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WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 〰️

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest figures for last week have not been released as yet with the impact of Ex- Tropical Cyclone Jasper in terms of rainfall, subsequent flooding, road closures and diverted routes this has impacted the volume of fruit that has been able to get away. Whilst the rain has eased and the flooding has subsided in some areas; the impact is still being felt. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 17.9 - 24.4 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 25.7 - 31.0 C. There was a significant increase in terms of the rainfall experienced due to the tropical low in the region resulting in falls of 481.8 - 600.1mm across Mareeba and Walkamin; and falls across Innisfail and Tully within 545.6 - 548.6mm. There are a number of major roads, including the Palmerston Hwy, that suffered significant damage as a result of the sheer volume of water in the region which are not expected to be repaired for at least a month.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas this week was as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00-4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.00-$4.50/kg. Banana quality in stores varied, most displays had good bloom and fruit was found to only have minimal bruising and light 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 50, 2023 - The industry saw a 1.43% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 566,289 tray equivalents harvested and transported (approx 10,000 more tray equivalents) on Week 49, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 551,958 tray equivalents harvested in addition to 14,331 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. It is important to note that there were almost 48,000 tray equivalents of this total production that were exported and 120,000 tray equivalents that were despatched as bulks/Processing (smaller sizes/class one or seconds) which leaves a total of some 399,000 trays for the domestic market.

Western Australia continues to lead production with 87.83% of the total volume this week, then NZ with 4.89%, Tristate 4.42% and Central NSW with 2.80%. It is worth noting here that the significant rain event in far north Queensland associated with Ex-Cyclone Jasper has potential ramifications on the 2024 North Queensland shepard avocado crop - this is basically a watch and wait situation, as we monitor tree health in any low lying regions. With reference to this last point, Rock Ridge Farms planned geographical spread, positions us in a much better situation than others.

· It is forecast that a total of 526K hass tray equivalents will be despatched this week (Week 51) nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two weeks thereafter are expected to range between 330K and 500K tray equivalents per week.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld Hass at 99c each ; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.20ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.20ea.

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

STOCK IN STORES

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Minimal bruising but a few clusters spotting and light skin marking found.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.49/kg. Decent colour and minimal marking.

ALDI CARINDALE

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. One only cluster found spotting.
No Lady Fingers.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Slightly green fruit, good bloom otherwise.
Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $4.50/kg - minimal stock and Organic variety at $6.00/kg. Ladyfingers also on display for $7.90/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

Cavendish on display priced at $4.50/kg - good colour. Not the best condition, some fruit with splitting skin or rot.
Kids packs priced at $4.50ea.
Lady Fingers $7.90/kg.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES LOGANHOLME

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. The majority of stock was only semi coloured. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $4.50/kg with a little bat marking on a few clusters, Lady Fingers $7.90/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Appropriate Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

A very neat display of Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg. Organic at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg. Kids packs also priced at $3.50ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

Independent Retailer….Loganholme

Cavendish Bananas priced $2.99/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados priced at 99c each - Aldi Super Savers.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $4.49ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

Loose Hass Avocados - 99c each.
1kg packs at $3.99ea and 5 piece prepacks also at $4.49ea.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

Count 25 Hass Avocados priced at 99c each - Aldi Super Savers.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $4.49ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Count 20/23 Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked.
1kg prepacks at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea. Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES CARINDALE

Loose Hass Avos - at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.
$3.90ea on organic variety avos.

COLES LOGANHOLME

Count 23 Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked.
1kg prepacks at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea. Organic at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Count 23 Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly.
5pk prepacks at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Count 25 The Avocado Collective Hass at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

Double sided A frame display unit with Count 23/25 Hass ticketed at $1.20ea.
5pk prepacks at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

Independent Retailer - Loganholme.

Green skin variety is a point of different from major supermarkets at this independent priced 2 for $5.00.

December 18, 2023

Retail Market Week 50 - 2023

December 18, 2023/ Paul Wilson

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest figures for last week have not been released as yet but with the threat and arrival of Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Prior to the Cyclone making land fall just north of Cairns there were quite a number of growers based in Tully; Innisfail and Mareeba all working overtime to ensure any banana bunches that were ready for harvest were cut and packed in case of the worst scenario, so the market is expected to be heavier in terms of supply next week or two. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 18.4 - 24.3 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 27.2 - 35.8 C. Slightly less rainfall across Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 8.6 - 13.4mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully with more, 68.8 - 85.2mm. Significant rain is expected to continue for the remainder of this week with flooding a potential.

Bom update Thursday a.m.: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper has weakened overnight after it crossed the coast at Wujal Wujal, north of Cairns, on Wednesday. Cyclone warnings have been revoked with the system no longer of tropical cyclone intensity. Strong winds were felt across the Cairns region, with recorded gusts of up to 120 kilometres per hour. The main concern now is the amount of rain associated with the tropical low.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas was as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00-4.90/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.00/kg. Banana quality in stores varied with findings of some minor bruising; light scarring and splitting peel noted within most supermarket displays.

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 49, 2023 - The industry saw a 18.74% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 574,520 tray equivalents harvested and transported (approx 107,000 more tray equivalents) on Week 48, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 550,472 tray equivalents harvested in addition to 24,048 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. It is important to note that there were almost 104,000 tray equivalents of this total production that were exported and 120,000 tray equivalents that were despatched as bulks (smaller sizes/class one or seconds) which leaves a total of some 350,000 trays for the domestic market.

Western Australia continues to lead production with 86.53% of the total volume this week, then Tristate 6.31%, NZ 4.42% and Central NSW with 2.73%. It is worth noting here that the significant rain event in far north Queensland associated with Cyclone Jasper has potential ramifications on the 2024 North Queensland avocado crop. There is a strong possibility of significant flooding in low lying areas, trees that are sitting in water for too long with die - we will of course continue to monitor this and report again next week.

· It is forecast that a total of 522K hass tray equivalents will be despatched this week (Week 50) nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two weeks thereafter are expected to range between 470K and 530K tray equivalents per week.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld Hass at $1.19ea ; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.20ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.30ea.

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

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Woolworths Hass (with 2 price points); Aldi Hass and Coles Hass Avocados

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Minimal bruising but a few clusters spotting and light skin marking found.
Lady Fingers back at this store this week, priced at $5.99/kg. Some bruising and light skin marking visible.

ALDI COORPAROO

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. One only cluster found spotting.
Lady Fingers at $4.99/kg. These were all green.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Slightly green fruit, good bloom otherwise.
Lady Fingers at $4.99/kg.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg and Organic variety at $5.00/kg. Ladyfingers also on the display.
Low stock of ALL varieties - displays needed refilling.

COLES COORPAROO

Cavendish on display priced at $4.50/kg - good colour. Not the best condition, some fruit with splitting skin or rot.
Kids packs priced at $4.50ea.
Lady Fingers $7.90/kg.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES LOGANHOLME

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $4.50/kg with a little bat marking on a few clusters, Lady Fingers $5.00/kg on special and Organic variety at $7.90/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $3.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg - both needed refilling.

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

A very neat display of Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg. Kids packs also priced at $3.50ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $6.00/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

Independent Retailer….Loganholme

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19 each.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $3.99ea, Aldi Super Savers.

ALDI COORPAROO

Loose Hass Avocados - $1.19ea.
1kg packs at $3.49ea and 5 piece prepacks also at $3.99ea.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19ea.
1kg prepacks at $3.49ea and 5 piece packs at $3.99ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES COORPAROO

Loose Hass Avos - at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.
$3.90ea on organic variety avos.

COLES LOGANHOLME

Count 23 Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked - fruit packed 28th Nov so fruit age 15 days.
1kg prepacks at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Count 25 Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly.
5pk prepacks at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

Count 25 The Avocado Collective Hass at $1.30ea fruit packed 24th November so 19 days old.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

Double sided A frame display unit with Count 23/25 Hass ticketed at $1.20ea. Fruit packed 20th to 24th November so age ranging 19 to 23 days.
5pk prepacks at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

Independent Retailer - Loganholme - point of difference stocking green skin varietals.

December 08, 2023

Retail Market Week 49 - 2023

December 08, 2023/ Paul Wilson

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest figures for last week have not been released as yet but with the threat of a Tropical Cyclone off the coast, quite a number of growers based in Tully and Innisfail have been busy this week ensuring they cut a little more fruit than they would normally in case the worst happens, so the market is expected to be heavier than expected in the next week or two. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 19.1 - 25.0 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 32.0 - 36.7 C. A decent increase in rainfall across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 31.6 - 90.2mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully with less, 0.8 - 3.0mm; whilst this has been welcomed, the amount of rain that is potentially associated with the tropical low off the coast and prevailing winds could cause more harm than good.

According to the 10am media release on BOM…

As of 10am AEST today Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper, situated 1320 km east northeast of Cairns, remains as a category 3 cyclone. Jasper is expected to strengthen further to a high end category 4 cyclone overnight and possibly a category 5 cyclone on Friday.

Jasper is slowly moving south to southwest towards the far northeast of the Coral Sea.

Over the weekend, Jasper is likely to weaken and move west towards the Queensland coast. While the timing and severity of a costal impact remains highly uncertain, the highest risk of a cyclone impact lies between Cooktown and Mackay, including Cairns and Townsville mid next week.

The Bureau will issue regular updates to help keep communities informed as the situation evolves over the coming days.

Communities in these areas are advised to review their cyclone plan.

All farms are on alert; keeping a constant eye on BOM for a better idea of where, when and if this tropical low will make land contact.

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 48, 2023 - The industry saw a 3.50% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 466,858 tray equivalents harvested and transported (approx 15,000 more tray equivalents) on Week 47, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 459,390 tray equivalents harvested in addition to 7,468 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia continues to lead production with 87.98% of the total volume this week, then NZ with 5.88%, Tristate and Central NSW both with 3.07% each.

Interestingly, of this 466,858 tray equivalents harvested and transported, approximately 80,000 tray equivalents were bulks and almost 64,000 tray equivalents were exported therefore leaving just under 323,000 tray equivalents for the domestic market supply. Central market pricing lifted this week by $2-$4/tray on premium larger sized fruit (14/16/18/20) selling at a top of $24/tray; whilst count 23/25 were selling at $18-$21/tray. Class one trays main sales of $11-$14/tray.

· It is forecast that a total of 497K trays will be despatched this week (Week 49) nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two weeks thereafter are expected to range between 500K and 520K tray equivalents per week with a much lighter pick to arrive in the week between Christmas and New Year with many packing sheds opting to pick and pack on a reduced number of days throughout this period.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld Hass at $1.19ea ; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.20ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.30ea.

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 ticketed at $3.99/kg. Minimal bruising but a few clusters spotting and light skin marking found.
Lady Fingers back at this store this week, priced at $5.99/kg. Some bruising and light skin marking visible.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. One only cluster found spotting.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. These were considerably bruised and messily presented.

ALDI CHERMSIDE

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. This store also some spotting clusters as well as fruit with splitting skin. Odd neck injury and bruising also found.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. One lone cluster remained in the carton on display.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg and Organic variety at $5.00/kg. Ladyfingers also on the display.
Low stock of ALL varieties - displays needed refilling.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg - good colour. Not the best condition, some fruit with splitting skin or rot.
Kids packs priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips at $4.50/kg and Lady Fingers $5.00/kg on special.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES CHERMSIDE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $4.50/kg with a little bat marking on a few clusters, Lady Fingers $5.00/kg on special and Organic variety at $6.00/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 and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg - both needed refilling.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

A very neat display of Cavendish priced at $4.90/kg. Crown end mould developing in a number of cavendish clusters. Kids packs at $3.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg - heavy spotting of these. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS CHERMSIDE

Cavendish bananas, Wadda Bananas packed 23rd November displayed at $4.50/kg. Kids packs also priced at $3.50ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $7.00/kg some green clusters and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19 each.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $3.99ea, Aldi Super Savers.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Loose Hass Avocados - not priced at this store.
1kg packs at $3.99ea and 5 piece prepacks also at $3.99ea, as Aldi Super Savers.

ALDI CHERMSIDE

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19ea.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $3.99ea as Aldi Super Savers.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.20ea. Packed 20th Nov, therefore 16 days old.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

COLES CHERMSIDE

Count 23 Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked - fruit packed 20th to 22nd Nov so fruit age ranging 14-16 days.
Both prepacks at $4.50ea.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Count 25 Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly.
5pk prepacks at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Count 25 The Avocado Collective Hass at $1.30ea fruit packed 7th November so 27 days old.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea (on special) and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CHERMSIDE

Double sided A frame display unit with Count 23/25 Hass ticketed at $1.30ea. Fruit packed 7th to 9th November so age ranging 27 to 29 days - part of the EAT NOW ripening programme.
5pk prepacks at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

December 03, 2023

Retail Market Week 48 - 2023

December 03, 2023/ Paul Wilson

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest for last week increased slightly to 411,197 cartons, representing a 2.18% increase on the week prior, just shy of 9,000 more cartons. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 19.4 - 23.5 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 27.2 - 33.3 C. A slight increase in rainfall across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 3.4-9.7mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully with even more at 22.0-68.6mm which has been welcomed. The outlook for the next few weeks leading into Christmas is for harvestable quantities to remain steady with a steady decline in cut as usual in the last week and early New Year.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas was as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00-4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.00/kg. Banana quality in stores varied with findings of some minor bruising; light scarring and splitting peel noted within most supermarket displays.

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 47, 2023 - The industry saw a 9.86% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 451,170 trays harvested and transported (approx 45,000 more tray equivalents) on Week 46, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 337,348 tray equivalents harvested in addition to 3789 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia continues to lead production with 82.77% of the total volume this week, then NZ with 6.85%, Tristate with 5.26% and Central NSW with 5.04%. Whilst this may well sound like a significant amount of fruit, we need to dig down deeper into what represents the 451K trays. This week there was just over 60,000 bulk units packed which equates to approx. 110,000 trays and almost 58,000 trays exported, so this only leaves approximately 283,000 trays for the Australian domestic market.

· It is forecast that a total of 432K trays will be despatched this week (Week 48) nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 430K and 500K per week. In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld Hass at $1.19ea ; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.30ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.20ea.

A little update on the growing conditions in WA recently… with higher than normal temperatures at this time of year, somewhat of a heatwave has already taken on toll on the new fruit set for the 2024/2025 season, with a number of farms reporting fruit drop in the realms of 30-60% which will significantly impact the size of next years crop.

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 CARINDALE

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.
Some cavendish with a tinge of green, multiple with splitting skin. Minimal bruising.
No Lady Fingers at this store this week.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. This store had only half green fruit.

ALDI CANNON HILL

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. This store also had fruit with splitting skin. Odd neck injury and bruising also found.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Most green.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $5.50/kg on special and Organic variety at $5.00/kg.
Low stock of ALL varieties.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg - good colour.
Kids packs priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips at $4.50/kg and Lady Fingers $7.90/kg.

COLES CANNON HILL

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - the best colour was this store this week. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $4.50/kg, Lady Fingers $5.50/kg on special and Organic variety at $5.00/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 and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg - both needed refilling.
Organic variety priced at $4.20/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

A very neat display of Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg a couple of full fingers. This section of varieties were green and bruised, looked old.

WOOLWORTHS CANNON HILL

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg. Kids packs also priced at $3.50ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $6.00/kg bronzing found on some clusters and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19 each.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea.
1kg packs at $3.99ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.99ea.

ALDI CANNON HILL

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19ea.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked.
No prepacks on display at this store.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.30ea.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

COLES CANNON HILL

Count 25 Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked.
Both prepacks at $4.50ea.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Count 25 Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly.
5pk prepacks at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS CANNON HILL

Single sided A frame display unit with Count 25 Hass ticketed at $1.20ea.
5pk prepacks at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea.

November 23, 2023

Retail Market Week 47 - 2023

November 23, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest for last week declined somewhat to 402,252 cartons, representing a 4.26% decrease on the week prior, just shy of 18,000 less cartons. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 14.1 - 23.4 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 29.5 - 35.9 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully only slightly more at 1.0-2.4mm. The dry conditions continue and the average day temp is on the rise with summer fast approaching. Harvests over the next few weeks are expected to fall within 400,000-440,000 cartons per week, with an intentional light harvest in the last week prior to Christmas.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas was as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.00/kg. Banana quality in stores varied with findings of some bat damage; sap staining; minor bruising and light scarring noted within most supermarket displays. Some ladyfinger displays were marred by the presence of maturity bronzing.

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 46, 2023 - The industry saw a 6.6% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 406,705 trays harvested and transported (approx 28,000 less trays) on Week 45, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 402,998 trays harvested in addition to 3,707 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia continues to lead production with 86.77% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 5.85%, Central NSW with 5.00%, New Zealand with 2.25%, and South QLD with the last 0.09%. All markets are well supplied with fruit with pricing coming back this week by $1-$2/tray on most sizes. Whilst the national harvest was down 6.6% there is still plenty of fruit in the system to meet demand. Demand is expected to increase in the next few weeks with the approach to Christmas and with the warmer weather. It is very pleasing to see some cafe’s etc adding avocado’s in a number of their menu options… Like the Jamaica Blue chain menu seen below.

· It is forecast that a total of 421K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 420K and 460K per week. In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld Hass at $1.29ea ; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.30ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.00-1.30ea.

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 CHERMSIDE

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Most with a tinge of green.
No Lady Fingers at this store this week.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. This store had only half green fruit.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. This variety had good colour and minimal marking this week.

ALDI MT OMMANEY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Most with a tinge of green. Couple of odd clusters sound to be spotting. Odd neck injury and bruising also found.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Good colour and bloom but some very full fingers - supplied by Costa’s.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CHERMSIDE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea. A presence of bat/bird damage noted and light skin scarring.
Red Tips $4.50/kg, Lady Fingers $7.90/kg and Organic variety at $4.20/kg. Low stock of these varieties.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg - good colour.
Kids packs priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips at $4.50/kg and Lady Fingers $7.90/kg.

COLES MT OMMANEY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - a little sap staining and light bat marking on a few clusters. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea. Bananas positioned just inside store main entry.
Red Tips $4.50/kg, Lady Fingers $7.90/kg found with varying degrees of bronzing and Organic variety at $4.20/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CHERMSIDE

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg - both needed refilling.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

A very neat display of Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg a couple of full fingers.

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs also priced at $2.50ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $6.00/kg bronzing found on some clusters and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

INDEPENDENT BANANAS - MT OMMANEY

Cavendish at $2.99 per prepack.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CHERMSIDE

Hass Avocados priced at 99c each - Aldi Super Savers this week! WA grown fruit.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.29ea, from a variety of growers - grown in WA.
1kg packs at $3.99ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.99ea.

ALDI MT OMMANEY

Hass Avocados priced at $1.29ea - WA grown fruit, from The Avocado Collective, packed 1st November so fruit age is 21 days.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CHERMSIDE

Delacado Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked a little sun blemish noted.
No prepacks on display at this store.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.30ea - fruit from WA based farms supplied by Delroy’s and The Avocado Collective. Packed dates of 2nd to 9th November so fruit age is 13 to 20 days.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

COLES MT OMMANEY

Count 23 Costa Hass (WA grown) - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked. Packed 31st Oct so fruit age is 22 days.
Both prepacks at $4.50ea.
Organic avocados at $1.90ea - all full purple/black skin colour and ready to eat.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CHERMSIDE

Count 25 Hass ticketed at $1.00ea- displayed neatly with primarily Eat Now and very little Eat Later except in prepacks. Fruit packed 30th Oct (RIPE NOW) so is 23 days old.
5pk prepacks at $4.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass at $1.30ea supplied by The Avocado Collective, packed 30th Oct so fruit age is 23 days.
5 piece packs at $4.00ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

Single sided A frame display unit with Count 25 Hass ticketed at $1.30ea- displayed neatly with primarily Eat Now loose stock. Packed date of 27th Oct on the RIPE NOW stock so fruit age is 26 days.
5pk prepacks at $4.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.
Organic at $2.90ea.

INDEPENDENT MT OMMANEY -AVOCADOS

Hass Avocados 2 for $4.00 or $2.49ea. A lovely display in centre aisle of shopping centre.

November 16, 2023

Retail Market Week 46 - 2023

November 16, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest for last week declined somewhat to 420,169 cartons, representing a 7.9% decrease on the week prior, just over 36,000 less cartons. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 14.0 - 21.0 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 28.5 - 31.9 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully only slightly more at 5.0-6.0mm. Whilst this represents a slight reprieve from the last month of dry weather, farms are hoping there is a little more to come.

Cavendish displays this week differed both in the degree or percentage of colour fruit had and also on the neatness of the presentation - there was a clear winner. Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas varied by $0.50/kg between some of the majors with: Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.50/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 45, 2023 - The industry saw a huge 23% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 435,468 trays harvested and transported (approx 130,000 less trays) on Week 44, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 434,325 trays harvested in addition to 1,143 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia continues to lead production with 81.83% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 8.07%, New Zealand with 6.35%, Central NSW with 3.46% and South QLD with the last 0.26%. The downturn in volume this week is simply due to a number of farms electing to not harvest at all for the week or only harvesting a couple of smaller blocks to give the central markets a chance to tidy up with respects to the volume of fruit currently within the system.

· It is forecast that a total of 464K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 420K and 450K per week. In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld Hass at 99c each in all visited locations despite loose hass being featured in their catalogue at $1.29ea ; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.30ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.00ea.

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 ticketed at $3.99/kg. Most with a tinge of green.
No Lady Fingers at this store this week.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Another store with mostly green fruit. Supplied by Mackays.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. This variety was also mostly green.
All stores have the Christmas spirit with decorations as you enter the store.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.50/kg - good colour.
Kids packs priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg. Organic $6.00/kg (spotting).

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

A very neat display of Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg. Organic at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

Hass Avocados priced at 99c each - Aldi Super Savers this week!
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados - priced at 99c each, from a variety of growers - Aldi Super Savers! But the catalogue had them at $1.29 ea ??
1kg packs at $3.99ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.99ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.00ea and 5 piece packs at $4.50ea.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.30ea. Very low stock at this store, potentially before restock? Lost sales.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea. Organic priced at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Hass ticketed at $1.00ea- displayed neatly with Eat Now and Eat Later.
5pk prepacks at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Count 20/23/25 Hass at $1.00ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.00ea.

November 16, 2023

Retail Market Week 45 - 2023

November 16, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest for last week was a healthy 456,349 cartons, a slight decrease on the week prior, almost 9,000 less cartons. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 12.3 - 21.0 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 27.3 - 34.9 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully much the same at 0-0.4mm. The dry period continues, our farm continues to irrigate according to the crops need’s but rainfall would be welcome!

Cavendish this week were generally of a similar standard throughout all stores frequented this week, Coles and Woolworths fruit had good colour, whilst Aldi stores presented green fruit with bruising and skin marking. Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas was standardised with: Aldi had their banana ticket price at $4.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.50/kg; and Coles were also offering fruit at $4.50/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 44, 2023 - The industry saw a 2.91% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 566,481 trays harvested and transported (approx 16,000 more trays) on Week 43, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 565,579 trays harvested in addition to 902 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia continues to lead production with 78% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 10.25%, New Zealand with 6.75%, Central NSW with 3.63% and South QLD with the last 1.37%.

The central markets are well supplied with fruit, particularly fruit of smaller sizing. The top of $22/tray on premium is not strong and is expected to come back to a top of $20/tray by early next week.

· It is forecast that a total of 464K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 465K and 520K per week. In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld Hass at $1.29ea in all visited locations; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.30ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.50ea.

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 SUNNYBANK HILLS

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Considerable bruising and markings on these.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg. Another store with mostly green fruit and considerable skin marking.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. This variety was also mostly green.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50-4.90/kg - two different signs. Kids packs also priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.50/kg - good colour, half green half ripe.
Kids packs priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg. Organic at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

Hass Avocados priced at $1.29ea.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $3.99ea, this week’s Aldi Super Savers.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.29ea, from a variety of growers.
1kg packs at $3.49ea (Aldi Super Savers). 5 piece prepacks at $4.99ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.00ea and 5 piece packs at $4.50ea.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.30ea. All pack variants available in the one location.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea. Organic priced at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

Hass ticketed at $1.00ea- displayed neatly with Eat Now and Eat Later.
5pk prepacks at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Count 23/25 Hass at $1.50ea.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.50ea. Organic variety at $3.50ea.

November 02, 2023

Retail Market Week 44 - 2023

November 02, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest for last week was a healthy 465,506 cartons, a slight decrease on the week prior, almost 16,000 less cartons. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 14.5 - 20.7 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 26.7 - 36.2 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully slightly higher at 0.8-1.6mm. The dry period continues, our farm continues to irrigate according to the crops need’s but we would also welcome some rain soon.

Cavendish this week were generally of a similar standard throughout all stores frequented this week, with good colour and only relatively light skin marking. Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas was standardised with: Aldi had their banana ticket price at $4.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at a competitive price of $4.50/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 43, 2023 - The industry saw a 11.45% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 550,036 trays harvested and transported (approx 70,000 less trays) on Week 42, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 546,658 trays harvested in addition to 3,378 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production and is still on the increase with 79.70% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 8.55%, Central NSW with 5.16%, South QLD with 3.16%; and lastly Tamborine and Northern Rivers, Sunshine Coast/North Qld/New Zealand with the remaining 3.43%. All markets have plentiful supplies of fruit with absolute top of $22.00/tray for premium, but this is not strong; class one fruit is ranging $12-$15 generally, whilst bulks are fetching anywhere between $5-$20/carton size and quality dependent.

· It is forecast that a total of 511K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 510K and 530K per week. In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld Hass at $1.29ea in all visited locations; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.30ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at just $1.00ea!

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 ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Considerable bruising and markings on these.

ALDI COORPAROO

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg. The cleanest of the stores this week in terms of skin marking but the display was dishevelled.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI HELENSVALE

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg, these were slightly green.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50-4.90/kg - two different signs. Kids packs also priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES COORPAROO

Cavendish on display priced at $4.50/kg - good colour, half green half ripe. NEW display format and signage for bananas.
Kids packs priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES COOMERA

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg and Kids packs at $4.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers on special at $5.50/kg. Organic at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS COOMERA

Cavendish Bananas at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50/kg.
Eat Now and Eat Later fruit appropriately presented but condition of fruit is very similar in terms of colour development both display areas.
Lady Fingers on special at $5.50/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Organic at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Hass Avocados priced at $1.29ea.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea and 5 piece packs at $3.99ea, this week’s Aldi Super Savers.

ALDI COORPAROO

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.29ea. Fruit packed 16th October so fruit age is 15 days.
1kg packs at $3.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $4.99ea (Aldi Super Savers).

ALDI HELENSVALE

Hass Avocados - $1.29ea.
1kg Hass at $3.99ea and 5 packs as Aldi Super Savers at $3.99ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.00ea and 5 piece packs at $4.50ea.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES COORPAROO

Hass Avos - at $1.30ea. NEW display format which looked both inviting and impressive. All pack variants available in the one location.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea.

COLES COOMERA

Count 25 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.30ea. Fruit packed 16th October so fruit age is 15 days.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.00ea and Coles 5 Pack $4.50ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Hass ticketed at $1.00ea- displayed neatly with Eat Now and Eat Later.
5pk prepacks at $4.50ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

Hass at $1.00ea - both sides of the A frame tables.
5 piece packs at $4.00ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.50ea. Organic variety at $3.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOMERA

Count 23 Hass priced at $1.00ea with packed dates of 16th to 19th October so fruit age ranging 12 to 15 days.
1kg prepacks at $4.50ea - some on sale for $3.07ea. 5pks with signage stating they are ‘currently unavailable’.

October 27, 2023

Retail Market Week 43 - 2023

October 27, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest for last week was a healthy 481,910 cartons, a significant increase on the week prior, almost 30,000 additional cartons. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 13.8 - 22.0 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 27.0 - 35.6 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0-0.2mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully 0mm also.

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom, some stores had fruit on display with a little minor marking. Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas was as follows: Aldi had their banana ticket price at $4.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.90/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 42, 2023 - The industry saw a 35.55% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 621,174 trays harvested and transported (almost 200,00 more trays) on Week 41, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 614,347 trays harvested in addition to 6,827 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production and is still on the increase with 69.38% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 16.09%, Central NSW with 5.38%, South QLD with 4.89%; and lastly Tamborine and Northern Rivers, Sunshine Coast/North Qld/New Zealand with the remaining 4.36%.

· It is forecast that a total of 529K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 475K and 515K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 475,406 trays. With last week harvest together with these forecast despatches pricing will be under pressure; independent retailers are trying to secure supplies of larger fruit as a point of difference but with the industry largely dependant upon Tristate and WA supply, there is not significant volume of larger fruit available. It is a great time to focus upon increasing consumption and promoting concepts/recipes for every meal of the day!

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld after a week at $0.99c supported by a television advertisement they have now lifted the ticket price on Hass to $1.29ea in all visited locations; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.30-$1.50ea depending upon location.

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 COORPAROO

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg. The cleanest of the stores this week.

ALDI TOOWOOMBA

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg, these were slightly bruised.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES COORPAROO

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.90ea.
No other varieties at this store.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.90/kg - good colour, odd cluster a little dull.
Kids packs priced at $4.90ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES TOOWOOMBA - Clifford Gardens and Kearney Springs

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg and Kids packs at $4.90ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA Clifford Gardens

Cavendish Bananas at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50/kg.
Eat Now and Eat Later fruit appropriately presented but condition of fruit is very similar in terms of colour development both display areas.
Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Organic at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI COORPAROO

Hass Avocados priced at $1.29ea.
1kg prepacks at $3.49ea and 5 piece packs at $4.49ea, both Aldi Super Savers.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.29ea.
1kg packs at $3.49ea. 5 piece prepacks at $4.49ea. (Both Aldi Super Savers).

ALDI TOOWOOMBA

Hass Avocados - $1.29ea.
1kg Hass at $3.49ea - Catalogue featured line, and 5 packs still at $4.49ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES COORPAROO

Count 23 Hass - ticketed at $1.50ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avos - at $1.50ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

COLES TOOWOOMBA Kearney Springs and Clifford Gardens

Count 23/25 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and Coles 5 Pack $5.00ea.
Organic at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

Count 23 Hass ticketed at $1.50ea- displayed neatly with Eat Now and Eat Later (though fruit tends to be mixed in trays).
5pk prepacks at $4.00ea but also signed at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Count 20/23 Hass at $1.50ea - both sides of the A frame tables.
5 piece packs at $4.00ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA Clifford Gardens

Count 20 and 25 Hass priced at $1.20-1.30ea.
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea.

October 19, 2023

Retail Market Week 42 - 2023

October 19, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

The national harvest for last week was a healthy 456,791 cartons which equates to significant 24.4% increase on the week prior, or almost 90,000 additional cartons. Whilst not as sharp an increase as what was experienced back in 2021 for the same week, the current production pattern appears to be mimicking the latter half of 2021 … so we will watch with interest to see how it continues. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 13.3 - 20.5 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 27.3 - 35.1 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0-0.2mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully significantly less this week with 0mm!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom, some stores had fruit on display with a little minor marking including some bat damage; a few displays again had fruit with less colour developed. Ladyfinger quality on show was generally pleasing though there is competition amongst the supermarkets with Aldi selling at $5.99/kg; Woolies at $6-$7.00/kg and Coles with retail ticket pricing at $8.00/kg.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on cavendish bananas was as follows: Aldi had their banana ticket price at $4.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.90/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 41, 2023 - The industry saw a 10.14% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 458,271 trays harvested and transported ( 40,000 more trays) on Week 40, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 456,487 trays harvested in addition to 1,784 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production and is still on the increase with 65.41% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 19.86%, South Qld with 6.02%, Central NSW with 4.93%; and lastly Tamborine and Northern Rivers, Sunshine Coast/North Qld/New Zealand with the remaining 3.79%.

· It is forecast that a total of 529K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 530K and 545K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 421,965 trays. Market pricing has either held or improved by another $1 per tray on selected sizes both in the premium and class one trays, which is great news. Industry production is forecast to increase rather significantly this week so it will be interesting to see what ramifications this will have on the market.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld has featured loose hass in their weekly catalogue at a very keen $0.99ea though one store visited yesterday still had their price ticket at $1.19ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.20ea.

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 ticketed at $4.49/kg. Minimal fruit green in colour, minimal bruising.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Most clean.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg, with quite common skin marking.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI CANNON HILL

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg, these were slightly bruised.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg. Kids packs also priced at $4.90ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.90/kg - good colour, odd cluster a little dull. A full display.
Kids packs priced at $4.90ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg. Organic at $6.00/kg.

COLES MORNINGSIDE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg and Kids packs at $4.90ea.
Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg - needed restocking.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. A neat display. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg - minimal stock.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg. Organic also at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS MORNINGSIDE

Cavendish Bananas at $4.50/kg.
Eat Now and Eat Later fruit appropriately presented but condition of fruit is very similar in terms of colour development both display areas.
Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Hass Avocados priced at $0.99ea packed 7th Oct.
1kg prepacks at $3.99ea this week.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea (Aldi Super Savers).
1kg packs at $3.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $3.99ea.

ALDI CANNON HILL

Hass Avocados - $0.99ea. Catalogue featured line. Packed dates of 29th Sept so fruit age is 19 days.
1kg Hass at $3.99ea and 5 packs still at $4.49ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

Count 23 Hass - ticketed at $1.50ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.50ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.
Organic at $3.90ea.

COLES MORNINGSIDE

Count 23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea. Packed 7th October so fruit is 11 days old.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and Coles 5 Pack $5.00ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly with Eat Now and Eat Later (though fruit tends to be mixed in trays).
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Count 20/23 Hass at $1.20ea - both sides of the A frame tables.

WOOLWORTHS MORNINGSIDE

Count 20 and 25 Hass priced at $1.20ea. Fruit packed 7th to 10th October so fruit age varies 8 to 11 days.
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea.

October 13, 2023

Retail Market Week 41 - 2023

October 13, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Another similar week in terms of overall industry production, so no real change to speak about. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 14.8 - 21.1 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 25.6 - 32.2 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0-1.0mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully significantly more this week with 33.2 - 48.4mm!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom however there was a higher percentage than normal that were more green than yellow, a good indicator that supplies are under pressure, hoping with the super moon a little over a week ago, that supplies will be on the increase in another 3 or so weeks.

Retail ticket pricing saw a spike in Queensland on bananas which had remained relatively unchanged for a period: Aldi had their banana ticket price at $4.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.90/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 40, 2023 - The industry saw a 2.46% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 416,075 trays harvested and transported ( 10,000 more trays) on Week 39, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 412,487 trays harvested in addition to 3,588 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production and is still on the increase with 53.80% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 28.06%, South Qld with 7.75%, Central NSW with 6.75%; and lastly Tamborine and Northern Rivers, Sunshine Coast/North Qld/New Zealand with the remaining 3.64%.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld with $1.19ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling competitively also at $1.30ea.

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 ticketed at $4.49/kg. Most fruit green in colour, minimal bruising.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Some with skin markings.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg, with quite common skin marking.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI NEWSTEAD

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg. Another store with mostly green fruit.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg, these were slightly bruised.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg - majority of fruit on display still ripening - evidence of sap staining and minor marking visible. Kids packs also priced at $4.90ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg - needed restocking.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.90/kg - good colour, odd cluster a little dull - evidence of bruising, bat marking on the cavs. A full display.
Kids packs priced at $4.90ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES NEWFARM

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg and Kids packs at $4.90ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg - minimal stock.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. A neat display. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg - minimal stock.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS NEWSTEAD

Cavendish Bananas at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea (most of these were backward).
Eat Now and Eat Later fruit appropriately presented.
Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19ea.
5 piece prepacks as Aldi Super Savers priced at $3.99ea and 1kg prepacks at $3.99ea this week.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea (Aldi Super Savers) - WA Hass packed 22nd Sept therefore fruit age is 19 days.
Both prepack options retailing at the same price point. 1kg packs at $3.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $3.99ea.

ALDI NEWSTEAD

Hass Avocados - $1.19ea. Packed dates of 22nd Sept therefore fruit age is 19 days.
1kg Hass at $3.99ea and 5 packs still at $3.99ea as Aldi Super Savers.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

Count 23/25 Hass - ticketed at $1.50ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.
Organic avocados at $3.90ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.50ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

COLES NEWFARM

Count 25 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and Coles 5 Pack $5.00ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Count 23 Hass ticketed at $1.30ea- displayed neatly with Eat Now and Eat Later (though fruit tends to be mixed in trays).
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Count 20/23 Hass at $1.30ea - both sides of the A frame tables - good selection of fruit from both the Eat Now (Packed dates of 12th Sept so fruit age is 28-29 days old) and Eat later (packed dates of 3rd Oct so 8 days old) categories.
5 piece packs at $4.90ea. 1kg prepacks priced at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS NEWSTEAD

Count 20 and 25 Hass priced at $1.30ea.
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.90ea.

October 06, 2023

Retail Market Week 40 - 2023

October 06, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Last week a total of 343,479 cartons were harvested and transported nationally which is a 8.5% decline on the previous week - or some 32,000 cartons less. However with the super moon making an appearance on Thursday 28th Sept this should have a positive impact on growth rates with the impact of these to be seen in approximately 4our weeks time. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 13.5 - 20.5 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 25.5 - 29.7 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0-0.2mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully significantly more this week with 6.4 - 17.6mm!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom. Also found the presence of sooty mould amongst a few displays and quite a marked variation in fullness of colour.

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 39, 2023 - The industry saw a 0.32% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 406,105 trays harvested and transported ( only 1,000 less trays) on Week 38, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 401,923 trays harvested in addition to 4,182 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production and still on the increase with 46.12% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 35.48%, South Qld with 7.87%, Central NSW with 7.31%; and lastly Tamborine and Northern Rivers, Sunshine Coast/North Qld/New Zealand with the remaining 3.23%.

· It is forecast that a total of 433K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 433K and 450K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 385,748 trays. Whilst market supplies of class one trays have tidied up a little as a result of the last couple of weeks experiencing a lighter supply, there is still quite a heavy supply of small fruit and bulks. The majority of premium fruit is going to the supermarkets.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld with $1.19ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.30ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling competitively also at $1.20ea.

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 ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Some with skin markings.

ALDI IPSWICH

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg, with quite common skin marking.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI FOREST LAKE

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg - most with good colour, some dull. Kids packs also priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $5.90/kg.

COLES IPSWICH

Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg. A full display.
Kids packs priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES FOREST LAKE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg and Kids packs at $4.90ea. A few clusters found with heavy bruising and some with light skin marking.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.
All fruit had some minor bruising and green in their colouring.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg.
Organic variety priced at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS IPSWICH

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg.
Organic priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS FOREST LAKE

Cavendish Bananas at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea (most of these were backward). Some bruising and neck damage evident.
Eat Now and Eat Later fruit appropriately presented.
Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19ea.
5 piece prepacks priced at $4.49ea and 1kg prepacks at $3.99ea this week.

ALDI IPSWICH

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea (Aldi Super Savers).
1kg packs at $3.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $4.49ea.

ALDI FOREST LAKE

Hass Avocados - $1.19ea. Packed dates of 26th Sept therefore fruit age is 8 days.
1kg Hass at $3.99ea and 5 packs still at $4.49ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Count 23/25 Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

COLES IPSWICH

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.30ea. Packed dates of 24th and 25th Sept so fruit age 9-10 days.
5 piece packs at $3.00ea and 1kg packs at $3.00ea - both prepack lines on special in this store.

COLES FOREST LAKE

Count 25 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.20ea. Packed on dates of 20th and 21st Sept so fruit age is 12-13 days.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and Coles 5 Pack $5.00ea. Organic priced at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly.
1kg prepacks at $4.50ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS IPSWICH

Count 23/25 Hass at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $4.90ea. 1kg prepacks priced at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS FOREST LAKE

Count 20 and 25 Hass priced at $1.20ea. Fruit packed 20th and 21st Sept so fruit age is 13 to 14 days.
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.90ea.

September 29, 2023

Retail Market Week 37 - 2023

September 29, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Week 36 saw a total despatch of 414,847 cartons which was steady in relation to the quantity harvested in Week 35. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 14.6 - 22.5 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 24.3 - 29.7 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0.2-2.0mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully slightly more this week with 25.8-34.4mm!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom and an overall good appearance. A few minor defects noted including rub marking, minor bruising and neck damage.

Retail ticket pricing saw a spike in Queensland on bananas which had remained relatively unchanged for a period: Aldi still have their banana ticket price at $4.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.00/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.50-4.90/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 36, 2023 - The industry saw a 9.59% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 384,308 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 40,000 less trays) on Week 35, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 380,309 trays harvested in addition to 3,999 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production and still on the increase with 42.85% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 27.93%, South Qld with 12.93%, Central NSW with 11.94%; Tamborine and Northern Rivers with 2.16% and the balance coming from the a combination of Sunshine Coast/North Qld/New Zealand (2.20%).

· It is forecast that a total of 380K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 380K and 450K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 433,617 trays. All markets are plentiful - demand is steady for good quality loose hass, however with the growing volumes of smaller fruit there is presssure on pricing.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld with $1.19ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.20ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling competitively also at $1.20ea.

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 SUNNYBANK HILLS

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg.
Minimal skin marking, colour and bloom was bright.
No lady fingers on display at this store.

ALDI COORPAROO

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg, slightly backward.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.90/kg.

ALDI MT GRAVATT

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg, this store probably had the best colour overall. Fruit presented well.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg - most with good colour. Kids packs also priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES COORPAROO

Cavendish on display priced at $4.90/kg. A full display.
Kids packs also priced at $4.90ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES MT GRAVATT

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.90/kg. Kids packs at $4.90ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.
All fruit had some minor bruising and green in their colouring.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS MT GRAVATT

Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg.
Eat Now and Eat Later fruit well stocked and appropriately presented.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

Mayfair Hass Avocados priced at $1.19ea.
5 piece prepacks priced at $4.49ea and 1kg prepacks at $3.99ea this week.

ALDI COORPAROO

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea.
1kg packs at $3.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $4.49ea.

ALDI MT GRAVATT

Hass Avocados - still priced at $1.49ea?
No 1kg Hass at this store but $4.49ea were the 5 packs.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

Count 23/25 Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.00ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

COLES COORPAROO

Hass Avos - at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.00ea. Organic variety available for $3.90ea.

COLES MT GRAVATT

Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.20ea. A number with varying colour and markings.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.00ea and Coles 5 Pack were back to $5.00ea. Organic priced at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly, selling well.
1kg prepacks at $4.50ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS COORPAROO

Count 25 Hass at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $4.90ea. 1kg prepacks priced at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS MT GRAVATT

Count 23 and 25 Hass priced at $1.20ea.
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea and 5 piece prepacks at $5.00ea.

September 29, 2023

Retail Market Week 38 - 2023

September 29, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Week 37 saw a total despatch of 392,236 cartons which was a decrease of approximately 22,000 on Week 36 production. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 12.2 - 19.9 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 23.8 - 28.5 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0.4-3.4mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully significantly more this week with 48.0-71.6mm!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom and an overall good appearance. A few minor defects noted including rub marking, minor bruising and neck damage.

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 37, 2023 - The industry saw a 10.18% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 345,168 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 40,000 less trays) on Week 36, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 343,540 trays harvested in addition to 1,628 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production and still on the increase with 43.52% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 30.85%, South Qld with 11.98%, Central NSW with 10.37%; and lastly Tamborine and Northern Rivers, Sunshine Coast/North Qld/New Zealand with the remaining 3.28%.

· It is forecast that a total of 438K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 430K and 460K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 413,350 trays. Despite a lighter harvest this week, there is still an abundant supply of smaller hass in all markets (Counts 25/28/30/32/34) which is putting pressure on all markets. Fruit of quality and size (Count 14/16) is fetching a slight premium. Retail sales of prepack options appear to be somewhat slower whilst piece prices offer such value and customers can freely choose the quantity they wish to purchase.

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 ticketed at $3.99/kg.
Minimal skin marking, colour and bloom was bright.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Considerable markings.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, slightly backward.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI FAIRFIELD

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, this store had a number of fruit in the green colour stage. Fruit presented well otherwise.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - most with good colour. Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $6.90/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.50/kg. A full display.
Kids packs priced at $4.00ea.
No Red Tips, but Lady Fingers $6.90/kg.

COLES FAIRFIELD

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $6.90/kg.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.
All fruit had some minor bruising and green in their colouring.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg.
Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
All stores low on Red Tips this week. Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg.
Organic priced at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

Cavendish Bananas at $4.50/kg.
Eat Now and Eat Later fruit well stocked and appropriately presented.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19ea in Aldi Super Savers.
5 piece prepacks priced at $4.49ea and 1kg prepacks at $3.99ea this week.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea (Aldi Super Savers).
1kg packs at $3.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $4.49ea.

ALDI FAIRFIELD

Hass Avocados - Aldi Super Savers at $1.19ea.
1kg Hass at $3.99ea and $4.49ea were the 5 packs.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

Count 23/25 Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

COLES FAIRFIELD

Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.20ea.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and Coles 5 Pack were back to $5.00ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly.
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea and 5 piece prepacks at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Count 25 Hass at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea. 1kg prepacks priced at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

Count 23 and 25 Hass priced at $1.20ea.
1kg prepacks at $4.00ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.90ea.

September 29, 2023

Retail Market Week 39 - 2023

September 29, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Unfortunately I didn’t receive the national harvest figures for Week 38 before compiling this update but there has been no significant change up or down in terms of production with the chance of a more significant increase not expected for another 4 to 5 weeks. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 14.0 - 19.8 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 22.1 - 32.5 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 2.0-4.6mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully significantly more this week with 79.8-97.8mm!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom, some stores with minor defects noted including rub marking and bruising. Also found the presence of sooty mould amongst a few displays and quite a marked variation in fullness of colour.

Retail ticket pricing saw a spike in Queensland on bananas which had remained relatively unchanged for a period: Aldi had their banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit at $4.50/kg. There has been quite a noticeable change in the Aldi format over the last two weeks, no longer do they have their price point proudly displayed large and bold at the front of store, it has been replaced by rather a bold red sign stating “Australia’s Lowest Prices…. we won’t be beaten on your weekly shop” and a rather small signage on the side of the display with the actual price point.

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, 2023 - The industry saw a 18.03% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 407,409 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 50,000 more trays) on Week 37, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 403,365 trays harvested in addition to 4,044 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production and still on the increase with 39.97% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 37.21%, South Qld with 10.31%, Central NSW with 9.30%; and lastly Tamborine and Northern Rivers, Sunshine Coast/North Qld/New Zealand with the remaining 3.21%.

· It is forecast that a total of 425K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 425K and 460K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 390,493 trays. All eastern markets are heavily supplied with smaller sized fruit including Counts 25/28/30/32/34 which continues to put pressure on pricing. There is a slight premium being paid for fruit of quality and size such as 14/16’s however these are somewhat hard to come by. We are continuing to supply fruit from Cherry Creek (Blackbutt in the SE Qld) together with fruit from Barham and Renmark. Our WA grower/packer Avonova has commenced harvest this week which is timely as some of the other regions are slowing.

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 INDOOROOPILLY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.
More skin marking this week, however colour was still bright.
Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg. Considerable markings.

ALDI MIDDLE RANGE TOOWOOMBA

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, slightly backward.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, this store probably had the best colour and least marking this week.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.50/kg - most with good colour, some dull. Kids packs also priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $5.90/kg.

COLES MIDDLE RANGE TOOWOOMBA

Cavendish on display priced at $4.50/kg. A full display.
Kids packs also priced at $4.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg, but Lady Fingers $5.90/kg.

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

Cavendish bananas displayed at $2.49/kg?? Kids packs at $4.50ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.
All fruit had some minor bruising and green in their colouring.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg.
Organic variety priced at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS MIDDLE RANGE TOOWOOMBA

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg.
Organic priced at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

Cavendish Bananas at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Eat Now and Eat Later fruit appropriately presented.
Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg and Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados priced at $1.19ea.
5 piece prepacks priced at $4.49ea and 1kg prepacks at $3.99ea this week.

ALDI MIDDLE RANGE TOOWOOMBA

Count 23 Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea (Aldi Super Savers). Packed 18th Sept.
1kg packs at $3.99ea. 5 piece prepacks at $4.49ea.

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

Hass Avocados - $1.19ea.
1kg Hass at $3.99ea (featured in the catalogue this week) and 5 packs still at $4.49ea.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Count 23/25 Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

COLES MIDDLE RANGE TOOWOOMBA

Count 25 Hass Avos - at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

Count 25 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.20ea. Packed 18th Sept.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and Coles 5 Pack were back to $5.00ea. Organic priced at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly.
1kg prepacks at $4.50ea and 5 piece prepacks at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS MIDDLE RANGE TOOWOOMBA

Count 23/25 Hass at $1.20ea.
5 piece packs at $4.50ea. 1kg prepacks priced at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

Count 23 and 25 Hass priced at $1.20ea.
Both 1kg prepacks and 5 piece prepacks at $4.50ea.

September 08, 2023

Retail Market Week 36 - 2023

September 08, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Week 35 saw a total despatch of 415,715 cartons which was a further increase of approximately 22,000 on Week 34 production. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 10.3 - 15.3 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 25.5 - 29.3 C. Minimal rain fell across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0mm; and falls across Innisfail and Tully with 0-0.4mm for the week!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom and an overall good appearance. A few minor defects noted including rub marking, minor bruising and neck damage.

Retail ticket pricing saw a spike in Queensland on bananas which had remained relatively unchanged for a period: Aldi lifted their banana ticket price from $3.99/kg to $4.49/kg; Woolies offered fruit at a ticket price of $4.50/kg; and Coles were offering fruit 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 35, 2023 - The industry saw a 14.78% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 425,087 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 70,000 less trays) on Week 34, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 421,390 trays harvested in addition to 3,697 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia leads production with 31.87% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 30.88%, Central NSW with 16.01%; followed by South Qld at 12.98%, Central QLD at 2.88%, and the balance coming from the a combination of Sunshine Coast/Tamborine/North Qld and Northern Rivers (5.38%).

· It is forecast that a total of 422K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 390K and 440K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 465,994 trays. The volume of small fruit on all markets continues to be heavy coming from SE Qld; NSW; Vic and the Tri-states regions - in the central markets better money is being paid for fruit of larger size (16/18’s) but these seem to be scarce. Competition in the prepacks is fierce as retailers try to find a way to increase the value of their shopper’s basket and to assist in clearing some of the volume. With the volume of fruit currently available, retailers are focusing on quality; opting for the cleaner lines which are presenting well to entice their customers - this will no doubt be the case for the next few months. On a bright note, the weather fast warming up so this means that avocados will start to be featured in a wider variety of menus both on the home front and in cafes/restaurants.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld with $1.19ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.30ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.50ea.

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 $4.49/kg.
Minimal skin marking but the odd cluster found with wound/bruising. Colour and bloom was bright.
Lady Fingers on display for $5.99/kg - these needed restocking.

ALDI CHERMSIDE

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg, slightly backward.
No Lady Fingers in stock.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg, this store probably had the best colour overall. Fruit presented well.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES FAIRFIELD

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - most with good colour.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES CHERMSIDE

Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A half full display.
Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.
Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg.
This store’s presentation was a little messy.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS YERONGPILLY

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg - a single lady only.

WOOLWORTHS CHERMSIDE

Cavendish priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

IGA INDEPENDENT

Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI FAIRFIELD

No loose Hass Avocados.
5 piece prepacks priced at $3.99ea and 1kg prepacks at $3.99ea this week.

ALDI CHERMSIDE

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea.
1kg packs at $4.49ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea.
1kg Hass at $3.99 and $3.99ea were the 5 packs.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES FARIFIELD

Count 23/25 Hass - ticketed at $1.30ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $3.84ea.

COLES CHERMSIDE

Hass Avos - at $1.30ea.
5 piece packs at $3.84ea and 1kg packs at $4.50ea. Organic variety available for $3.90ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.30ea.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and Coles 5 Pack were $3.84 ea. Organic priced at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS YERONGPILLY

Hass ticketed at $1.50ea- displayed neatly.
Both prepacks at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS CHERMSIDE

Count 23 Tree 2 Me and Lava Valley Hass at $1.50ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

IGA INDEPENDENT

Costa ‘Jumbo’ Hass Avocados (Size 16) ticketed at $2.50ea. Regular Hass priced at 3 for $4.00.

September 08, 2023

Retail Market Week 35 - 2023

September 08, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Week 34 saw a total despatch of 393,594 cartons which was approximately 36,000 more than Week 33 production. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 9.5 - 20.4 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 23.0 - 27.0 C. Light rainfalls across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 3.0 - 5.6 mm respectively; and an increase in falls across Innisfail and Tully with 17.8 - 28.6mm respectively!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom and an overall good appearance. A few minor defects noted including rub marking and light neck damage.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas remained relatively unchanged since last week and relatively uniform across the three chains as follows: Aldi’s banana ticket price at remained 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 34, 2023 - The industry saw a 17.03% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 498,838 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 70,000 more trays) on Week 33, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 497,482 trays harvested in addition to 1,356 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia has now well and truly taken the lead with 32.39% of the total volume this week, then Tristate with 23.48%, Central NSW with 20.27%; followed by South Qld at 11.83%, Central QLD at 7.49%, and the balance coming from the a combination of Sunshine Coast/Tamborine/North Qld and Northern Rivers (4.54%).

· It is forecast that a total of 420K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 410K and 450K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 467,721 trays. All markets have a relatively heavy supply of smaller fruit which is increasing clearance time of stocks on hand and competitive activity in the market place to try and strengthen sales. Late this week, our SE Qld grower partner at Cherry Creek Orchards experienced their first storm (with hail) of the season and it’s not even summer yet…. we are hoping this is not a sign of things to come, but the rain was welcomed, even if the hail wasn’t.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld with $1.19ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.20-1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.20-1.50ea.

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 ticketed at $3.99/kg.
Minimal bruising and good colour..
Lady Fingers on display for $5.99/kg - these were bruised and needed restocking.

ALDI CARINDALE

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, slightly backward.
Lady Fingers on display for $5.99.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, slight bruising.
Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - most with some green colouring. Kids packs also at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A full display.
Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES LOGANHOLME

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $2.50/kg.
Red Tipped at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea. Featured in this week’s catalogue.
5 piece prepacks priced at $4.99ea and 1kg prepacks at $3.99ea this week.

ALDI CARINDALE

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea.
5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.19ea.
1kg Hass at $3.99 and $4.99ea were the 5 packs.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

Count 23/25 Rockridge Fresh, Lava Valley Hass - ticketed at $1.20ea, well stocked.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.80ea and 5 piece packs at $4.00ea. Organic variety also on display for $3.90ea.

COLES CARINDALE

Hass Avos - at $1.50ea. Supplied by Costas and Romeo’s Farms.
No prepacks here. Organic variety available for $3.90ea.

COLES LOGANHOLME

Romeo’s Best Hass Avocados Ct 23’s ticketed at $1.20ea.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.80ea and Coles 5 Pack were $4.00 ea. Organic priced at $3.90ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Hass ticketed at $1.20ea- displayed neatly, but differing colour in same trays.
1kg packs at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Count 20 Simpsons Hass at $1.50ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

Purpleskin, Simpsons and Avolution Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.20ea.
5 piece prepack at $5.00ea. 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

August 28, 2023

Retail Market Week 34 - 2023

August 28, 2023/ Paul Wilson

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Week 33 saw a total despatch of 357,000 cartons which was approximately 21,000 fewer than Week 32 production. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 9.6 - 17.9 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 23.0 - 28.0 C. Less rainfall across the entire North Qld growing regions this week with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 0mm; and relatively light falls in Innisfail and Tully receiving 6.0 - 9.0mm across the week!

Cavendish this week were found to have relatively good bloom and an overall good appearance. A few minor defects noted including rub marking, neck injury and a light sooty mould on an isolated case.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas remained relatively unchanged since 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 33, 2023 - The industry saw a 17.05% decrease on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 426,234 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 85,000 less trays) on Week 32, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 419,827 trays harvested in addition to 6,407 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Western Australia has now taken the lead with 27.30% of the total volume, then Tristate with 20.72%, Central Qld with 20.10%; followed by South Qld at 16.12%, Central NSW at 10.64%, and the balance coming from the a combination of Sunshine Coast/Tamborine/North Qld and Northern Rivers (5.12%).

· 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 430K and 470K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 432,296 trays.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld with $1.29ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.50ea.

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

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI CANNON HILL

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.
Minimal bruising and good colour..
Lady Fingers on display for $5.99/kg - these were green and needed restocking.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, slightly backward.
Lady Fingers on display for $5.99.
Signage displaying award for ‘Best Supermarket Fruit & Veg in Australia’

ALDI IPSWICH

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, slightly more bruising at this store.
No other varieties on display.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CANNON HILL

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - most with some bruising. Kids packs also at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A full display. A small percentage of green fruit.
Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg and Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

COLES IPSWICH

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CANNON HILL

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. Kids packs at $2.50ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg and Organic at $6.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $2.50ea this week!
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.

WOOLWORTHS IPSWICH

Cavendish Bananas at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $2.50/kg.
Red Tipped at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CANNON HILL

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.29ea - Aldi Super Savers featured in weekly catalogue.
5 piece prepacks priced at $4.99ea and 1kg prepacks at $4.49ea this week.
Packed on dates of 8th to 11th August so fruit age ranges 12 to 15 days.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.29ea - Aldi Super Savers again this week.
1kg prepacks at $4.49ea and 5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

ALDI IPSWICH

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.29ea - Aldi Super Savers.
1kg Hass at $4.49 and $4.99ea were the 5 packs.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CANNON HILL

Count 23/25 Rockridge Fresh, Lava Valley Hass - ticketed at $1.80ea, well stocked. Packed 11th August- 5 days old.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

Hass Avos - at $1.50ea. Supplied by Costas and Romeo’s Farms. A well presented display with good colour. Packed 14th August so fruit age is 9 days.
No prepacks here. Organic variety available for $3.90ea.

COLES IPSWICH

Lovacado and Romeo’s Best Hass Avocados Ct 25’s ticketed at $1.50ea.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.80ea and Coles 5 Pack were $5.00 ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CANNON HILL

Hass ticketed at $1.30ea- displayed neatly, but differing colour in same trays. Supplied by Costa, Simpsons, N&A Fruit distributors.
Packed dates 14th and 15th August so fruit age 8-9 days.
5 piece packs at $6.50ea. 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

Count 20 Simpsons Hass at $1.50ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea. Organic avos at $3.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS IPSWICH

Simpsons and Avolution Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.30ea.
5 piece prepack at $5.00ea. 1kg packs at $4.50ea.

August 28, 2023

Retail Market Week 33 - 2023

August 28, 2023/ Paul Wilson

QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Week 32 saw a total despatch of some 378,000 cartons nationally. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 7.0 - 19.0 C across all major growing regions and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 22.0 - 27.9 C. Rain has been isolated on the Tablelands with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving just 0.8mm and 4.4mm respectively; and heavier falls experienced in Innisfail and Tully receiving 18.0 - 32.4mm across the week!

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom. A degree of minor skin marking present in some displays, less bruising than previous weeks. Ladyfinger sizing was mixed in some stores with some very small fingers found; also noted a presence of some bat/bird marking on a couple of displays.

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 32, 2023 - The industry saw a 18.94% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 513,816 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 80,000 more trays) on Week 31, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 508,865 trays harvested in addition to 4,951 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Central Qld is still in the lead with 25.18% of the total volume; followed by WA with 25.08%, South Qld at 16.32% of the volume, Tristate (15.77%), Central NSW (13.01%), and the balance coming from the a combination of Sunshine Coast/Tamborine/North Qld and Northern Rivers (4.64%).

· It is forecast that a total of 525K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 520K and 530K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 434,308 trays.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld with $1.49ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.80ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.30ea.

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

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.
Less bruising this week.
Lady Fingers on display for $5.99/kg.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg, slightly backward.
Lady Fingers on display for $5.99.

ALDI FAIRFIELD

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg.
Lady Fingers, more green than yellow, priced at the usual $5.99/kg. Some rub marking on the wings.

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - most with some bruising. Kids packs also at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers $8.00/kg.

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. A full display. A small percentage of green fruit.
Kids packs also priced at $4.00ea.
Red Tips $5.50/kg, Lady Fingers $8.00/kg and Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

COLES FAIRFIELD

Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg. Kids packs at $4.00ea.
Red Tips priced at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

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.
Free Fruit for Kids seemed to be the lower quality fruit this week.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

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, the best quality this week.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

Cavendish Bananas at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.
Red Tipped at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $8.00/kg. Organic variety at $6.00/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49ea.
5 piece prepacks priced at $4.99ea and 1kg prepacks at $4.49ea this week.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea.
1kg prepacks at $4.49ea and 5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

ALDI FAIRFIELD

Hass Avocados - priced at $1.49 ea.
1kg Hass at $4.49, this week’s Aldi Super Savers. $4.99ea were the 5 packs.

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

Count 23/25 Rockridge Fresh, Lava Valley Hass - ticketed at $1.80ea, well stocked. Packed 11th August- 5 days old.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

Hass Avos - at $1.80ea. A well presented display with great colour.
5 piece prepacks at $5.00ea. I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea.

COLES FAIRFIELD

Lovacado and Romeo’s Best Hass Avocados Ct 25’s ticketed at $1.80ea.
I’m Perfect 1kg packs priced at $4.50ea and Coles 5 Pack were $5.00 ea.

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

Hass ticketed at $1.30ea- displayed neatly, but differing colour, some bronzing.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

Count 25/28 Simpsons and Ingleside Hass at $1.30ea.
5 piece packs at $5.00ea. 1kg packs at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

Simpsons and Avolution Ct 16 and Ct 18 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50ea.
5 piece prepack at $5.00ea. 1kg packs at $5.00ea.

August 11, 2023

Retail Market Week 32 - 2023

August 11, 2023/ Paul Wilson

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Week 31 saw a total despatch of some 381,000 cartons bananas which was a 5.9% decline on the previous week. Over the last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures have ranged 12.0 - 18.8 C across all major growing regions, not much change here and day time temperatures have remained warmer ranging 20.5 - 24.5 C. Rain has been extensive again in coastal regions much lighter on the Tablelands with Mareeba and Walkamin receiving 4.6mm and 14.2mm respectively; but significant falls experienced and continuing in Innisfail and Tully receiving 85.8 - 99.6mm across the week! Rainfall of this nature continues to impact harvesting and also negative impacts upon tasks such as fertilising; spraying; de-leafing; weeding etc.

Cavendish presented this week with relatively good bloom. Less bruising than previous weeks but more green fruit on display.

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 31, 2023 - The industry saw a 20.96% increase on the previous week’s harvest with a total of 431,996 trays harvested and transported ( approx. 70,000 more trays) on Week 30, 2023 production. Hass variety supplying 427,791 trays harvested in addition to 4,205 trays of assorted other varieties also in this week’s reported figures. Central Qld is still in the lead with 39.93% of the total volume; South Qld has lifted this week contributing 17.66% of the volume followed by WA (13.72%), Central NSW (11.59%), and the balance coming from the a combination of Sunshine Coast/Tamborine/North Qld and Northern Rivers (5.22%).

· It is forecast that a total of 418K trays will be despatched this week nationally. Hass harvest figures forecast for the next two to three weeks thereafter are expected to range between 410K and 430K per week. The current four week average dispatch figure now sits at 442,288 trays.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows - Aldi Qld put their price ticket up $1.49ea on Hass; Coles Qld had Hass ticketed at $1.50ea, and Woolworths had Hass selling at $1.20ea.

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

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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