plentiful volume on display.

COLES SUNNYBANK

  • Shepard Avocados- ticketed at $2.00ea.

  • Variety of ripeness, but good colour across all lines.

  • I’m Perfect 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Count 28 Greenskin Shepard were ticketed at $1.80ea and Purpleskin Hass priced at $2.50ea, both displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 14th March so age of fruit is 15 days.

  • 5 piece net Packs at $7.50ea. 1kg prepacks at $6.00ea as a special.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Greenskin Count 25 Shepard at $2.00ea. Fruit displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed date of 16th March so fruit age is 13 days.

  • Some fruit with lenticel damage?

  • 1kg packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK

  • Count 20 Greenskin Shepard were ticketed at $2.00ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • Purpleskin Hass at $2.00ea also.

COUNTDOWN Te Awamutu and NEW TOWN Te Awamutu

  • Premium loose Avocados priced at $4.00ea NZ$ in Countdown whilst Avos in NEW TOWN store were $3.99ea NZ$

 

Retail Market Week 14 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 17.5 - 22.8 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 29.6 to 33.9C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions have received a similar amount to previous weeks. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received between 51-58mm each, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received 0 to 0.2mm across the week. The forecast for the next week is for the sunny weather with the chance of isolated showers across these regions.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.50/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continues to have decent bloom with a light presence of minor dry scar; small rub marks; and neck injuries.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas exhibited minimal change from last week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at what seems like a standard $2.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $3.00/kg at all three locations visited; whilst Coles were offering fruit at $3.00/kg at one location and $3.50/kg at the others. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of some minor rub and skin scarring as noted above.

























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 13, 2023 - The industry experienced an increase of 4.19% on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 498,620 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 20,000 more trays) on Week 12, 2023 production. Of the total, approx 319,466 trays of this volume were Shepard avos and so it is of no surprise that we saw North Qld maintain lead production at 73.47% of the total volume; Central Qld contributing 22.95% of the volume followed by a combined effort of WA/Central NSW and Trisate contributing the remaining 3.47% (Hass).

·       It is forecast that a total of a much lighter crop of 394K trays is expected to be despatched this week nationally. The Shepard forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies will continue to lighten with volumes of approximately 290K down to 216K trays per week expected, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 345K per week until more Hass is harvested which is when the next increase is expected by late April to the early 400K trays per week again. The current four week average dispatch figure has increased and now sits at 431,021 trays. The weather in far north Queensland from whence the bulk of primary production is currently being grown has been very warm during the days with a continuance of light showers. Fruit quality on farm is very good and eating at this time of the season is exceptional.

There were a little over 10,000 trays of Hass harvested again in the last week and this figure is set to quadruple by Easter and steadily increase the the Shepard season draws to a close by late April.

Ticket pricing of avocados this week was clean at $1.79 to $1.80 per piece at most retail outlets. Major supermarkets this week, had super keen offers for their customers for premium Shepard in Qld - ticketed at $1.79 to $1.80ea.  Market pricing in the eastern seaboard locations was steady with prices ranging $24-$36/tray (for exceptional quality up to $36/tray) for premium fruit and $18-$28/tray for class one. Market pricing for Shepard bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $10.00-$28.00/ctn. Some Independent retailers, continue to offer large sized premium fruit $2.50ea and 3/$5.00.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 8 to 15 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible. 

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard ticketed at $1.79ea;  Coles Qld had new season Shepards ticketed at $1.80ea, and Woolworths also had NQ Shepards selling at $1.80/ea in stores visited. Also noted in Coles stores, Autumn Hass which was ticketed at $1.80ea with these displayed alongside NQ Shepards. One Woolworths store also stocked Purpleskin Hass, priced at $2.50ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $2.99/kg. Fruit had a variety of ripeness.

  • Some fruit had serious neck damage and brusing.

ALDI COOPAROO

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $2.99/kg. Some skin marking, neck injuries present.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.79/kg, some of these were green.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $4.90/kg on special.

  • Organic variety were priced at $5.50/kg.

  • A variety of ripeness and some minor bruising on bananas this week.

COLES COOPAROO

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg, these had some dullness.

  • Lady Finger variety at $4.90/kg on special.

COLES SUNNYBANK

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg, Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg. Fruit presented very cleanly. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips and Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea.

  • Some bruising on a large number of fruit.

  • Shepards were in the ‘Aldi Super Savers’ section.

ALDI COOPAROO

  • Count 25Shepard Avocados - $1.79ea on special in Aldi Super Savers.

  • 1kg Prepacks priced at $6.49ea. 5 piece packs at $6.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Count 23-25 Shepard Avocados - ticketed at $1.80ea fruit from Rockridge; Simpsons; Costa’s.

  • Count 23-25 Autumn Hass Variety also priced at $1.80ea supplied by Australian Produce Partners.

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea and 5 piece packs both at $5.00ea.

COLES COOPAROO

  • Shepard Avos from a couple of different growers including Howe Farming, ticketed at $1.80ea. Also Autumn Avocado’s priced at $1.80ea.

  • Plentiful volume on display.

  • 5 piece packs on display priced at $5.00ea.

COLES SUNNYBANK

  • Both Shepard and Autumn Avos ticketed at $1.80ea.

  • 1kg packs on display priced at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Count 25 Greenskin Shepard were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 20th March so age of fruit is 15 days.

  • 5 piece net Packs at $8.20ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

  • Greenskin Shepards at $1.80ea on special. Fruit displayed on one side of an A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department - the rear of the display contained Purpleskin Hass ticketed at $2.50ea. Note larger stickers applied to fruit that has been ripened more ready for the “Eat Now” offering.

  • 5 piece packs at $8.20ea.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK

  • Greenskin Shepards at $1.80ea on special.

  • 5 piece packs at $8.20ea.

 

Retail Market Week 15 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 18.4 - 25.1 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 30.0 to 34.6C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions have received a similar amount to previous weeks. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received between 17-57mm each, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received 0 to 0.2mm across the week. The forecast for the next week is for the sunny weather with the chance of isolated showers across these regions.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.00/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continues to have decent bloom with a light presence of minor dry scar; small rub marks; and some minor neck injuries.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas exhibited minimal change from last week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at what seems like a standard $2.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $3.00/kg at all three locations visited; and Coles were offering fruit at $3.00-$3.50/kg. Fruit was presented well with only minimal rub and skin scarring as noted above.


























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·      Week 14, 2023 - The industry saw a decrease of 27.91% on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 359,438 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 139,182 less trays) on Week 13, 2023 production. Of the total, approx 229,473 trays of this volume were Shepard avos and the balance being a mix of new season Hass from North Qld and Central Qld as well as hass from other regions. We saw North Qld maintain lead production at 74.84% of the total volume; Central Qld contributing 21.14% of the volume followed by a combined effort of Central NSW and Trisate contributing the remaining 4.02% (Hass).

·       It is forecast that a total of 329K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Shepard forecast continues to decline as we see Hass numbers steadily increasing. Shepard forecasts for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to fall from 229K down to around 60K trays whilst Hass will strengthen with volumes of approximately 43K trays this week with harvests increasing to approx 250K trays for the last week of April. The current four week average dispatch figure has increased and now sits at 443,199 trays.

Ticket pricing of avocados this week was clean at $1.79 to $1.80 per piece at most retail outlets. The promotional activity of all the Major supermarkets of last week have continued this week with Shepards in Qld - continuing their ticket price at $1.79 to $1.80ea.  Market pricing in the two eastern seaboard locations was steady with prices ranging $24-$36/tray (for exceptional quality up to $38/tray in the southern states) for premium fruit and $18-$28/tray for class one. Market pricing for Shepard bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $10.00-$30.00/ctn. Some Independent retailers, continue to offer large sized premium fruit $2.50ea and 3/$5.00.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 10 to 15 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible. 

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard ticketed at $1.79ea;  Coles Qld had Shepards ticketed at $1.80ea, and Woolworths also had NQ Shepards selling at $1.80/ea in stores visited. Also noted in Coles stores, Autumn Hass which was ticketed at $1.80ea with these displayed alongside NQ Shepards. Woolworths stores also stocked Purpleskin Hass, priced at $2.50ea.   

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Shepard; Aldi Shepard and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $2.99/kg. Fruit had a variety of ripeness.

  • Lady Fingers were priced at $4.99/kg.

ALDI COOPAROO

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $2.99/kg. Some skin marking.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $2.99/kg. Some skin marking, greening and neck injuries present.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $4.99/kg, on special

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES COOPAROO

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg and $3.50/kg??, these had some dullness.

  • Lady Finger variety at $4.90/kg on special. Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

  • All fruit had decent bruising/markings and were somewhat dull.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg, Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg. Fruit presented very cleanly. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg. Red Tips at $5.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips and Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea.

  • Shepard 5 pack priced at $6.99ea.

ALDI COOPAROO

  • Count 25 Shepard Avocados - $1.79ea on special.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.99ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Count 25 Shepard Avocados - $1.79ea on special, packed 30th March (12 days old).

  • 5 piece packs at $6.99ea and 1kg packs at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

  • Count 23-25 Shepard Avocados - ticketed at $1.80ea, packed 30th March.

COLES COOPAROO

  • Shepard Avos from a couple of different growers, ticketed at $1.80ea. Also Autumn Avocado’s priced at $1.80ea.

  • Plentiful volume on display.

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Both Shepard and Autumn Avos ticketed at $1.80ea.

  • 1kg and 5 piece packs on display priced at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Count 25 Greenskin Shepard were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 30th March so age of fruit is 12 days.

  • 1kg Odd Bunch Packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

  • Greenskin Shepards at $1.80ea on special.

  • 5 piece packs at $8.20ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Count 23 Greenskin Shepards at $1.80ea on special (age 15 days) and Count 14 Purpleskin Hass at $2.50ea (age 14 days).

  • 5 piece packs at $8.20ea. 1kg Odd Bunch at $6.50ea.

 

Retail Market Week 16 - 2023

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


National transport figures for last week (Wk 15/2023) of 391,635 cartons saw a slight increase on the previous week with approximately 20,000 more cartons in week 14. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 18.7 - 23.6 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 25.6 to 35.3C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions have received a similar amount to previous weeks. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received between 4-5mm each, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received 43 to 144mm across the week. The forecast for the next week is for the sunny weather with the chance of isolated showers across these regions.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.00/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continues to have decent bloom with a light presence of minor dry scar; small rub marks; and some minor neck injuries.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas exhibited minimal change from last week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at what seems like a standard $2.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $3.00/kg at all three locations visited; and Coles were offering fruit at $3.00/kg.



























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 15, 2023 - The industry saw a decrease of 8.43% on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 329,120 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 30,318 less trays) on Week 14, 2023 production. Of the total, approx 222,324 trays🥑 or other packing formats of this volume were Shepard avos and so it is of no surprise that we saw North Qld maintain lead production at 73.86% of the total volume; Central Qld contributing 24.15% of the volume followed by a combined effort of Central NSW and Trisate contributing the remaining 2% (Hass). Hass numbers from North Qld and Central Qld are creeping up with a total of 98K in various packing formats despatched last week.

·       It is forecast that a total of 369K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Shepard forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be in a status of decline to 94K, then 70K and 40K trays per week expected, whilst total Hass avocado production across this same period is expected to grow week on week with190K, 277K to mid 300K in early May. The current four week average dispatch figure has increased and now sits at 414,987 trays.

Ticket pricing of avocados this week was clean at $1.79 to $2.50 per piece at most retail outlets. Major supermarkets this week, had somewhat competitive offers for premium Shepard in Qld - ticketed at $1.79 to $2.00ea.  Market pricing in the two eastern seaboard locations was steady with prices ranging $28-$36/tray (for exceptional quality up to $38/tray in southern states) for premium fruit and $18-$28/tray for class one. Market pricing for Shepard bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $10.00-$35.00/ctn. Some Independent retailers, continue to offer large sized class one fruit 2/$5 and large premium for $3.99ea or 2/$7.00.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing, some fruit in every store with slight bruising or marking. Fruit age ranged 8 to 14 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible. 

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard ticketed at $1.79ea;  Coles Qld had Shepards ticketed at $2.00ea, and Woolworths also had NQ Shepards selling at $2.00/ea in stores visited. Also noted in Coles stores, Autumn Hass which was ticketed at $1.80ea and were displayed alongside NQ Shepards. Woolworths stores also stocked Purpleskin Hass, priced at $2.50ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Shepard; Aldi Shepard and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $2.99/kg. Fruit had a variety of ripeness.

  • Lady Fingers were priced at $5.79/kg.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $2.99/kg. Some skin marking, greening and neck injuries present.

  • ,No Lady Fingers on display.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Slightly dull across all varieties.

  • Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

  • All fruit had decent bruising/markings and were somewhat dull.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $2.50 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg, Red Tips at $4.50/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips and Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

BUNBURY WA SUPER FARMERS MARKET

  • Carnarvon Bananas at $2.99ea and Extra Large Bananas priced at $4.49/kg, these were all slightly green

  • Packs $2.99/kg

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea.

  • Shepard 1kg pack at $6.49ea and 5 pack priced at $6.99ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Count 25 Shepard Avocados - $1.79ea.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.99ea and 1kg packs at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Shepard Avocados - ticketed at $2.00ea, some with marking.

  • 5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Shepard Avos at $2.00ea and Autumn Avos ticketed at $1.80ea.

  • 1kg packs on display priced at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Count 20 Greenskin Shepard were ticketed at $2.00ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Count 16 Purpleskin Hass ticketed at $2.50ea on the opposite side of the A Frame. Fruit packed 6th April so age is 13 days.

  • 1kg Odd Bunch Packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Greenskin Shepards with significant bruising at $2.00ea (age 15 days) and Count 18 Purpleskin Hass at $2.50ea (age 14 days). Breakdown found in both lines.

  • 1kg Odd Bunch at $6.50ea.

BUNBURY WA SUPER FARMERS MARKET

  • Shepard Avocados priced $3.99ea or 2 for $7.00.

  • South West Avocado Box priced $9.99/kg contains class one and two fruit.

  • Avocados presented very neatly. Some with skin splitting or marking.

 

Retail Market Week 17 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


National transport figures for last week (Wk 16/2023) of 451,464 cartons saw a 13.25% increase from the previous week with approximately an additional 60,000 cartons on week 15. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 18.0 - 23.2 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 25.5 to 29.3C, we are starting to see a cooling of temperatures with the season change. Rainfall this week has stayed consistent with Mareeba and Walkamin received between 1-4mm each, however quite a different story in Tully and Innisfail receiving a significant dump of 280 to 360mm across the week. The forecast for the next week is for the partly cloudy weather with the chance of showers across all of these regions which will tend to reduce growth rates.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.00/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continues to have good bloom (isolated displays with some dull hued fruit) with a light presence of small rub marks and some minor neck injuries.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas exhibited minimal change from last week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $2.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a competitive ticket price of $2.50-$3.00/kg depending upon location visited; and Coles were offering fruit slightly cheaper at $2.50/kg.




























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 16, 2023 - The industry saw a tremendous increase of 62% on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 533,166 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 204,046 more trays) on Week 15, 2023 production - There were some 226,146 trays/other pack formats of Shepards harvested this week which means that the new season Hass avos have now taken the lead in terms of varietal production with a total 301,122 trays/other packing formats harvested last week. North Qld maintains the lead in overall production at 71.94% of the total volume; Central Qld contributing 26.59% of the volume followed by a combined effort of entral NSW and Trisate contributing the remaining 1.47% (Hass).

·       It is forecast that a total of 428K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Whilst there will still be a few Shepard avocados around for another two weeks our shift now changes to the Hass variety. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks will fall between 400 and 450K per week, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 470K to 500K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure has increased and now sits at 428,633 trays.

Ticket pricing of avocados this week was quite stable with pricing ranging $1.99 to $2.50 per piece at most retail outlets. Major supermarkets this week, also had competitive offers for premium Shepard in Qld - ticketed at $1.90 to $2.00ea. Market pricing for Shepard and Hass bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $10.00-$30.00/ctn - these bulks are being used to make prepacks and to serve the food service industry primarily. Most second grade fruit is being used in processing.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally well done, some fruit in every store with slight bruising or marking. Fruit age ranged 12 to 15 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible. 

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard ticketed at $1.99ea in Aldi Super Savers;  Coles Qld had Shepards ticketed at $2.00ea, and Woolworths had NQ Shepards selling at a competitive $1.90/ea. Woolworths stores also stocked Purpleskin Hass, priced at $2.50ea.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Shepard; Aldi Shepard and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI LOGANHOLME

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $2.99/kg.

  • Fruit had a variety of ripeness, some with spotting and neck injuries.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $2.99/kg. Very minor skin marking, but bloom was the best this week.

  • Lady Fingers on display for $5.99/kg.

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $2.99/kg. Fruit were more on the green side at this store.

  • Lady Fingers were priced at $5.99/kg and in the Aldi Super Savers section.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES LOGANHOLME

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $2.50/kg - needed a refill. Kids packs at $2.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.90/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $2.50/kg. Kids packs also priced at $2.50ea with some very long fruit contained within.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

  • All varieties had a percentage of green fruit.

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $2.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea containing some very large fruit. Good bloom over all varieties but a number of minor skin marks and neck injury noted.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.90/kg. Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

  • Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas with spillover floor display. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $2.50 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg, Red Tips at $4.50/kg and Organic at $4.50ea on special.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $2.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $4.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg. Organics at $4.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS BURANDA

  • Cavendish Bananas at $2.50/kg, Kids packs at $2.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $4.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg.

  • Organic at $4.50/kg on special.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI LOGANHOLME

  • Greenskins Shepard Avocados Ct23/25 - priced at $1.99 ea in Aldi Super Savers.

  • Shepard 1kg pack at $5.99ea and 5 pack priced at $6.49ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Greenskins Count 25 Shepard Avocados - $1.99ea.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.49ea and 1kg packs at $5.99ea.

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • Avolution and Simpson Shepard Ct 23 Avocados - priced at $1.99 ea (Super Savers). A few pieces with skin marking. Packed 18th April so fruit age 8 days.

  • 5 pack priced at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES LOGANHOLME

  • Ct20 Shepard Avocados supplied by Murray Bros - ticketed at $2.00ea, well stocked and good colour.

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Shepard Avos supplied by Murray Brothers - odd piece with rot at $2.00ea and Autumn Avos ticketed at $2.20ea.

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • Ct 20 Shepard Avocados supplied by Murray Brothers packed 10th April so fruit age is 16 days; Obie Farms (APP) packed 13th April so age is 13 days - ticketed at $2.00ea, some with nodule marking, rub and bruising. One tray of Rockridge fruit Ct 23 packed 11th April (age 15 days) which appears to be carryover from previous day, fruit is in good condition.

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea. Organic Avocados at $4.20ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

  • Count 25 Greenskin Shepard displayed in EAT NOW and EAT LATER arrangement were ticketed at $1.90ea (The $2.00ea sign was left from previous weeks?) Fruit packed 12th April so age is 14 days.

  • 1kg Odd Bunch Packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Greenskin Shepards with visible bruising/marking at $1.90ea (age 15 days) and Count 18 Purpleskin Hass at $2.50ea (age 14 days).

  • 1kg Odd Bunch at $6.50ea. 5 piece packs back at $8.20ea.

WOOLWORTHS BURANDA

  • Count 20 Greenskin Shepard Avocados priced $1.90ea. Count 18-25 Purpleskin Hass priced at $2.50ea.

  • All packed 14th or 15th April, so 11/12 days old.

  • 1kg packs at $6.50ea and 5 piece packs at $8.20ea.

  • Avocados presented very neatly. Some with skin splitting or marking, odd Eat Now Shepard found with rot.

 

Retail Market Week 11 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


National transport figures for last week (Wk 10/2023) of 441,142 cartons saw a significant increase of 23.4% (some 83,917 ctns more than previous week). Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 18.4 - 24.2 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 29.5 to 33.1C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions continue to be impacted by rainfall., though much lighter falls than the previous three weeks. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received in the vicinity of 19-23mm each across the week, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received a reprieve of only 12.8 to 22.2mm across the week. The forecast for the next week is for the occurrence of light showers across the regions.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.49 to $3.99/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continues to have bright bloom (odd appearance of a few dull clusters which appear to be temperature related during the supply chain) with a light presence of minor dry scar; small rub marks; and neck injuries.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas exhibited minimal change from last week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at what seems like a standard $3.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00/kg at all three locations visited; whilst Coles were offering fruit at $3.50/kg at all locations visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of some minor rub and skin scarring as noted above.






















































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 10, 2023 - A total of just 304,879 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a 16.13% decrease ( approx.58,600 less trays) on Week 9, 2023 production. Of the total, approx 294,000 trays of this volume were new season Shepard avos and so it is of no surprise that we saw North Qld maintain lead production at 79.55% of the total volume; Central Qld contributing 17.89% of the volume followed by a combined effort of WA/Central NSW and Trisate contributing the remaining 2.6% (Hass). The despatch from North Qld has continued to be impacted by the continued wet weather this week. Whilst there has been some reprieve in total rainfall, however showers are forecast to continue this week.

·       It is forecast that a total of 349K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Shepard forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 330K to 360K trays per week expected, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 348-380K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure has fallen and now sits at 341,339 trays. The weather in far north Queensland from whence the bulk of primary production is currently being grown has been very warm during the days with a continuance of light showers. Fruit quality on farm is very good though sizing averages in comparison to the 2022 crop is down from a Ct 16 to Ct20/23.

Ticket pricing of avocados this week was much sharper with pricing falling for the first time this season to under $2 per piece at most retail outlets. Major supermarkets this week, surprisingly all had very similar offers for premium Shepard in Qld - ticketed at $1.79 to $2.00ea.  Market pricing in the three eastern seaboard locations was steady with prices ranging $28-$32/tray (for exceptional quality up to $34/tray) for premium fruit and $16-$22/tray for class one. Market pricing for Shepard bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $6.00-$30.00/ctn. Some Independent retailers, continue to offer large sized premium fruit 2/$4 and 2/$5.00.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 9 to 15 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  A little minor scarring and nodule damage observed, occasional bruising and would to the skin also seen.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard ticketed at $1.79ea;  Coles Qld had new season Shepards ticketed at $1.80ea $2.00ea, and Woolworths also had NQ Shepards selling at $1.80/ea instores visited.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. You will see in a couple of the store display shots that Greenskins have an additional sticker on the fruit that simply states “Eat Now” - this is a part of the Woolworths ripe programme - fruit has been ripened so that it is ready to eat for customers. Also noted in Coles stores this week, were the re-introduction of the Autumn Hass which was ticketed at the same price as the Shepards and displayed alongside on the end display units.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI MT GRAVATT EAST

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Fruit had good bloom and presented cleanly.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. Colouring of these was good.

ALDI TOOWOOMBA

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A little minor skin marking, odd neck injury present.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg, these had good colour and were selling well.

ALDI ACACIA RIDGE

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Evidence of bat marking, wet scars, and sooty mould on a few clusters.

  • Lady Fingers had good colour, priced at $5.99/kg.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea - these were all semi-coloured.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg.

COLES TOOWOOMBA

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg - display almost in need of a refill. Kids packs priced at $4.00ea - again semi-coloured.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers on special at $5.90/kg - majority of these presented with bright bloom and very clean. Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

COLES SUNNYBANK

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg. Mini Banana packs at $3.50ea - again primarily semi-coloured, fruit sizing however quite large considering label name . A few cavendish clusters found that were very dull - possible chilling injury at some point in the supply chain.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $5.90/kg.

  • Organic variety in the ‘Organics’ section, priced at $5.50/kg.









 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas, though some of the eat later stock positioned in the Eat Now spot. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg, Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Fruit presented cleanly, nice bloom, few small skin marks. Kids packs at $3.00ea - couple of these exhibited heavier skin marking.

  • Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

  • A variety of growers can be seen here.

WOOLWORTHS ACACIA RIDGE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - few clusters with neck injuries and light skin marking present. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $6.00/kg only two fingers remain on shelf, appear to be carried stock from previous days trade, Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Organic at $5.50/kg a couple of which were starting to spot, and with major neck inury.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI MT GRAVATT EAST


  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $5.79ea - these were on special.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

ALDI TOOWOOMBA

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - $1.79ea.

  • 1kg Prepacks priced at $5.79ea on special. 5 piece packs at $6.49ea.

  • Shepard Avocados featured in this weeks catalogue!!

ALDI ACACIA RIDGE

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados Ct 25 - on special priced at $1.79 ea - odd piece with nodule damage. Fruit packed 2nd March so fruit age is 13 days old.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $5.79ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Shepard Avocados in Ct23-25 - from Cadorins (Murray Bros); Howe Farming and Rock Ridge - ticketed at $2.00ea.

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea and 5 piece packs at $5.90ea on special.

COLES TOOWOOMBA

  • Shepard Avos from a couple of different growers including Ferraro Farming (DBM) in Ct 25’s with packed date of 6th March therefore fruit is 9 days old, ticketed at $1.80ea. The Ferraro line exhited lenticel damage, skin marking and a few pieces that were bruised.

  • Autumn Hass also on this display, no separate ticket identifying them.

  • No prepacks

COLES SUNNYBANK

  • Count 20-23 Shepard Avocados- ticketed at $1.80ea supplied by Greenskin; Howe Farming and one of Murray Bros growers displayed on an end as well as on a table top display just inside the entry to the store. Ruit packed 28th Feb to 1st March so fruit age ranges 14-15 days old.

  • Autumn Hass make an appearance, displayed on the end only, also ticketed at $1.80ea - a degree of nodule damage noted. Fruit was yielding to gentle pressure.

  • I’m Perfect 1kg packs at $6.90ea and 5 piece packs at $5.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Count 23 Hass were ticketed at $2.00ea grown by Greenskins and Howe Farming, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 6th March so age of fruit is 9 days. Two trays of Greenskin fruit are a part of the EAT NOW ripe programme and are stickered as such.

  • 5 piece net Packs had no pricing. 1kg prepacks at $5.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA

  • Greenskin Count 25 Shepard at $1.80ea. Fruit displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. % of display dedicated to Eat Now (fruit with second sticker that says Eat now. Fruit packed date of 8th March so fruit age is 7 days. EAT NOW/EAT LATER programme in place, though stock not positioned as per shelf cards.

  • 5 piece packs at $7.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS ACACIA RIDGE

  • Count 28 Greenskin Hass were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. EAT NOW/EAT LATER programme in place - no shelf positioning cards in use at this store. Odd piece found with wound. EAT NOW fruit packed 27th Feb so fruit age is 16 days old.

  • 1kg packs priced at $5.90ea and 5 piece packs at $7.50ea.

 

Retail Market Week 10 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


National transport figures for last week (Wk 9/2023) of some 357,255 cartons saw a further decline of 7.2% (some 27,500 ctns less than previous week). Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 14.6 - 24.2 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 25.0 to 33.6C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions continue to be impacted by rainfall. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received in the vicinity of 85-89mm each across the week, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received 184 to 245mm across the week - the continuance of rain and cloudy skies (despite being warm) have an impact on harvesting and on fruit growth rates. Further rain is forecast for the next few days, there may be a reprive by the weekend.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.79 to $3.99/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continues to have bright bloom with a light presence of minor dry scar; small rub marks; and neck injuries. An odd appearance of bruising noted.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was varied this week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at what seems like a standard $3.49/kg - Browns Plains and Loganholme with very good displays; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00/kg at all three locations visited; whilst Coles were offering fruit at $2.99/kg to $3.50/kg dependent upon locations visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of some minor rub and skin scarring as noted above.





















































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 9, 2023 - A total of just 363,495 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a 6.57% increase ( approx.22,000 more trays) on Week 8, 2023 production. Of the total, approx 304,000 trays of this volume were new season Shepard avos and so it is of no surprise that we saw North Qld maintain the lead in production at 85.76% of the total volume; Central Qld have commenced their season contributing 6.46% of the volume followed by WA at 5.79% (contributing Hass). The balance of approx 2% came from Central NSW and Tristate (other varieties). The despatch from North Qld has been adversely affected by the continued wet weather this week and this not forecast to improve until across the weekend.

·       It is forecast that a total of 363K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Shepard forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 300K to 360K trays per week expected, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 330-380K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure sits at 367,546 trays. The weather in far north Queensland from whence the bulk of primary production is currently being grown has been rather relentless in terms of rainfall - this obviously has an impact on our ability to harvest and puts more pressure on the packing crews to ensure that the fruit is handled with extra care as it tends to be more prone to lenticel damage the good news, is the weather is expected to clear by the weekend.

We saw a more uniform retail ticket price of avocados by major supermarkets this week with offers on pricing for premium Shepard in Qld ticketed at $1.99 to $2.00ea.  Market pricing in the three eastern seaboard locations was steady with prices ranging $20-$28/tray(odd $30/tray for really good fruit) for premium fruit and $14-$22/tray for class one. WA Hass supply continues to trickle through with the last of supplies expected in southern markets this week.   Market pricing for Shepard bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $6.00-$30.00/ctn.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 14 to 22 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  A little nodule/lenticel damage present on some lines which is not surprising considering the amount of rain the far North has been experiencing. Found a presence of anthracnose and body rots, bruising amongst a few lines as can be seen in store images below.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard ticketed at $1.99ea;  Coles Qld had new season Shepards ticketed at $2.00ea, and Woolworths also had NQ Shepards selling at $2.00/ea instores visited.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. You will see in a couple of the store display shots that Greenskins have an additional sticker on the fruit that simply states “Eat Now” - this is a part of the Woolworths ripe programme - fruit has been ripened so that it is ready to eat for customers.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. This display had a variety of ripeness.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. Colouring of these was good.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A little minor skin marking, odd neck injury present.

  • No Lady Fingers.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $2.99/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg.

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg. Kids packs also priced at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg.

COLES LOGANHOLME

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea. A few clusters found that were very dull - possible chilling inury at some point in the supply chain.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg.







 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack. Neat display.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Fruit presented cleanly, nice bloom, few small skin mark. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $6.00/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY


  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.99 ea. Quite a number had significant marking.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $5.99ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - $1.99ea.

  • 1kg Prepacks priced at $5.99ea. 5 piece packs at $6.49ea.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - on special priced at $1.99 ea.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $5.99ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Shepard Avocados in Ct23-25 - from Greenskins; Howe Farming, Rock Ridge and a line of Costa fruit - ticketed at $2.00ea. Fruit packed 14-21st Feb so fruit age is 15-22 days old. Both Howe Farming and Costa fruit had a presence of some bruising and body rot. Some nodule damage on a few line.

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea and 5 piece packs at $5.90ea on special.

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Shepard Avos ticketed at $2.00ea.

  • I’m Perfect 1kg prepacks at $6.90ea and 5 piece packs on special at $5.90ea.

COLES LOGANHOLME

  • Ct23 Shepard Avocados- ticketed at $2.00ea supplied by Greenskin; Howe Farming(a couple with severe antracnose) and one of Murray Bros growers.

  • I’m Perfect 1kg packs at $6.90ea and 5 piece packs at $5.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Count 23 Hass were ticketed at $2.00ea grown by Greenskins and Howe Farming, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 22nd Feb so age of fruit is 14 days.

  • 5 piece net Packs at $7.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Greenskin Count 25 Shepard at $2.00ea. Fruit displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. % of display dedicated to Eat Now (fruit with second sticker that says Eat now. Fruit packed date of 22nd Feb so fruit age is 14 days.

  • 1kg Odd Bunch priced at $5.90ea and 5 piece packs at $7.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

  • Count 20/23 Greenskin Hass were ticketed at $2.00ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • 1kg packs priced at $5.90ea and 5 piece packs at $7.50ea. Some packs had bruised fruit.

 

Retail Market Week 9 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


National transport figures for last week (Wk 8/2023) of some 384,800 cartons saw a further declined by 15% (some 72,500 ctns less than previous week). Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 19.5 - 23.8 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 25.6 to 31C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions continue to be impacted by rainfall. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received in the vicinity of 14-15mm each across the week, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received 228 to 272mm across the week - the continuance of rain and cloudy skies (despite being warm) have an impact on harvesting and on fruit growth rates.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.69 to $3.49/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week had good bright bloom (except two stores with random dull clusters) with a light presence of minor dry scar; small rub marks; neck injury and sap staining.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was uniform this week with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $3.50/kg in stores frequented and Coles were also offering fruit at $3.50/kg in locations visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of some minor rub and skin scarring as noted above.




















































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·        Week 8, 2023 - A total of just 341,100 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a 4.1% decrease ( approx. 14,000 fewer trays) on Week 7, 2023 production. Of the total, approx 222,000 trays of this volume were new season Shepard avos and so it is of no surprise that we saw North Qld maintain the lead in production at 83.68% of the total volume; followed by WA at 13.47% contributing Hass; and the balance of approx 2.8% coming from Central NSW and Tristate also contributing Hass. The despatch from North Qld has been adversely affected by the continued wet weather this week and this is forecast to be a continuing factor next week. Please note there was no imported fruit from New Zealand this week.

·       It is forecast that a total of 366K trays will be despatched this week nationally - though these figures were set prior to the inclement weather we have been experiencing in the North. The Shepard forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 298K to 360K trays per week expected, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 350K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure sits at 375,146 trays. The weather in far north Queensland from whence the bulk of primary production is currently being grown has been rather relentless in terms of rainfall - this obviously has an impact on our ability to harvest and puts more pressure on the packing crews to ensure that the fruit is handled with extra care as it tends to be more prone to lenticel damage.

We saw a slight softening of the retail ticket price of avocados by major supermarkets this week with offers on pricing for premium Shepard in Qld ticketed at $2.00 to $2.49ea.  Market pricing in the three eastern seaboard locations has also come back with prices ranging $20-$26/tray for premium fruit and $14-$20/tray for class one. WA Hass supply continues to trickle through with the last of supplies hitting southern markets this week.   Market pricing for Shepard bulks, premium; class one and second bulks, have been ranging $6.00-$25.00/ctn.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 8 to 14 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  A little nodule/lenticel damage present on some lines which is not surprising considering the amount of rain the far North has been experiencing. Found a presence of antracnose and body rots, bruising amongst a few lines as noted below.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard only selling at $2.49ea (featured in their weekly catalogue);  Coles Qld had new season Shepards ticketed at $2.00ea, and Woolworths had NQ Shepards selling at $2.00-$2.50/piece depending upon store location.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. You will see in a couple of the store display shots that Greenskins have an additional sticker on the fruit that simply states “Eat Now” - this is a part of the Woolworths ripe programme - fruit has been ripened so that it is ready to eat for customers. It was also great to see in Woolworths stores, new Shepard season header cards to highlight the variety’s return to customers.

For this weeks sales pricing please see the info below….

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Shepard Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. This display had a variety of ripeness and a section of the display which had perhaps carried fruit that was more heavily marked.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. Colouring of these was good.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg - display only half full at time of visit. A little minor skin marking, odd neck injury present.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. Some bruising and split skin, these needed restocking.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg - again part of the display had fruit with dull bloom, more heavily marked with neck inury, rub and dry scarring.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg - green and rub marking present.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Some minor skin marking on most lines.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg. Kids packs also priced at $3.50ea. Display in need of a top up.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea. A few clusters found that were very dull - possible chilling inury at some point in the supply chain.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

  • Organic at $5.50/kg.




 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack. Neat display.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg, Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg. Fruit presented cleanly, nice bloom, few small skin mark - odd clusters found to be spotting. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg (quite mixed condition). Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack. Again very neatly displayed.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $6.00/kg and Red Tips at $5.00/kg. Organic at $5.50ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY


  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $2.49 ea. Shepards feature in the Aldi catalogue this week.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $7.49ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.99ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Count 25 Greenskin Shepard Avocados - $2.79ea by shelf ticket or has this not been updated??

  • 1kg Prepacks priced at $7.49ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Greenskin Ct 25 Shepard Avocados - needing restocking, on special priced at $2.49 ea.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $7.49ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.99ea - note fruit within these bags are all stickered?

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Shepard Avocados from Howe Farming, Massasso’s (Delroys) and Cadorin (Murray Bros) - ticketed at $2.00ea. Fruit packed 15-16th Feb so fruit age is 13-14 days old.

  • 1kg packs at $7.90ea and 5 piece packs at $6.90ea on special.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Shepard Avos ticketed at $2.00ea. A mix of Rock Ridge fruit with Green data bar and another line of fruit - the secondary line exhibited some skin marking and bruising.

  • I’m Perfect 1kg prepacks at $8.90ea and 5 piece packs on special at $6.90ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Ct25 Shepard Avocados- ticketed at $2.00ea supplied by Greenskin; Howe Farming and Rock Ridge Farms.

  • The table top display had fruit three to four pieces deep and it was evident that fruit on the bottom layer was being adversely affected (bruising).

  • I’m Perfect 1kg packs at $7.90ea and 5 piece packs at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Count 25 Hass were ticketed at $2.00ea grown by Greenskins and Howe Farming, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 15th Feb so age of fruit is 14 days.

  • Individual avocados were stickered with ‘Eat Now’ for ease of customers choosing.- stock somewhat mixed though.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Greenskin Count 20-23 Shepard at $2.50ea. Fruit displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • 1kg Odd Bunch priced at $6.30ea?

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Count 20/23 Greenskin Hass were ticketed at $2.00ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 15th Feb so age 14 days. Some body rots and anthracnose found.

 

Retail Market Week 8 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

National transport figures for last week (Wk 7/2023) declined by 4% to 457,445 cartons (some 19,000 ctns less than previous week). Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 19 - 23.7 C across all major growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were warmer ranging 24.3 to 30.3C. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions continue to be impacted by rainfall. Both Mareeba and Walkamin received between 67 and 81mm across the week, whilst Tully and Innisfail have received 198.6 to 308mm across the week - the continuance of rain and cloudy skies (despite being warm) have an impact on harvesting and on fruit growth rates.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.69 to $3.49/kg this week.  The markets have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week had good bright bloom with a light presence of minor dry scar; speckle; small rub marks and sap staining.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00/kg in stores frequented and Coles were offering fruit at $2.99 to $4.00/kg dependant upon location visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of some minor rub and skin scarring.




















































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·      Week 7, 2023 - A total of just 355,883 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a 13% decrease ( approx. 54,000 fewer trays) on Week 6, 2023 production. Of the total, just shy of 278,000 trays of this volume were new season Shepard avos and so it is of no surprise that we saw North Qld climb to 82.4% of the production total volume; followed by WA at 15.2% contributing Hass; Tristate at 1.4%, and the balance of approx 1% coming from Central NSW and NZ also contributing Hass. With in excess of 80% of production coming from far North Qld, it is important we note that the start of the season has been met with rain, rain and more rain in this part of the country - over the last 3-4 weeks, falls of 50 to 100mm each week have been a regular occurrence which can impact dry matter test results; the ability to harvest; and an even greater the need for increased care in the packing sheds to ensure high quality fruit is being packed and despatched.

·       It is forecast that a total of 392K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Shepard forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 350K to 370K trays per week expected, whilst total avocado production across this same period is expected to hit around 420K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure sits at 383,977 trays.

We saw a slight softening of the retail ticket price of avocados by major supermarkets this week with offers on pricing for premium Shepard in Qld ticketed at $2.50 to $2.79ea.  Market pricing in the three eastern seaboard locations has come back with prices ranging $20-$25/tray for premium fruit and $15-$20/tray for class one. WA Hass supply should come to a season end at the end of this week.   There have been some class one and second bulks on the market this week with prices ranging $6.00-$30.00/ctn.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 8 to 14 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  A little nodule/lenticel damage present on some lines which is not surprising considering the amount of rain the far North has been experiencing.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld had NQ Shepard only selling at $2.79ea;  Coles Qld had new season Shepards ticketed at $2.50ea, and Woolworths had NQ Shepards selling at $2.50 to $2.70/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. You will see in a couple of the store display shots that Greenskins have an additional sticker on the fruit that simply states “Eat Now” - this is a part of the Woolworths ripe programme - fruit has been ripened so that it is ready to eat for customers.

 

 

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Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Hass and Coles Shepard Avocados

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. This display needed restocking.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. Bruising and splitting of the banana skin was evident.

ALDI ACACIA RIDGE

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg - good range of ripeness at this store.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. Some bruising, these needed restocking.

ALDI NORTH TOOWOOMBA

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg with minimal marking.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg - same line of fruit - bruising and rub marking present.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $2.99/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea - these were slightly backward.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

  • Organic at $5.50/kg.

COLES NORTH TOOWOOMBA

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. Some minor skin marking, odd cut to skin, rub marks etc.

  • Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack. Neat display.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $6.50/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS ACACIA RIDGE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Fruit presented cleanly, nice bloom, few small skin marks. Kids packs at $3.00ea.

  • Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg. Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $6.50/kg and Red Tips at $5.00/kg. Organic at $5.50ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY


  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $2.79 ea. A little skin marking, lenticel and odd piece found to have shrivelled skin.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $7.49ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $7.99ea.

ALDI ACACIA RIDGE

  • Count 25 Greenskin Shepard Avocados - $2.79ea. Packed on date 7th Feb, so fruit age 15 days old.

  • 1kg Prepacks priced at $7.99ea. 5 piece packs at $8.99ea.

ALDI NORTH TOOWOOMBA

  • Greenskin Ct 25 Shepard Avocados - needing restocking, priced at $2.79 ea. Packed date 8th Feb - age 14 days.

  • 1kg prepacks in stock priced at $7.49ea.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $7.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Shepard Avocados from Greenskin and Howe Farming - ticketed at $2.50ea.

  • 1kg packs at $7.90ea?? Wrong price ticket for the product.

COLES NORTH TOOWOOMBA

  • Shepard Avos supplied by Murray Brothers (a number of growers) which appear to be selling well by empty slots ticketed at $2.50ea.

  • I’m Perfect 1kg prepacks at $8.90ea and 5 piece packs at $7.90ea.

COLES SMITHFIELD

  • Ct25 Shepard Avocados- ticketed at $2.50ea supplied by Greenskin; Howe Farming and Obie Farms with packed dates ranging 6th Feb to 10th Feb so fruit age 12 - 16 days.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $7.90ea but price ticket applied to the 1kg Im Perfect product??

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Count 25 Hass were ticketed at $2.50ea grown by Greenskins and Howe Farming, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • Individual avocados were stickered with ‘Eat Now’ for ease of customers choosing.

WOOLWORTHS ACACIA RIDGE

  • Count 28 Shepard at $2.50ea (on outside specials board) but shelf ticket had price of $2.70ea. Fruit displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 8th Feb so fruit age is 14 days. Header cards alerted customers to the fact that Shepards are back in season!

  • 1kg Odd Bunch priced at $7.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Count 20 Greenskin Hass were ticketed at $2.50ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit packed 10th to 14th Feb so age ranged 8 to 12 days. New season header cards in use.

 

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National transport figures for last week declined by a further 4% to 445,605 cartons (some 20,000 ctns less than last week). Over the last week in the far north, slightly cooler early A.M. temperatures ranged 16 - 22 C across the growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 29 to 31.7C -as the days gradually lengthen and the barometer starts to climb we will see fruit growth rates comparatively increase. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions were relatively dry with just the odd light shower in Tully and Innisfail contributing 0.4 and 4.6mm to the annual rainfall records. Cavendish banana bunch age is currently at 16 weeks with this expected to be back to 15-16 weeks by mid-November; as the weather continues to warm. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous winter growing periods of cold overnight and morning lows. We expect to see a lessening presence of underpeel chill and hence dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.69 to $3.49/kg this week.  The markets all have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $18-$33 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continue to reflect the impact of cold growth periods throughout winter with fruit of less bright appearance present in varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; speckle; small rub marks and sap staining.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price declined by $1/kg to $2.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $3.50/kg in stores frequented and Coles were offering fruit at $3.00/kg dependant upon location visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.

































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 41 - A total of just 333,078 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a 1% decrease ( approx. 4,000 fewer trays) on Week 40, 2022 production. This week we saw WA’s lead climb to 28.1% of the total volume; followed by Tristate at 26.5%; Central NSW at 18.8%, New Zealand at 13.8%; and South Qld at 11.5% of the overall total. The remaining 1.3% is made up of contributions from Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 394K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 370K to 400K trays per week expected. The current four week average dispatch figures continues to fall below 400K at 319,148 trays.

Major supermarkets differed in the way they approached the avocado ticket price this week with offers on pricing for premium Hass ticketed at $1.69 to $2.00ea.  Market pricing in Brisbane and Sydney has continued to firm, which is great news for growers, prices range $24-$34 with main sales $28-$32 ( the odd $36/tray fore real glamour fruit). In Victoria, the increased supply of quality WA fruit has seen pricing of $30-$36/tray for premium fruit; $26-$30 on other Australian grown hass. Prices for class one fruit have been falling within a range of $14 -$22/tray.  There have been some class one and second bulks on the market this week with prices ranging $10-$24.

Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications - supplies are expected for another two weeks, dependent upon the weather. We are also pleased to announce that Avonova in WA are harvesting and packing again, with the first of their fruit to hit shelves from 24th October - we expect a slow start to their season as numbers are lighter this year but quality is definitely looking good.

Avocado display presentation in Qld/WA stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 7 to 33 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible, with NZ sourced fruit being 22 to 33 days.  This week we saw New Zealand fruit as a component of the offering in all three of the major supermarkets in Brisbane.

Paul had a trip to WA this week to catch up with growers, so we have a glimpse in the Perth retail landscape this week as well. In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - the offer was very similar to last week :  Aldi Qld had NZ Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.69ea in store as did Aldi Perth;  Coles Qld had Australian and NZ Hass ticketed at $1.80ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had both Central Qld grown Hass and NZ Hass selling at $1.80 to $2.00/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat.

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Shepard and Coles Hass Avocados

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $2.99/kg. Some really quite dull clusters present, with speckle and skin marking.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg

ALDI LOGANHOLME

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $2.99/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display had dull bloom with small skin marks.

  • Costa Lady Fingers - some clusters with bat marking, were priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI PERTH

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $2.99/kg. About half of the stock was green with skin markings on both ripe and unripe fruit.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg - fruit displayed was slightly dull in colour and bloom this week. Some dull clusters with multiple small skin marks. Kids packs at $3.00/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers for $7.90/kg.

COLES LOGANHOLME

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $3.00. Majority of fruit was semi-colour, some clusters with heavy speckle and sooty mould.

COLES PERTH

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, slightly dull in colour and bloom this week some clusters with heavier rub marking. Majority of display was semi colour in condition.

  • Interesting locally supplied banana prepacks at this store, contents was slightly dull.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea - odd cluster found with peel splitting.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg. Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $3.50/kg - a low level presence of minor scarring - kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit was relatively bright, clean and of good colour hues.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - couple of clusters with minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS PERTH

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks, most of this store’s fruit was green.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • NZ Hass Avocados count 23’s at $1.69ea. Packed dates of 19th September so fruit age is 30 days.

  • Hass 5 piece at $6.49ea and 1kg Net packs at $5.79ea.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

  • Skylark NZ Hass Avocados Count 23/25 - firm fruit - priced at $1.69 ea. Very very soft pieces both loose and in the nets.

  • 5 piece packs still at $5.99ea.

ALDI PERTH

  • NZ Hass Avocados count 28’s at $1.69ea. Packed dates of 6th October. Aldi WA Catalogue has bananas featured.

  • Hass 5 piece at $6.49ea and 1kg Net packs at $5.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Ct 23 and 25 Australian and NZ Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.80ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers. Fruit appears to be selling well. NZ packed 16th Sept so 33 days old whilst the Australian sourced fruit is packed 6th October so fruit age is 13 days.

  • 5 piece packs priced at $7.90ea.

COLES LOGANHOLME

  • Count 23 Australian Hass very neatly presented and ticketed at $1.80ea.

  • Good mix of condition.

COLES PERTH

  • Ct 23 Australian Hass Avocados supplied by Delroy’s- ticketed at $1.80ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

  • Fruit packed 12th October, therefore 7 days old.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Costa’s Hass in count 28’s packed 5th October and ripened for Eat Now stock were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. NZ Hass also present as well as Giofrelle’s.

  • 1kg packs at $6.30ea.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

  • Hass- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.80 each. Mix of maturities on offer.

  • 1kg packs at $6.30ea.

WOOLWORTHS PERTH

  • Hass in count 23-25’s were ticketed at $1.80ea with main supply from Delroy’s, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • 5 piece prepacks were priced at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $6.30ea..

 

Retail Market Week 41 - 2022

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National transport figures for last week declined by 4% to 465,316 cartons (some 21,800 ctns less than last week). In this last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures ranged 18.4 - 23 C across the growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 28 to 32C -as the days gradually lengthen and the barometer starts to climb we will see fruit growth rates comparatively increase. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions except Mareeba, experienced falls across the week 15 to 43mm in the north. Cavendish banana bunch age is currently at 16 weeks with this expected to be back to 16-17 weeks by mid-October; as the weather continues to warm. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous winter growing periods of cold overnight and morning lows. We expect to see a lessening presence of underpeel chill and hence dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.29 to $3.69/kg this week.  The markets all have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $16-$32 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continue to reflect the impact of cold growth periods throughout winter with fruit of less bright appearance present in varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; speckle; small rub marks and sap staining.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at a super hot ticket price of $2.00 to $2.50/kg in stores frequented and Coles were offering fruit at $3.00/kg dependant upon location visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.
































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 40 - A total of just 337,292 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a 5% increase ( approx. 16,000 more trays) on Week 39, 2022 production. This week we saw WA climb to the top of the leader board in terms of production contributing 23% of the total volume; followed by Tristate at 22% and New Zealand at 22%; then Central NSW at 19% and South Qld at 13% of the overall total. The remaining 1% is made up of contributions from Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 366K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 380K to 400K trays per week expected. The current four week average dispatch figures continues to fall below 400K at 325,545 trays.

Major supermarkets differed in the way they approached the avocado ticket price this week with offers on pricing for premium Hass ticketed at $1.69 to $2.00ea.  Market pricing in Brisbane and Sydney has continued to firm, which is great news for growers, prices range $24-$32 with main sales $28-$32 ( the odd $34/tray fore real glamour fruit). In Victoria, the increased supply of quality WA fruit has seen pricing of $30-$34/tray for premium fruit; $26-$30 on other Australian grown hass. Prices for class one fruit have been falling within a range of $14 -$21/tray.  There have been some class one and second bulks on the market this week with prices ranging $10-$24.

We are continuing to supply Hass grown in the SE corner of Qld from the region of Blackbutt. Temperatures in this region have been a touch warmer this week with overnight/early morning temps ranging 9-17.5C and daytimes warming up to 16-26C whilst rain has continued its presence this week with a total of 10-24mm across the region. Our Packing team are working tirelessly to ensure fruit quality is within specification each week - we are continuing to find a slightly higher presence of nodule damage with continued wet weather, with the more heavily marked pieces being removed from the packs to ensure fruit is in spec. This will be the final week of packing for this region. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications - supplies expected for another two weeks, dependent upon the weather. We are also please to announce that Avonova in WA are commencing their hass harvest late this week, just starting slowly.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 8 to 30 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible, with NZ sourced fruit being 22 to 30 days.  This week we saw New Zealand fruit as a component of the offering in all three of the major supermarkets in Brisbane.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows:  Aldi Qld had NZ Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.69ea in store;  Coles Qld had Australian and NZ Hass ticketed at $1.50 to $1.80ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had both Central Qld grown Hass and NZ Hass selling at $1.70 to $2.00/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. Aldi seemed to have a much higher percentage of quite ripe fruit on shelf this week.

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Shepard and Coles Hass Avocados

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Found clusters with sap staining, rub, wounds and bruising.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg

ALDI REDBANK PLAINS

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - a portion of display had dull bloom with small skin marks including rub, speckle, bruising.

  • Costa Lady Fingers - some clusters with bat marking, were priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Some really quite dull clusters present, with speckle and skin marking.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, except bottom tier which was double up, slightly dull in colour and bloom this week. Sap stains and small skin marks apparent. Kids packs at $3.00/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers on special for $5.50/kg - these presented well in terms of colour and skin appeal.

COLES REDBANK PLAINS

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $3.00. A portion of the fruit was semi-colour, some clusters with light skin marking - display unit could do with a clean.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $5.90/kg - very clean fruit and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, majority of which was backward in condition and slightly dull in bloom this week. Some dull clusters with multiple small skin marks and some sooty mould present.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers on special for $5.50/kg - low stock levels on display.

COLES TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD GARDENS

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $3.00. Majority of fruit was semi-colour, some clusters with heavy speckle and sooty mould.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $5.50/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg - some clusters starting to spot.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • Cavendish priced at $2.00/kg - display tidy - majority of the stock on display was backward in condition. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg. Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS REDBANK PLAINS

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $2.50/kg - a relatively neat display - fruit bloom and colour were appealing - odd cluster found with split peel.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - couple of clusters with minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $2.00/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg supplied by Costa’s. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD GARDENS

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $2.00/kg - a relatively neat display though the proportion of eat later cavs exceeded the eat now stock levels.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg - couple of clusters with minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • NZ Hass Avocados count 23’s at $1.69ea - mix of stage of ripeness on offer. Packed dates of 15th September therefore 27 days old.

  • Hass 5 piece at $5.99ea and 1kg Net packs at $5.79ea.

ALDI REDBANK PLAINS

  • Skylark NZ Hass Avocados Count 23/25 - majority of fruit with purple/black hue to skin - priced at $1.69 ea.

  • 1kg at $5.79ea, stock was ripe and 5 piece packs also at $5.99ea. Some of the nets contained fruit that was quite soft.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • NZ Hass Avocados count 25’s at $1.69ea - loose stock very firm. Packed dates of 14th September - therefore 28 days old.

  • Hass 5 piece at $5.99ea and 1kg Net packs at $5.79ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • Ct 20 and 23 Australian and NZ Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.80ea. Packed dates range 12th Sept on NZ to 4th Oct for Australian - so age varies from 8 days to 30 days. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

COLES REDBANK PLAINS

  • Count 23/25 Australian Hass neatly presented and ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • Good mix of condition.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Ct 25 Australian Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.80ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

  • 5 piece packs at $7.90 and 1kg packs at $5.90. Organic Avocados at $4.00ea - no stock.

COLES TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD GARDENS

  • Count 25 Barham’s Australian Hass and Costa Hass very neatly presented and ticketed at $1.80ea. Fruit with packed dates of 30th Sept so 12 days old.

  • Good mix of condition. 5 piece packs at $7.90ea, 1kg packs at $5.90ea and Organic variety at $4.00ea - these were very ripe and starting to feel hollow.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • NZ Hass in count 20-23’s and fruit supplied by Giofrelle Australian Ct 23 Hass all were ticketed at $2.00ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Note signage promoting eat now and eat later but all loose stock was eat now. This signage needs to be larger and extend across the entire display to be more effective. NZ stock packed 12th to 20th Sept so fruit age is 22 to 30 days old.

  • 5 piece prepacks were priced at $7.90ea but no stock on the display area and 1kg packs at $6.30ea..

WOOLWORTHS REDBANK PLAINS

  • Hass- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.70 each. Mix of maturities on offer - some pieces quite soft.

  • 5 piece prepacks by Simpsons at $6.90ea and 1kg packs at $5.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • NZ Hass in count 23-25’s were ticketed at $2.00ea packed 14th Sept so 28 days old, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • 5 piece prepacks were priced at $6.90ea and 1kg packs at $6.30ea..

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD GARDENS

  • Hass- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $2.00 each. Mix of maturities on offer with deducted Eat Now columns x 2 and 1 column of Eat Later stock (except one tray placement) - one of the best displays seen this week.

  • 1kg packs at $6.30ea.

 

Retail Market Week 39 - 2022

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


National transport figures for last week declined by 4% to 416,341 cartons (some 17,500 ctns less than last week). This is rather surprising by all accounts however having said this, the next full moon is not that far off - the 9th October to be exact, so we can expect to see a lift in this figure in the not too distant weeks. In this last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures ranged 16.5 - 20.9 C across the growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 28.2 to 31.5C -as the days gradually lengthen and the barometer starts to climb we will see fruit growth rates comparatively increase. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions in the north received almost no rain bar Mareeba receiving just 0.2mm. Cavendish banana bunch age is currently at 17 weeks with this expected to be back to 16-17 weeks by mid-October; as the weather continues to warm. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous winter growing periods of cold overnight and morning lows. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. We expect to see the presence of underpeel chill and hence dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.29 to $3.69/kg this week.  The markets all have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $16-$32 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continue to reflect the impact of cold growth periods throughout winter with fruit of less bright appearance present in varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; speckle; small rub marks, speckle and sap staining. There is still the odd few clusters with split peel present and in one store sooty mould was also observed.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $3.50/kg in stores frequented and Coles also offered fruit at $3.50-$4.00/kg dependant upon location visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.






























BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

In a nutshell the national production figures for last week were as follows: 

·       Week 38 - A total of just 285,035 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a significant decline of 21% ( approx. 73,600 less trays) on Week 37, 2022 production. This week we saw Central NSW climb to the top contributing 30% of the total volume; followed by Tristate at 22%; South Qld at 16% followed closely WA at 14%; whilst NZ and Central Qld only supplied 8% each of the overall total. The remaining 2% is made up of contributions from North Qld, Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 252K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 345K to 390K trays per week expected. For the first time in quite a while, the current four week average dispatch has stayed below 400K at 353,388 trays.

Major supermarkets were again relatively close in monetary terms in their offering this week for avocado pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.49 to $1.80ea - no real change from last week.  Market pricing in Brisbane and Sydney has continued to firm, which is great news for growers, prices range $24-$28 with main sales $26-$28 ( the odd $30/tray fore real glamour fruit). In Victoria, the increased supply of quality WA fruit has seen pricing of $30-$34/tray for premium fruit; $26-$30 on other Australian grown hass. Prices for class one fruit have been falling within a range of $14 -$20/tray.  There have been some class one and second bulks on the market this week with prices ranging $10-$20.

We are continuing to supply Hass grown in the SE corner of Qld from the region of Blackbutt. Temperatures in this region have been a touch warmer this week with overnight/early morning temps ranging 7-14.5C and daytimes warming up to 21-27C whilst rain has continued its presence this week with a total of 20-34mm across the region. Our Packing team are working tirelessly to ensure fruit quality is within specification each week - we are continuing to find a slightly higher presence of nodule damage with continued wet weather, with the more heavily marked pieces being removed from the packs to ensure fruit is in spec. Main fruit sizing continues to fall within Ct 20-23. All going well supply from this district should see us through to mid-late October. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications - supplies expected for another two to three weeks.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 12 to 33 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  It should be noted we saw the first of the New Zealand fruit on Woolworths shelves this week and Aldi had NZ hass for the second week in Brisbane.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows:  Aldi Qld had NZ Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.49ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central and SE Qld Hass ticketed at $1.50ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had both Central Qld grown Hass and NZ Hass selling at $1.70 to $1.80/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. Aldi seemed to have a much higher percentage of quite ripe fruit on shelf this week.

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass; Aldi Shepard and Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Some really quite dull clusters present, with speckle and skin marking.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg

ALDI NEWSTEAD

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display had dull bloom with small skin marks and some rust thrip damage.

  • Costa Lady Fingers - some clusters with bat marking, were priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks noted. Semi-colour fruit was quite backward.

  • Costa Lady Fingers on display for $5.99/kg. Sold in hands for customers to break apart.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, slightly dull in colour and bloom this week. Some dull clusters with multiple small skin marks. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers on special for $5.90/kg - these presented well in terms of colour and skin appeal.

COLES NEWFARM

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $4.00. Majority of fruit was semi-colour, some clusters with heavy speckle and sooty mould.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg some clusters with small skin defects, rust thrip damage. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.

  • All lines needed restocking in this store.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS NEWSTEAD

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $3.50/kg - a relatively neat display but with a lot of spillover stock- a low level presence of minor scarring - odd cluster found with split peel.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - couple of clusters with minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg, Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • NZ Hass Avocados count 23’s and 25’s at $1.49ea - loose stock very ripe. Packed dates of 25th August there stock is 33 days old.

  • Hass 5 piece at $4.99ea and 1kg Net packs at $5.99ea. These lines also contained a high percentage of ripe stock.

ALDI NEWSTEAD

  • Freshmax NZ Hass Avocados Count 23/25 - firm fruit - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • 1kg at $5.79ea, stock was ripe, on special and 5 piece packs also at $5.99ea.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Skylark NZ Hass in count 23 available for sale at $1.49ea. Packed date 28th August, so fruit age is 31 days old. Most fruit was ripe.

  • 5 piece packs selling at $5.99ea and 1kg packs at $5.79ea - again this line was ripe.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

  • Ct 23 Australian Hass Avocados from Tree-2-Me packed by Avorama- ticketed at $1.50ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers. One piece found with puncture wound.

  • 5 piece packs at $4.90 and 1kg packs at $7.90.

COLES NEWFARM

  • Count 25/28 Australian Hass very neatly presented and ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • Good mix of condition.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Loose Count 25 Hass from Costas priced at $1.50ea, packed 20th Sept, age ranges 8 to 15 days.

  • 1kg IM Perfect packs priced at $5.90ea and 5 piece packs at $7.90ea..

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Hass in count 23-25’s were ticketed at $1.70ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • Both prepacks were priced at $5.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS NEWSTEAD

  • Team NZ Hass supplied by the Darling Group packed 30th August (29 days old) as well as Avolution Australian hass packed 15th Sept (13 days old)- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $2.00 each. Mix of maturities on offer.

  • 5 piece prepacks by Simpsons at $6.90ea and 1kg packs at $5.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Avolution Australian Hass Ct 25 and Darling Group NZ Ct 20 Hass ticketed at $1.70ea, displayed on one side of an A Frame display opposite the entrance to the produce department.

  • Prepacks: 1kg packs at $5.90ea. 5 piece packs at $5.90ea supplied by Simpsons were very ripe and soft. Organic at $3.50ea.