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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. Whilst national production has come somewhat all markets are heavy with stock particularly smaller sizes 28/30/32’s and all bulks. Slightly higher pricing can be found in all markets on quality larger sizes. Quality of supermarket lines is very important at the moment, as with the volume available, they can choose to be picky so ensure your packs are well within spec. We have been experiencing a few underweight trays, please remember to check your tray weights in a range of sizing consistently throughout any packing day, say every 15 minutes, to ensure you are picking up on any variances between blocks etc. and adjust accordingly.

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….

RETAIL SNAPSHOTS OF AVOCADOS

Below: Coles Displays from Sunnybank Hills, Mt Gravatt and Coorparoo

Coles stores had multiple growers Hass Avocados at $1.20ea.
1kg I’m Perfect at $4.00ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00/pack. Organic avocados priced at $3.90ea.
Overall good condition, some fruit with bruising but overall good colour and presentation.

Below: Aldi Displays from Sunnybank Hills, Mt Gravatt and Coorparoo

Hass @ $1.19 each at most stores, but one store still had them priced at $1.49ea.
1kg Avocado nets at $3.99ea.
5 piece packs priced at $4.49ea.

Below: Woolworths Displays from Sunnybank Hills, Mt Gravatt and Coorparoo

Stores stocked Hass, priced at $1.20ea.
5 piece prepacks at $4.90ea. 1kg prepacks priced at $4.50ea.

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Week 36 saw a total despatch of 414,847 cartons which was a slight decrease of approximately 868 cartons on Week 35 production. 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 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.

RETAIL SNAPSHOT OF BANANAS

Below: Coles Sunnybank Hills, Mt Gravatt and Coorparoo

Cavendish were priced at $4.50-4.90/kg and Kids packs were at $4.50-4.90ea.
The majority of fruit had good bloom. Some clusters had very slight bruising.
Lady Fingers were priced at $8.00/kg, Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Organic variety priced at $6.00/kg.

Below: Aldi Sunnybank Hills, Mt Gravatt and Coorparoo

Stores had Cavendish @ $4.49/kg.

Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg.

Below: Woolworths Sunnybank Hills, Mt Gravatt and Coorparoo

Woolworths had Cavendish bananas priced at $4.00/kg, Lil Sana kids banded clusters at $2.50.
Lady fingers were priced at $8.00/kg, Red tips were priced at $5.50/kg and Organic Clusters at $6.00/kg.