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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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Bananas at Woolworths

Avocados at Woolworths

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

A display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $2.99/kg. Fruit had a variety of ripeness.
Lady Fingers were priced at $4.99/kg.

ALDI COOPAROO

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

ALDI CARINDALE

A display of Cavendish were priced at $2.99/kg. Some skin marking, greening and neck injuries present.
Lady Fingers priced at $4.99/kg, on special

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea.
Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES COOPAROO

Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg and $3.50/kg??, these had some dullness.
Lady Finger variety at $4.90/kg on special. Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg.
Lady Fingers at $5.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.
All fruit had decent bruising/markings and were somewhat dull.

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg - Eat Now and Eat Later display areas. ‘Mini Bananas’ priced at $3.00 per pack.
Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg, Red Tips at $5.00/kg and Organic at $5.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg. Fruit presented very cleanly. Kids packs at $3.00ea.
Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg. Red Tips at $5.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

Cavendish priced at $3.00/kg. Kids packs at $3.00ea.
Red Tips and Lady Fingers at $5.00/kg. Organics at $5.50/kg.

AVOCADOS AT ALDI