Retail Market Week 14 - 2023

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


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

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

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

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

























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

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

  • Some fruit had serious neck damage and brusing.

ALDI COOPAROO

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

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

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

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

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

  • Organic variety were priced at $5.50/kg.

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

COLES COOPAROO

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

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

COLES SUNNYBANK

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

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

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

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

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

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

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea.

  • Some bruising on a large number of fruit.

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

ALDI COOPAROO

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

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

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

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

COLES COOPAROO

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

  • Plentiful volume on display.

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

COLES SUNNYBANK

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

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

  • 5 piece net Packs at $8.20ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

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

  • 5 piece packs at $8.20ea.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK

  • Greenskin Shepards at $1.80ea on special.

  • 5 piece packs at $8.20ea.

 

Retail Market Week 15 - 2023

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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 ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

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

  • Lady Fingers were priced at $4.99/kg.

ALDI COOPAROO

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

ALDI CARINDALE

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

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

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

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

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES COOPAROO

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

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

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg.

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

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

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

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

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

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

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

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

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea.

  • Shepard 5 pack priced at $6.99ea.

ALDI COOPAROO

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

  • 5 piece packs at $6.99ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

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

COLES COOPAROO

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

  • Plentiful volume on display.

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

COLES CARINDALE

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

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

  • 1kg Odd Bunch Packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

  • Greenskin Shepards at $1.80ea on special.

  • 5 piece packs at $8.20ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

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

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

 

Retail Market Week 16 - 2023

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


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

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

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

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



























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

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

  • Lady Fingers were priced at $5.79/kg.

ALDI CARINDALE

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

  • ,No Lady Fingers on display.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

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

  • Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg.

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

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

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

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

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

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

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

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

BUNBURY WA SUPER FARMERS MARKET

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

  • Packs $2.99/kg

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea.

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

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Count 25 Shepard Avocados - $1.79ea.

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

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

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

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

COLES CARINDALE

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

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

  • 1kg Odd Bunch Packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

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

  • 1kg Odd Bunch at $6.50ea.

BUNBURY WA SUPER FARMERS MARKET

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

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

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

 

Retail Market Week 17 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


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

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

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

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




























































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI LOGANHOLME

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

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

ALDI CARINDALE

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

  • Lady Fingers on display for $5.99/kg.

ALDI FAIRFIELD

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

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

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES LOGANHOLME

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

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

COLES CARINDALE

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

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

  • All varieties had a percentage of green fruit.

COLES FAIRFIELD

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

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

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

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

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

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

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

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

WOOLWORTHS BURANDA

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

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

  • Organic at $4.50/kg on special.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI LOGANHOLME

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

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

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Greenskins Count 25 Shepard Avocados - $1.99ea.

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

ALDI FAIRFIELD

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

  • 5 pack priced at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES LOGANHOLME

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

  • 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

COLES CARINDALE

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

COLES FAIRFIELD

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

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

  • 1kg Odd Bunch Packs at $6.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

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

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

WOOLWORTHS BURANDA

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

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

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

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

 

Retail Market Week 11 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


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

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

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

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






















































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI MT GRAVATT EAST

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

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

ALDI TOOWOOMBA

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

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

ALDI ACACIA RIDGE

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

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

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES MT GRAVATT EAST

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

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

COLES TOOWOOMBA

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

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

COLES SUNNYBANK

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

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

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









 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT GRAVATT EAST

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

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

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA

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

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

  • A variety of growers can be seen here.

WOOLWORTHS ACACIA RIDGE

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI MT GRAVATT EAST


  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - priced at $1.79 ea.

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

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

ALDI TOOWOOMBA

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - $1.79ea.

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

  • Shepard Avocados featured in this weeks catalogue!!

ALDI ACACIA RIDGE

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

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

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES MT GRAVATT EAST

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

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

COLES TOOWOOMBA

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

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

  • No prepacks

COLES SUNNYBANK

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

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT GRAVATT EAST

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

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

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA

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

  • 5 piece packs at $7.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS ACACIA RIDGE

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

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

 

Retail Market Week 10 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


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

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

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

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





















































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

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

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

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

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

  • No Lady Fingers.

ALDI LOGANHOLME

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

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

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

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

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

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

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

COLES LOGANHOLME

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

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







 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

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

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

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

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

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

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY


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

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

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • Greenskin Shepard Avocados - $1.99ea.

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

ALDI LOGANHOLME

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

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

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

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

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

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Shepard Avos ticketed at $2.00ea.

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

COLES LOGANHOLME

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

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

  • 5 piece net Packs at $7.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

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

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

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

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

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

 

Retail Market Week 9 - 2023

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


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

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

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

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




















































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

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

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

ALDI CARINDALE

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

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

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

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

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

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

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

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

COLES CARINDALE

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

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

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

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

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

  • Organic at $5.50/kg.




 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

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

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

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

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

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

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY


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

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

  • 5 piece packs priced at $6.99ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

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

  • 1kg Prepacks priced at $7.49ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

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

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

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

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

COLES CARINDALE

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

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

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

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

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

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

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

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

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

  • 1kg Odd Bunch priced at $6.30ea?

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

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

 

Retail Market Week 8 - 2023

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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




















































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

STOCK IN STORES

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY

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

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

ALDI ACACIA RIDGE

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

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

ALDI NORTH TOOWOOMBA

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

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

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

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

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

  • Organic at $5.50/kg.

COLES NORTH TOOWOOMBA

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

  • Organic variety at $5.50/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

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

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

WOOLWORTHS ACACIA RIDGE

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

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

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI GARDEN CITY


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

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

  • 5 piece packs priced at $7.99ea.

ALDI ACACIA RIDGE

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

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

ALDI NORTH TOOWOOMBA

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

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

  • 5 piece packs priced at $7.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES GARDEN CITY

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

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

COLES NORTH TOOWOOMBA

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

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

COLES SMITHFIELD

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

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

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

WOOLWORTHS ACACIA RIDGE

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

  • 1kg Odd Bunch priced at $7.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

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

 

Retail Market Week 42 - 2022

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


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

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

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

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

































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

STOCK IN STORES

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

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

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg

ALDI LOGANHOLME

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

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

ALDI PERTH

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

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

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

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

COLES LOGANHOLME

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

COLES PERTH

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

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

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

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

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

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

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

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

WOOLWORTHS PERTH

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

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

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

ALDI LOGANHOLME

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

  • 5 piece packs still at $5.99ea.

ALDI PERTH

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

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

  • 5 piece packs priced at $7.90ea.

COLES LOGANHOLME

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

  • Good mix of condition.

COLES PERTH

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

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

  • 1kg packs at $6.30ea.

WOOLWORTHS LOGANHOLME

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

  • 1kg packs at $6.30ea.

WOOLWORTHS PERTH

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

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

 

Retail Market Week 41 - 2022

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


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

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

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

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
































BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

STOCK IN STORES

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Found clusters with sap staining, rub, wounds and bruising.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg

ALDI REDBANK PLAINS

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - a portion of display had dull bloom with small skin marks including rub, speckle, bruising.

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

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Some really quite dull clusters present, with speckle and skin marking.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.49/kg

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, except bottom tier which was double up, slightly dull in colour and bloom this week. Sap stains and small skin marks apparent. Kids packs at $3.00/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers on special for $5.50/kg - these presented well in terms of colour and skin appeal.

COLES REDBANK PLAINS

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.00/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $3.00. A portion of the fruit was semi-colour, some clusters with light skin marking - display unit could do with a clean.

  • Lady Fingers on special at $5.90/kg - very clean fruit and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.00/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, majority of which was backward in condition and slightly dull in bloom this week. Some dull clusters with multiple small skin marks and some sooty mould present.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers on special for $5.50/kg - low stock levels on display.

COLES TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD GARDENS

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

  • Lady Fingers on special at $5.50/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg - some clusters starting to spot.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • Cavendish priced at $2.00/kg - display tidy - majority of the stock on display was backward in condition. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg. Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS REDBANK PLAINS

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $2.50/kg - a relatively neat display - fruit bloom and colour were appealing - odd cluster found with split peel.

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

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $2.00/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg. Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg supplied by Costa’s. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD GARDENS

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $2.00/kg - a relatively neat display though the proportion of eat later cavs exceeded the eat now stock levels.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg - couple of clusters with minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • NZ Hass Avocados count 23’s at $1.69ea - mix of stage of ripeness on offer. Packed dates of 15th September therefore 27 days old.

  • Hass 5 piece at $5.99ea and 1kg Net packs at $5.79ea.

ALDI REDBANK PLAINS

  • Skylark NZ Hass Avocados Count 23/25 - majority of fruit with purple/black hue to skin - priced at $1.69 ea.

  • 1kg at $5.79ea, stock was ripe and 5 piece packs also at $5.99ea. Some of the nets contained fruit that was quite soft.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • NZ Hass Avocados count 25’s at $1.69ea - loose stock very firm. Packed dates of 14th September - therefore 28 days old.

  • Hass 5 piece at $5.99ea and 1kg Net packs at $5.79ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • Ct 20 and 23 Australian and NZ Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.80ea. Packed dates range 12th Sept on NZ to 4th Oct for Australian - so age varies from 8 days to 30 days. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

COLES REDBANK PLAINS

  • Count 23/25 Australian Hass neatly presented and ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • Good mix of condition.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Ct 25 Australian Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.80ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

  • 5 piece packs at $7.90 and 1kg packs at $5.90. Organic Avocados at $4.00ea - no stock.

COLES TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD GARDENS

  • Count 25 Barham’s Australian Hass and Costa Hass very neatly presented and ticketed at $1.80ea. Fruit with packed dates of 30th Sept so 12 days old.

  • Good mix of condition. 5 piece packs at $7.90ea, 1kg packs at $5.90ea and Organic variety at $4.00ea - these were very ripe and starting to feel hollow.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA - KEARNEY SPRINGS

  • NZ Hass in count 20-23’s and fruit supplied by Giofrelle Australian Ct 23 Hass all were ticketed at $2.00ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Note signage promoting eat now and eat later but all loose stock was eat now. This signage needs to be larger and extend across the entire display to be more effective. NZ stock packed 12th to 20th Sept so fruit age is 22 to 30 days old.

  • 5 piece prepacks were priced at $7.90ea but no stock on the display area and 1kg packs at $6.30ea..

WOOLWORTHS REDBANK PLAINS

  • Hass- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.70 each. Mix of maturities on offer - some pieces quite soft.

  • 5 piece prepacks by Simpsons at $6.90ea and 1kg packs at $5.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • NZ Hass in count 23-25’s were ticketed at $2.00ea packed 14th Sept so 28 days old, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • 5 piece prepacks were priced at $6.90ea and 1kg packs at $6.30ea..

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA - CLIFFORD GARDENS

  • Hass- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $2.00 each. Mix of maturities on offer with deducted Eat Now columns x 2 and 1 column of Eat Later stock (except one tray placement) - one of the best displays seen this week.

  • 1kg packs at $6.30ea.

 

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National transport figures for last week declined by 4% to 416,341 cartons (some 17,500 ctns less than last week). This is rather surprising by all accounts however having said this, the next full moon is not that far off - the 9th October to be exact, so we can expect to see a lift in this figure in the not too distant weeks. In this last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures ranged 16.5 - 20.9 C across the growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 28.2 to 31.5C -as the days gradually lengthen and the barometer starts to climb we will see fruit growth rates comparatively increase. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions in the north received almost no rain bar Mareeba receiving just 0.2mm. Cavendish banana bunch age is currently at 17 weeks with this expected to be back to 16-17 weeks by mid-October; as the weather continues to warm. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous winter growing periods of cold overnight and morning lows. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. We expect to see the presence of underpeel chill and hence dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

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

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continue to reflect the impact of cold growth periods throughout winter with fruit of less bright appearance present in varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; speckle; small rub marks, speckle and sap staining. There is still the odd few clusters with split peel present and in one store sooty mould was also observed.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $3.50/kg in stores frequented and Coles also offered fruit at $3.50-$4.00/kg dependant upon location visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.






























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Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

·       Week 38 - A total of just 285,035 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a significant decline of 21% ( approx. 73,600 less trays) on Week 37, 2022 production. This week we saw Central NSW climb to the top contributing 30% of the total volume; followed by Tristate at 22%; South Qld at 16% followed closely WA at 14%; whilst NZ and Central Qld only supplied 8% each of the overall total. The remaining 2% is made up of contributions from North Qld, Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 252K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for supplies to be strengthening with volumes of approximately 345K to 390K trays per week expected. For the first time in quite a while, the current four week average dispatch has stayed below 400K at 353,388 trays.

Major supermarkets were again relatively close in monetary terms in their offering this week for avocado pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.49 to $1.80ea - no real change from last week.  Market pricing in Brisbane and Sydney has continued to firm, which is great news for growers, prices range $24-$28 with main sales $26-$28 ( the odd $30/tray fore real glamour fruit). In Victoria, the increased supply of quality WA fruit has seen pricing of $30-$34/tray for premium fruit; $26-$30 on other Australian grown hass. Prices for class one fruit have been falling within a range of $14 -$20/tray.  There have been some class one and second bulks on the market this week with prices ranging $10-$20.

We are continuing to supply Hass grown in the SE corner of Qld from the region of Blackbutt. Temperatures in this region have been a touch warmer this week with overnight/early morning temps ranging 7-14.5C and daytimes warming up to 21-27C whilst rain has continued its presence this week with a total of 20-34mm across the region. Our Packing team are working tirelessly to ensure fruit quality is within specification each week - we are continuing to find a slightly higher presence of nodule damage with continued wet weather, with the more heavily marked pieces being removed from the packs to ensure fruit is in spec. Main fruit sizing continues to fall within Ct 20-23. All going well supply from this district should see us through to mid-late October. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications - supplies expected for another two to three weeks.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 12 to 33 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  It should be noted we saw the first of the New Zealand fruit on Woolworths shelves this week and Aldi had NZ hass for the second week in Brisbane.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows:  Aldi Qld had NZ Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.49ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central and SE Qld Hass ticketed at $1.50ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had both Central Qld grown Hass and NZ Hass selling at $1.70 to $1.80/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. Aldi seemed to have a much higher percentage of quite ripe fruit on shelf this week.

 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Some really quite dull clusters present, with speckle and skin marking.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg

ALDI NEWSTEAD

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display had dull bloom with small skin marks and some rust thrip damage.

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

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks noted. Semi-colour fruit was quite backward.

  • Costa Lady Fingers on display for $5.99/kg. Sold in hands for customers to break apart.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, slightly dull in colour and bloom this week. Some dull clusters with multiple small skin marks. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers on special for $5.90/kg - these presented well in terms of colour and skin appeal.

COLES NEWFARM

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $4.00. Majority of fruit was semi-colour, some clusters with heavy speckle and sooty mould.

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

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg some clusters with small skin defects, rust thrip damage. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.

  • All lines needed restocking in this store.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Organic bananas at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS NEWSTEAD

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $3.50/kg - a relatively neat display but with a lot of spillover stock- a low level presence of minor scarring - odd cluster found with split peel.

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

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • NZ Hass Avocados count 23’s and 25’s at $1.49ea - loose stock very ripe. Packed dates of 25th August there stock is 33 days old.

  • Hass 5 piece at $4.99ea and 1kg Net packs at $5.99ea. These lines also contained a high percentage of ripe stock.

ALDI NEWSTEAD

  • Freshmax NZ Hass Avocados Count 23/25 - firm fruit - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • 1kg at $5.79ea, stock was ripe, on special and 5 piece packs also at $5.99ea.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Skylark NZ Hass in count 23 available for sale at $1.49ea. Packed date 28th August, so fruit age is 31 days old. Most fruit was ripe.

  • 5 piece packs selling at $5.99ea and 1kg packs at $5.79ea - again this line was ripe.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES MT OMMANEY

  • Ct 23 Australian Hass Avocados from Tree-2-Me packed by Avorama- ticketed at $1.50ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers. One piece found with puncture wound.

  • 5 piece packs at $4.90 and 1kg packs at $7.90.

COLES NEWFARM

  • Count 25/28 Australian Hass very neatly presented and ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • Good mix of condition.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Loose Count 25 Hass from Costas priced at $1.50ea, packed 20th Sept, age ranges 8 to 15 days.

  • 1kg IM Perfect packs priced at $5.90ea and 5 piece packs at $7.90ea..

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Hass in count 23-25’s were ticketed at $1.70ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • Both prepacks were priced at $5.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS NEWSTEAD

  • Team NZ Hass supplied by the Darling Group packed 30th August (29 days old) as well as Avolution Australian hass packed 15th Sept (13 days old)- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $2.00 each. Mix of maturities on offer.

  • 5 piece prepacks by Simpsons at $6.90ea and 1kg packs at $5.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Avolution Australian Hass Ct 25 and Darling Group NZ Ct 20 Hass ticketed at $1.70ea, displayed on one side of an A Frame display opposite the entrance to the produce department.

  • Prepacks: 1kg packs at $5.90ea. 5 piece packs at $5.90ea supplied by Simpsons were very ripe and soft. Organic at $3.50ea.

 

Retail Market Week 38 - 2022

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National transport figures for last week were of 433,800 cartons. Spring we believe is finally here as temperatures are rising and the sun is shining, in North Qld at least. In this last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures ranged 14.5 - 23.1 C across the growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 26.9 to 32.6C -as the days gradually lengthen and the barometer starts to climb we will see fruit growth rates comparatively increase. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions in the north received minimal falls with in the range of 0 to 1mm. Cavendish banana bunch age is currently at 17 weeks with this expected to be back to 16-17 weeks by mid-October; as the weather continues to warm. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous winter growing periods of cold overnight and morning lows. Sub-ten degree temperatures cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. We expect to see the presence of underpeel chill and hence dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.49/kg this week.  The markets all have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $16-$31 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

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

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $3.50/kg in stores frequented and Coles also offered fruit at $3.50/kg in all three locations visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.





























BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

·       Week 37 - A total of 358,664 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a 1% increase ( approx. 3000 more trays) on Week 36, 2022 production – South Qld took the reigns in terms of production this week accounting for 19% of this volume followed closely by Central NSW who accounted for 18%; next in line were Central QLD and Tristate each contributing 17%; NZ’s share crept up to 14% and WA maintained 12% of the overall total. The remaining 3% is made up of contributions from North Qld, Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 348K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for slightly lower quantities of approximately 336K to 390K trays per week. For the first time in quite a while, the current four week average dispatch has dipped below 400K at 393,985 trays.

Major supermarkets were again relatively close in monetary terms in their offering this week for avocado pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.49 to $1.80ea.  Market pricing has stabilised and is starting to firm which is great news for growers, main range $22-$26 with main sales $22-$24.. Prices for class one fruit have been falling within a range of $12 -$18/tray.  There have been some class one and second bulks on the market this week with prices ranging $10-$20.

We are continuing to supply Hass grown in the SE corner of Qld from the region of Blackbutt. Temperatures in this region have been a touch warmer this week with overnight/early morning temps ranging 6-13.9C and daytimes warming up to 19-27C whilst rain has continued its presence this week with a total of 8-12mm across the region. Our Packing team are working tirelessly to ensure fruit quality is within specification each week - we are continuing to find a slightly higher presence of nodule damage with continued wet weather, with the more heavily marked pieces being removed from the packs to ensure fruit is in spec. Main fruit sizing continues to fall within Ct 20-23. All going well supply from this district should see us through to mid-late October. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications and they too have been held up by the rain this week as well as a public holiday for the Queens passing which will impact the packshed - supplies expected for another three to four weeks.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 12 to 18 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  It should be noted we saw the first of the New Zealand fruit on Woolworths shelves this week and Aldi had NZ hass for the second week in Brisbane.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows:  Aldi Qld had NZ Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.49ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central and SE Qld Hass ticketed at $1.50ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had both Central Qld grown Hass and NZ Hass selling at $1.70 to $1.80/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. Aldi seemed to have a much higher percentage of quite ripe fruit on shelf this week.

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

STOCK IN STORES

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg - odd split peel found and minor skin marking.

  • Costa Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg

ALDI LUTWYCHE

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display had dull bloom.

  • Costa Lady Fingers were priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks noted.

  • Lady Fingers not on display.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, slightly dull in colour and bloom this week. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.

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

COLES LUTWYCHE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $4.00. Majority of fruit had relatively good colour.

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

COLES GARDEN CITY

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

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

  • All lines needed restocking in this store.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS LUTWYCHE

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $3.50/kg - a relatively neat display- a low level presence of minor scarring.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.50/kg - couple of clusters with minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $6.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

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

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Australian and NZ Hass Avocados count 23’s and 25’s supplied by Delroy’s and Freshmax respectively, selling at $1.49ea. Stock was very ripe.

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

ALDI LUTWYCHE

  • Australian and NZ Hass Avocados Count 23/25 supplied by Delroys (Sunnyspot Packing) and Freshmax respectively - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • 1kg at $5.99ea on special and 5 piece packs also at $4.99ea.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • NZ Skylark Hass in count 23 available for sale at $1.49ea. Most fruit was ripe. Label reads a pack date of 23rd August??

  • 5 piece packs selling at $4.99ea and 1kg packs at $5.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.50ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

  • 5 piece packs at $4.90 and 1kg packs at $7.90.

COLES LUTWYCHE

  • Count 25/28 Hass and Gem Hass from Costa and other suppliers very neatly presented but concern over condition of bottom layer of stock with weight of stock piled on top on the end unit display. Fruit ticketed at $1.50ea. Table top display plix could do with a clean.

  • Good mix of condition. 5 piece packs at $7.90ea and 1kg IMPERFECT packs at $4.90ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Loose Count 25 Hass from Costas and Tree-2-Me priced at $1.50ea, age ranges 12 to 15 days.

  • 1kg IM Perfect packs priced at $4.90ea and 5 piece packs at $7.90ea..

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Mix of Australian and Team NZ Hass in count 18-20’s were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

WOOLWORTHS LUTWYCHE

  • Simpson farms packed 3rd Sept and Purpleskin immediately to the left upon entry to the store Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.70 each. Fruit was mixed in terms of ripeness, generally speaking the Purpleskin stock was further along in condition.

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

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Simpson Australian Hass and Team NZ Hass ticketed at $1.70ea, displayed on one side of an A Frame display opposite the entrance to the produce department.

  • Prepacks: 1kg packs at $6.90ea. 5 piece packs at $7.50ea. Organic at $3.50ea.

 

Retail Market Week 37 - 2022

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National transport figures for last week were of 432,200 cartons. Spring we believe is finally here as temperatures are rising and the sun is shining, in North Qld at least. In this last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures ranged 13.8 - 21.4 C across the growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 26.3 to 31.3C -as the days gradually lengthen and the barometer starts to climb we will see fruit growth rates comparatively increase. In terms of rainfall, all major growing regions in the north received minimal falls with in the range of 0 to 2mm. Cavendish banana bunch age is currently at 17 weeks with this expected to be back to 16-17 weeks by later this month; as the weather continues to warm. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous weeks of cold overnight and morning lows. Sub-ten degree temperatures cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. We expect to see the presence of underpeel chill and hence dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.49/kg this week.  The markets all have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $16-$32 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continue to reflect the impact of cold growth periods throughout winter with sub 10C temperatures experienced both on the Tablelands and along the coast with less bright and dull bloomed fruit present in varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; minor neck damage; small rub marks, speckle and sap staining.  Colour varied - slightly backward in some stores; developing to a good yellow hue.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $3.50-$4.00/kg in stores frequented and Coles offered fruit at $3.50/kg in all three locations visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.




























BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

·       Week 36 - A total of 355,640 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a 14% decrease ( approx. 58500 less trays) on Week 35, 2022 production – Central Qld maintained the lead in production accounting for 28% of this volume; followed by Central NSW in second place contributed 20% of this; Tristate 16%; WA and South Qld each contributed 12%; whilst New Zealand contributed 7% of the overall total. The remaining 5% is made up of contributions from North Qld, Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 344K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for slightly lower quantities of approximately 310K to 370K trays per week. The current four week average dispatch as of this week is 421,290 trays.

Major supermarkets were again relatively close in monetary terms in their offering this week for avocado pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.49 to $1.70ea.  There has been a further reduction in market pricing of hass in the last week, with some traders stock piling fruit (some of which has been self ripening and therefore needing to be cleared) so premium tray sales are tending to be in the mid twenties, main range $20-$24 with main sales $20-$22.. Prices for class one fruit have been falling within a range of $10 -$18/tray.  There have been some class one and second bulks on the market this week with prices ranging $10-$20.

We are continuing to supply Hass grown in the SE corner of Qld from the region of Blackbutt. Temperatures in this region have been a touch warmer this week with overnight/early morning temps ranging 5.6-13.4C and daytimes warming up to 18-24C whilst rain has continued its presence this week with a total of 12-22mm across the region. This continues to wreak havic with harvesting and transferring of fruit to the pack shed between wet periods. Our Packing team are working tirelessly to ensure fruit quality is within specification each week - we have been finding a slightly higher presence of nodule damage this week, with the more heavily marked pieces being removed from the packs to ensure fruit is in spec. Main fruit sizing continues to fall within Ct 20-23. All going well supply from this district should see us through to mid-late October. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications and they too have been held up by the rain this week with more forecast for the week to follow - supplies expected for another four to five weeks, perhaps a week longer depending upon how much of hold up the rain is.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 12 to 15 days from packed date on tray labels that were visible.  It should be noted we saw the first of the New Zealand fruit on Aldi shelves this week in Brisbane.

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows:  Aldi Qld had Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.49ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central Qld and Giofrelle Hass ticketed at $1.50ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had Central Qld grown Hass selling at $1.70/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. Aldi seemed to have a much higher percentage of quite ripe fruit on shelf this week.

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Some clusters had heavier scarring - possibly carry over fruit. Majority of clusters had dull bloom and were green.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg

ALDI FOREST LAKE

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display had dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers were priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks noted as well as dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg, these were half green and half bruised.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, slightly dull in colour and bloom this week. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

COLES FOREST LAKE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $3.50. Majority of fruit had good colour.

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

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

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

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, these were slightly bruised and Red Tips were priced at $5.50/kg.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

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

  • Lady Fingers at $7.00/kg and Red Tips at $6.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS FOREST LAKE

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $4.00/kg - a relatively neat display- a low level presence of minor scarring; bloom of some clusters has been impacted by the winter weather.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - couple of clusters with rub marking and minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $7.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

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

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic bananas at $6.50/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • Hass Avocados count 23’s and 25’s supplied by Delroy’s at $1.49ea. Toulsens Tree to Me Hass.

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

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • Hass Avocados Count 23/25 - priced at $1.49 ea. Freshmax/DBM suppliers of NZ Hass this week - first week on shelf for the new season.

  • 1kg at $5.99ea on special and 5 piece packs also at $5.99ea.

ALDI FOREST LAKE

  • Toulsen’s “Tree 2 Me” Hass supplied by Delroy’s in count 23 available for sale at $1.49ea. Most fruit was very ripe. Fruit packed 5th Sept so 9 days old.

  • 5 piece packs selling at $5.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.50ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers supplied by Costa’s and Giofrelle’s in mainly count 25’s. It is a constant finding at this store, that the table display is used as a dumping ground for packaging as staff refill adjacent refrigerated product.

  • Organic variety priced at $3.50ea. 5 piece packs at $4.90 and 1kg packs at $5.90.

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • Count 25/28 Hass from Costa and other suppliers very neatly presented and ticketed at $1.50ea.

  • Good mix of condition. 5 piece packs at $4.90ea and 1kg IMPERFECT packs at $5.90ea.

COLES FOREST LAKE

  • Loose Count 25/28 Hass from Costas (Gem Hass) ; Simpson’s; Giofrelle’s and OB Farms priced at $1.50ea with packed dates anywhere from 30th August to 2nd Sept meaning fruit age ranges 12 to 15 days. Found a few pieces with scarring and deformities.

  • 1kg IM Perfect packs priced at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Hass in count 23-25’s were ticketed at $1.70ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • Prepacks: 5 piece packs at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Simpson farms and Purpleskin fruit- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.70 each. Fruit was quite ripe. Simpson Fruit packed 24th August so 21 days old.

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

WOOLWORTHS FOREST LAKE

  • Hass supplied by Purpleskin in count 16’s packed 1st Sept so fruit age 13 days were ticketed at $1.70ea, displayed on one side of an A Frame display opposite the entrance to the produce department.

  • Prepacks: 1kg packs at $6.90ea. Organic at $3.50ea.

 

Retail Market Week 36 - 2022

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National transport figures for last week were of 437,500 cartons. Spring might be here by the calendar, bur we are still having some cool starts to the day on farms. In this last week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures ranged 11.8 - 21.4 C across the growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 23.6 to 29.6C -as the days gradually lengthen and the barometer starts to climb we will see fruit growth rates comparatively increase. In terms of rainfall, Mareeba, Tully and Innisfail each received in the vicinity of 30-40mm across the week, whilst the other major growing regions received much lighter falls of 2 to 4mm. Cavendish banana bunch age is currently at 17-18 weeks with this expected to be back to 16-17 weeks by later this month; as the weather continues to warm. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous weeks of cold overnight and morning lows. Sub-ten degree temperatures cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. We expect to see the presence of underpeel chill and hence dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.99/kg this week.  The markets all have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $16-$30 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week continue to reflect the impact of cold growth periods throughout winter with sub 10C temperatures experienced both on the Tablelands and along the coast with less bright and dull bloomed fruit present in varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; minor neck damage; small rub marks and sap staining.  Some odd clusters found with split peel. Colour varied - slightly backward in some stores; developing to a good yellow hue.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $3.50 to $4.00/kg in all three stores frequented and Coles offered fruit at $3.50 to 4.50/kg depending upon the location of the store visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.



























BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

·       Week 35 - A total of 414,212 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents an 7% decrease ( approx. 32000 less trays) on Week 34, 2022 production – Central Qld maintained the lead in production accounting for 32% of this volume; followed by Central NSW in second place contributed 20% of this; 14.5% from South Qld; WA contributed 10.7%; as did Tristate; whilst New Zealand contributed 7% of the overall total. The remaining 5% is made up of contributions from North Qld, Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 348K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for slightly lower quantities of approximately 325K to 355K trays per week. The current four week average dispatch as of this week is 437,714 trays.

Major supermarkets were again relatively close in monetary terms in their offering this week for avocado pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.40 to $1.69ea.  There has been a slight reduction in market pricing of hass in the last week, with some traders stock piling fruit (some of which has been self ripening and therefore needing to be cleared) so premium tray sales are tending to be in the mid twenties, main range $21-$25. Prices for class one fruit have been falling within a range of $10 -$17/tray.  There have been some class one and second bulks on the market this week with prices ranging $10-$20.

We are supplying Hass grown in the SE corner of Qld from the region of Blackbutt. Temperatures in this region have been a touch warmer this week with overnight/early morning temps ranging 5-12.6C and daytimes warming up to 15-22C whilst rain has continued its presence this week with a total of 18-24mm across the region. This has made it interesting in relation to harvesting and transferring of fruit to the pack shed between wet periods. Our Packing team are working hard to ensure fruit quality is within specification each week - we have been finding a slightly higher presence of nodule damage this week, with the more heavily marked pieces being removed from the packs to ensure fruit is in spec. Main fruit sizing continues to fall within Ct 20-23. All going well we look to increase our production by 10-20% throughout the next 6-8 weeks. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications are met and that fruit quality is consistent throughout the season - fruit quality from this region has been good with supplies expected for another five or so weeks.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 7 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 Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.69ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central Qld and NQ Hass ticketed at $1.50ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had Central Qld grown Hass selling at $1.40/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat.

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Some clusters had heavier scarring - possiblly carry over fruit. Majority of clusters had dull bloom and a white powdered covering.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display had dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers were priced at $5.99/kg.

ALDI MT GRAVATT EAST

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks noted as well as dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $5.99/kg, these were half green and half bruised.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.50/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, slightly dull in colour and bloom this week. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, Organic also on display for $6.00/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY FOLLOWED BY MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg , as Kid’s packs also at $3.50 at Garden City; whilst $4.50/kg ea at Mt Gravatt East store. Majority of fruit had good colour.

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

COLES LOCAL HAMILTON

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.50/kg. Kids packs at $4.50/kg.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, these were mostly green.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg (very minimal stock).

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY followed by MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $3.50/kg (Collins fruit) - a relatively neat display- a low level presence of minor scarring; bloom of some clusters has been impacted by the winter weather. Pricing at Mt Gravatt East (Howe Farming fruit) was $4.00/kg on cavendish.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - couple of clusters with rub marking and minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $7.00/kg.

WOOLWORTHS DOOMBEN

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg (Mackays fruit), Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic bananas at $7.00/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Hass Avocados count 23’s and 25’s at $1.69ea.

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

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Toulsen’s “Tree 2 Me” packed by Avorama available in Count 23/25 - priced at $1.69 ea.

  • 1kg at $5.99ea on special and 5 piece packs also at $5.99ea.

ALDI MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Toulsen’s “Tree 2 Me” Hass in count 23 available for sale at $1.69ea.

  • 5 piece packs selling at $5.99ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CARINDALE

  • An extremely neat and well positioned end display of Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.50ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

  • Organic variety priced at $3.50ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY AND MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Count 25/28 Hass from Simpsons on display for $1.50ea.

  • Good mix of condition. 5 piece packs at $4.90ea and 1kg IMPERFECT packs at $6.90ea.

COLES LOCAL HAMILTON

  • Loose Count 25 Hass from Costas (Gem Hass) and Barham Hass priced at $1.50ea.

  • 1kg IM Perfect packs priced at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Hass in count 14-23’s were ticketed at $1.40ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • Prepacks: 5 piece packs at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY AND MT GRAVATT EAST

  • Simpson farms and Purpleskin fruit- Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.40 each.

  • 5 piece prepacks at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS DOOMBEN

  • Simpson Hass in count 25’s were ticketed at $1.40ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Simpson fruit packed 17th August so fruit age is 13-20 days old.

  • Prepacks: 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

 

Retail Market Week 35 - 2022

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National transport figures for last week were approximately 450,000 cartons. As stated last week, we expect overall production to start increasing steadily with each week as the weather is progressively warming with the commencement of spring only a couple of weeks away. As far as weather conditions this week in the far north, early A.M. temperatures ranged 11.3 - 21.5 C across the growing regions - whilst day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 22.0 to 28.2C - across the week. In terms of rainfall, both Tully and Innisfail received in the vicinity of 84mm each across the week, whilst the other major growing regions received much lighter falls of 0.6 to 9.2mm. Cavendish banana bunch age is currently at 17 weeks with this expected to be back to 16 weeks by later this month as the weather continues to warm. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous weeks of cold overnight and morning lows. Sub-ten degree temperatures cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. We expect to see the presence of underpeel chill and hence dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $3.00 to $3.49/kg this week.  The markets all have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $16-$30 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week reflected the cooler temperatures we have been experiencing both on the Tablelands and along the coast reasonably well with less bright bloomed fruit and a growing presence of fruit with dull bloom of varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; minor neck damage; as well as bronzing; bruising; small rub marks and sap staining.  Colour varied - slightly backward in some stores; developing to a good yellow hue.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $3.50/kg in all three stores frequented and Coles offered fruit at $4.00/kg depending upon the location of the store visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.



























BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

·       Week 34 - A total of 446,680 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents an 5% decrease ( approx. 21000 less trays) on Week 33, 2022 production – Central Qld maintained the lead in production accounting for 40% of this volume; followed by Central NSW in second place contributed 19% of this; 15% from South Qld; WA contributed 8%; Tristate 6% and New Zealand at 5.5% of the overall total. The remaining 5.5% is made up of contributions from North Qld, Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 369K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for slightly lower quantities of approximately 340K to 350K trays per week. The current four week average dispatch as of this week is 438,499 trays.

Major supermarkets were again relatively close in monetary terms in their offering this week for avocado pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.69 to $1.80ea.  Hass market pricing seems to have stabilised with very little change comparative to last week. Prices ranging between $16-$28/tray for premium and a range of $11 -$17/tray for class one.  There continues to be very few bulk Hass on the market currently as what is available is being used for prepacking to service the supermarkets predominantly.

We are supplying Hass grown in the SE corner of Qld from the region of Blackbutt. This region continues to experience some cool overnight/morning temps in recent weeks ranging 1.8-11C and daytimes warming up to 15-20.3C - which makes for some brisk early mornings on the farm leading into glorious days. Our Packing team are working hard to ensure fruit quality is within specification each week. Main fruit sizing continues to be Ct 20-23 - we had intended on packing a little more this week from this region, however the weather had other ideas with rainfall impacting the number of harvestable hours. All going well we look to increase our production by 10-20% throughout the next 6-8 weeks. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications are met and that fruit quality is consistent throughout the season - fruit quality from this region has been good with supplies expected for another six weeks.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing. Fruit age ranged 6 to 20 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 Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.69ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central Qld and NQ Hass ticketed at $1.70ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had Central Qld grown Hass selling at $1.70 to $1.80/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat.

In the graphical depiction below, courtesy of Neilson Harvest to Home data, it is interesting to note that whilst there has definitely been an uptake in both the number of households purchasing the humble avocado (rising by 4%) and indeed the volume being purchased ( an approx. increase of 13%), it is not quite keeping pace with the overall value of the avocado, which is well down for the period 52 weeks to 17 July 2022 (with dollar sales reducing by 25.7%) which can be directly related to industry production levels.

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

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

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Fruit had full colour, some clusters had heavier scarring - possiblly carry over fruit. Majority of clusters had dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at $5.99/kg

ALDI TOOWOOMBA

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display had dull bloom.

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS - REFURBISHED STORE!

  • A single layer display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks noted as well as dull bloom.

  • This store has recently been refurbished, the produce section is now located on entrance like many other Aldi stores.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step, better colour and bloom this week. Kids packs at $4.00/kg affected by winter growing conditions.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg although no Lady Finger stock on display.

COLES TOOWOOMBA

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg, as Kid’s packs also at $4.00. Majority of fruit had good colour.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - no stock; and Red Tips at $5.50/kg - minimal clusters.

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. Majority of fruit presented better at this store, though a few random clusters were heavily marked. Kids packs at $4.00/kg.

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

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks - bloom a little brighter than some stores. Note had signage educating customers that fruit with a dull appearance is as a result of the cold weather but still eats well.

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

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $3.50/kg - a relatively neat display- a low level presence of minor scarring; bloom of some clusters has been impacted by the winter weather. “"Fresh Market Update” present educating customers re impact of cold winter weather on bloom. Mackays fruit packed 18th August meaning fruit age was 13 days.

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

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg but ‘Eat Later’ fruit priced at $4.00/kg? Kids packs at $3.50ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks.

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

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass Avocados count 23’s and 25’s at $1.69ea supplied by Avolution (Sunnyspot) and Costa’s (Lava Valley).Fruit packed dates vary from 12th August to 25th August so fruit age is 6 to 9 days.

  • Hass 5 piece at $5.99ea and 1kg Net packs on special as per the Aldi Catalogue at $4.99ea.

ALDI TOOWOOMBA

  • Toulsen’s “Tree 2 Me” packed by Avorama available in Count 23/25 - priced at $1.69 ea.

  • 1kg at $4.99ea on special and featured in this weeks catalogue and 5 piece packs at $5.99ea.

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS - REFURBISHED STORE!

  • Toulsen’s “Tree 2 Me” Hass in count 23 packed 22nd August available for sale at $1.69ea.

  • 5 piece packs selling at $5.99ea.

  • NOTE produce is now at the front of this store to greet customers.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • An extremely neat and well positioned end display of Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.70ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.
    5 piece prepacks priced at $7.90ea.

COLES TOOWOOMBA

  • Count 25 Hass from Simpsons on display for $1.70ea. Fruit packed 16th August so age is 15 days.

  • Good mix of condition. 5 piece packs at $7.90ea and 1kg IMPERFECT packs at $5.00ea.

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Loose Count 25 Hass from Costas (Gem Hass) and Barham Hass priced at $1.70ea. Gems packed 20th August so 11 days old.

  • 5pk prepacks priced at $7.90ea and 1kg IM Perfect packs priced at $5.00ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass in count 14-23’s were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Simpson Farm fruit present (this line packed 11th to 14th August so 16-20 days old). A few pieces that were found very soft, some body rots and blue copper residue.

  • Prepacks: 5 piece packs at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS TOOWOOMBA

  • Simpson farms and Purpleskin fruit- some fruit packed 11th August so age is 20 days; Count 20/23 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.70 each.

  • 5 piece prepacks at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Simpson Hass in count 25’s were ticketed at $1.70ea, displayed on A Frame display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Simpson fruit packed 11th August so fruit age is 19-20 days old.

  • Prepacks: 5 piece packs at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

 

Retail Market Week 34 - 2022

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


 Whilst National transport figures for last week were approximately 466,000 cartons which is an increase of some 20,000 cartons on the previous week. As stated last week, we expect overall production to start increasing steadily with each week as the weather is progressively warming with the commencement of spring only a couple of weeks away. In the last week however we saw another dip below 10C in early A.M. temperatures with lows of 7.4 - 15.2 C across the growing regions - unfortunately these lows will lengthen the presence of underpeel discolouration coming from all regions. Day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 23.0 to 28.9C - across the week. In terms of rainfall, most regions have remained dry in the last week with just Walkamin receiving 0.4mm. We continue to actively pulling back on Cavendish banana bunch age to avoid overfull fruit and subsequent splitting, we are currently at 17-18 weeks bunch age - with the weather continuing to warm bunch age will continue to decrease. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous weeks of cold overnight and morning lows. Sub-ten degree temperatures cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. With the most recent cold snap being this week we are likely to see a presence of fruit with dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $3.29 to $4.49/kg this week.  The markets all have light to moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $18-$34 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week reflected the cooler temperatures we have been experiencing both on the Tablelands and along the coast reasonably well with less bright bloomed fruit and a growing presence of fruit with dull bloom of varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; minor neck damage; as well as bronzing; bruising; small rub marks and sap staining.  Colour varied - slightly backward in some stores; developing to a good yellow hue.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $4.49/kg at the first store visited which did not have any close comp nearby however in the larger centres Aldi’s ticketed price for bananas was $3.99/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $4.00/kg in all three stores frequented and Coles offered fruit at $4.00-$4.50/kg depending upon the location of the store visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets again this week as can be expected for the next few months.


























BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

·       Week 33 - A total of 467,886 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents an increase of 11% ( approx. 46500 more trays) on Week 32, 2022 production – Central Qld maintained the lead in production accounting for 50% of this volume; followed by Central NSW in second place contributed 20% of this; 11% from South Qld and North Qld and Tristate both with 6% each whilst WA contributed 5% of the total. The remaining 2% is made up of contributions from Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers.

·       It is forecast that a total of 438K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for slightly lower quantities of approximately 380K to 400K trays per week. The current four week average dispatch as of this week is 416,626 trays.

Major supermarkets were somewhat closer in monetary terms in their offering this week for avocado pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.69 to $1.80ea.  Hass market pricing seems to be stabilising with very little change in this area. Prices ranging between $16-$29/tray for premium and a range of $11 -$17/tray for class one.  There continues to be very few bulk Hass on the market currently as what is available is being used for prepacking to service the supermarkets predominantly.

We are supplying Hass grown in the SE corner of the state from the region of Blackbutt. This region continues to experience some cool overnight/morning temps in recent weeks ranging 3.0-10C and daytimes warming up to 17-24.3C - which makes for some brisk early mornings on the farm leading into glorious days. Our Packing team are working hard to ensure fruit quality is within specification each week. Main fruit sizing continues to be Ct 20-23 - as spring gets underway next week the farm will increase their weekly harvest slightly as demand should also grow with more customers looking for this versatile fruit. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are also working hard to ensure specifications are met and that fruit quality is consistent throughout the season.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing - though there was a couple of lines with early stage body rot development and blue copper residue noted this week. Fruit age ranged 8 to 20 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 Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.69ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central Qld and NQ Hass ticketed at $1.50 to $1.70ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had Central Qld grown Hass selling at $1.50 to $1.80/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat - the majority of stores had fruit that was firmer this week on average - odd bruising/body rot observed.  

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Top Woolworths Hass and Woolworths Gmax; Bottom left -Aldi Shepard and Right -Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg. Fruit had developing colour, most clusters had scarring. Majority of clusters with dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.49/kg

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.99/kg???. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display had dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at this store priced at $6.49/kg.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.99/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks and dry sap staining noted.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES JINDALEE AND COLES MT OMMANEY

  • First five images taken at Jindalee balance taken at Mt Ommaney - Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00-4.50/kg - fruit was displayed in single layer on each step. A varied presence of underpeel chill throughout with some clusters very dull. Kids packs at $4.00 to 4.50/kg also affected by winter growing conditions and presented dull.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg small rub marks common on the fingers. Organic clusters ticketed at $6.00/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg, as Kid’s packs also at $4.00 (some of these were definitely outside of spec for finger length as kids clusters). Majority of fruit had good colour but a higher proliferation of minor skin marking. Most clusters had varying degrees of underpeel chill and as a result had dull bloom. Display was neat.

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

COLES CARINDALE

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. Majority of fruit presented better at this store, cleaner appearance and whilst bloom is still dull not as marked. Kids packs at $4.00/kg.

  • Organic at $6.00/kg - minimal stock.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea - most of the displayed kids clusters were quite marked. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks - bloom a little brighter than some stores. Note had signage educating customers that fruit with a dull appearance is as a result of the cold weather but still eats well.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic bananas at $7.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $4.00/kg - a relatively neat display- a low level presence of minor scarring; bloom has been impacted by the winter weather. “"Fresh Market Update” present educating customers re impact of cold winter weather on bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - couple of clusters with rub marking and minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $7.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - a marked difference between the eat now and eat later - also the eat later had not been placed in the right position. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks - bloom not as bright.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic bananas at $7.50/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI MT OMMANEY

  • Costa’s Lovacado and Mayfair Avocados count 23’s at $1.69ea. Some of the fruit packed 9th August others packed 16th August so fruit age is 8 to 15 days.

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

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Dual displays of Toulsen’s “Tree 2 Me” packed by Avorama on 12th August therefore fruit age is 12 days. Hass available in Count 23/25 - priced at $1.69 ea.

  • 1kg and 5 piece packs at $6.49ea.

ALDI CARINDALE

  • Toulsen’s Tree to Me Hass in count 23 also packed 12th August available for sale at $1.69ea.

  • Fruit packed 12th August so Fruit age - 12 days.

  • 5 piece packs and 1kg nets both selling at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES JINDALEE and MT OMMANEY

  • An extremely neat and well positioned end display of Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.80ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.
    5 piece prepacks priced at $7.90ea. 1kg prepacks at $6.90ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • An end display end opposite store entry saw a mixed array of conditioned fruit on price for $1.50/$1.70ea including Barham Count 25 Hass. Confusing ticketing as large signs said $1.50 ea, magnetic price ticket had the fruit at $1.70ea.

  • Good mix of condition. 5 piece packs at $7.90ea and 1kg packs at $6.90ea.

COLES CARINDALE

  • No displays of loose Hass.

  • 5pk prepacks priced at $7.90ea and 1kg IM Pefect packs priced at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS MT OMMANEY

  • Hass in count 16/20’s were ticketed at $1.50ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Simpson Farm fruit present (this line packed 4th to 8th August so 16-20 days old). A few pieces that were found very soft, some body rots and blue copper reside).

  • Prepacks: 5 piece packs at $7.50ea; 1kg Odd Bunch at $5.00 per net and Organic Avocados $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Simpson farms fruit packed by Lava Valley and a line of Ct 16’2 supplied by HE Heather- some fruit packed 13th August; Count 16/20 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50 each.

  • 5 piece prepacks at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS CARINDALE

  • Simpson Hass and Mayfair in count 16’s were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. The rear side had a higher presence of ripe and ready to eat fruit. Simpson fruit packed 9th August and Mayfair packed 13th August so fruit age is 11- 15 days old.

  • Prepacks: 5 piece packs at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $5.00ea.

 

Retail Market Week 33 - 2022

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE


 Whilst National transport figures for last week were approximately 447,000 cartons which is an increase of some 55,000 cartons on the previous week. As stated last week, we expect overall production to start increasing steadily with each week as the weather is progressively warming with the commencement of spring only a couple of weeks away. In the last week however we saw another sharp dip in early A.M. temperatures with lows of 6.6 - 10.8 C across the growing regions - unfortunately these lows will lengthen the presence of underpeel discolouration coming from all regions. Day time temperatures were considerably warmer ranging 22.1 to 29.2C - across the week. In terms of rainfall, most regions had minimal falls ranging 0 to 8.8mm across the week with Tully and Innisfail each receiving rainfall at the upper end of this range. We are actively pulling back on Cavendish banana bunch age as we were receiving reports that our fruit was found to be splitting, we are currently at 17-18 weeks bunch age - with the weather continuing to warm bunch age will continue to decrease. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous weeks of cold overnight and morning lows. Sub-ten degree temperatures cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. With the most recent cold snap being this week we are likely to see a presence of fruit with dull bloom through until at least the end of November, maybe even extending into December.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $3.29 to $4.99/kg this week.  The markets all have light to moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $16-$30 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week reflected the cooler temperatures we have been experiencing both on the Tablelands and along the coast reasonably well with less bright bloomed fruit and a growing presence of fruit with dull bloom of varying degrees. A few lines were found to have the odd split peel on show. There was a presence of minor dry scar; minor neck damage; as well as bronzing; bruising; small rub marks and sap staining.  Colour varied - slightly backward in some stores; developing to a good yellow hue.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $4.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $4.00-$4.90/kg and Coles also offered fruit at $4.00-$4.90/kg depending upon the location of the store visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit to varying degrees, on show in all outlets this week.

























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 - A total of 421,333 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a slight increase of almost 1% ( approx. 3200 more trays) on Week 31, 2022 production – Central Qld maintained the lead in production accounting for 52% of this volume; followed by Central NSW in second place contributed 17% of this; 12% from South Qld and North Qld and WA both with 6.5% each. The remaining 6% is made up of contributions from Tristate; Tamborine, Sunshine Coast and New Zealand have made an entry onto the Australian market.

·       It is forecast that a total of 443K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for slightly higher quantities of approximately 410K to 450K trays per week. The current four week average dispatch as of this week is 398,274 trays.

Major supermarkets were varied in their offering this week in terms of avo pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.49 to $1.80ea.  Hass market pricing seems to be stabilising somewhat this week. Prices ranging between $16-$29/tray for premium and a range of $11 -$17/tray for class one.  There continues to be very few bulk Hass on the market currently as what is available is being used for prepacking to service the supermarkets predominantly.

We are supplying Hass grown in the SE corner of the state from the region of Blackbutt. This region continues to experience some cool overnight/morning temps in recent weeks ranging 1.0-12.2C and daytimes warming up to 17-20.4C - which makes for some brisk early mornings on the farm leading into glorious days. The outlook for the season from this corner of the state is indeed positive, with fruit quality on the tree looking lovely with average sizing at this stage considered to be Ct 20-23 - the farm has commenced harvesting with packing quantities expected to increase by the end of the month. Our growers from SW NSW, more specifically in the region of Barham are working hard to ensure specifications are met and that fruit quality is consistent.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing - though there was a low level presence of bruising noted this week. Fruit age ranged 7 to 16 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 Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.49ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central Qld and NQ Hass ticketed at $1.50- $1.80ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had Central Qld grown Hass selling at $1.50 to $1.80/piece depending upon store location and size of fruit.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat - a few displays had some very ripe, light weight fruit with bruising.  

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Top Woolworths Hass and Woolworths Gmax; Bottom left -Aldi Shepard and Right -Coles Hass Avocados

STOCK IN STORES

QUICKLINKS

 

BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $4.49/kg. Fruit had developing colour, most clusters had scarring. Some clusters with dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at $6.49/kg

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $4.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition - majority of display was backward. A percentage of fruit had dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at this store priced at $6.49/kg.

ALDI COOPAROO

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $4.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks and dry sap staining noted.

  • Lady Fingers supplied by Costa’s at this store priced at $6.49/kg. Being sold in hands for customers to pull apart.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - fruit that was displayed in single layer on each step. Fruit supplied by DBM. A light presence of underpeel chill throughout with some clusters very dull. Kids packs at $4.00/kg also affected by winter growing conditions and present dull.

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

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg, as Kid’s packs also at $4.00. Majority of fruit had good colour. Most clusters had varying degrees of underpeel chill and as a result had dull bloom. Display was very neat.

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

COLES COOPAROO

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.90/kg. Majority of fruit had somewhat backward colour. A few clusters found with dull bloom.

  • Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg. Organic at $6.00/kg - also backward in condition.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks - bloom not as bright. Note had signage educating customers that fruit with a dull appearance is as a result of the cold weather but still eats well.

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

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $4.90/kg - a neatly presented display- a low level presence of minor scarring; bloom has been impacted by the winter weather. “"Fresh Market Update” present educating customers re impact of cold winter weather on bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - couple of clusters with rub marking and minor bruising; Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic at $7.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - display quite tidy but needing a top up. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks - bloom not as bright. Note had signage educating customers that fruit with a dull appearance is as a result of the cold weather but still eats well.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Organic bananas at $7.50/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Costa’s Lovacado and Mayfair Avocados count 23’s at $1.49ea.

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

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • Dual displays of Mayfair and Lava Valley Hass Avocado - Count 23/25 Hass - priced at $1.49 ea.

  • 1kg and 5 piece packs at $6.49ea.

ALDI COOPAROO

  • Central Qld HASS Avocados from Lava Valley count 23s selling at $1.49ea.

  • Fruit packed 10th August so Fruit age - 7 days.

  • 5 piece packs at $6.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • An extremely neat and well positioned end display of Hass Avocados- ticketed at $1.50ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

    5 piece prepacks priced at $7.90ea. 1kg prepacks at $6.90ea.

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • An end display end opposite store entry saw a mixed array of conditioned fruit on price for $1.50ea.

  • Good mix of condition.

COLES COOPAROO

  • Hass displayed on a table top and on an end opposite store entry priced at $1.80ea.

  • Good mix of condition.

  • 5pk prepacks priced at $7.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass in count 16/20’s were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame single sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Simpson Farm and Don’s Fort Packing fruit present (this line packed 7th August so 10 days old). A few pieces that were found very soft, some light in weight and a few with bruising.

  • Prepacks: 5 piece packs at $7.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Simpson farms fruit packed 1st August; Count 16/20 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50 each.

  • 5 piece prepacks at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS COOPAROO

  • SimpsonHass in count 16’s were ticketed at $1.80ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. The rear side had a higher presence of ripe and ready to eat fruit. Some of the fruit packed on 1st August so therefore 16 days old.

  • Prepacks: 5 piece packs at $7.50ea and 1kg packs at $5.00ea.

 

Retail Market Week 32 - 2022

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QUICKLINKS

BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Whilst National transport figures for last week were approximately 392,000 cartons, we expect overall production to start increasing steadily with each week as the weather is gradually warming with the commencement of spring just weeks away. In the last week, morning temperatures have been moderate for this time of year in North Qld with minimums falling within a range of 11.6- to 20.8C; whilst day time temperatures have started to lift with a top of 31.8C -within a range of 22 to 31.8C. In terms of rainfall, most regions had minimal falls ranging 0 to 10.2mm across the week; with Tully and Innisfail each receiving rainfall at the upper end of this range. We are actively pulling back on Cavendish banana bunch age as we have received a few reports that our fruit was found to be splitting, we are currently at 18 weeks bunch age - with the weather continuing to warm bunch age will continue to decrease. We continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous weeks of cold overnight and morning lows. Sub-ten degree temperatures cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow. With the most recent cold snap being early August we are likely to see a presence of fruit with dull bloom through until at least the end of November.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $3.29 to $4.99/kg this week.  The markets all have light to moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $16-$30 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week reflected the cooler temperatures we have been experiencing both on the Tablelands and along the coast reasonably well with less bright bloomed fruit and a growing presence of fruit with dull bloom of varying degrees. A few lines were found to have the odd split peel on show. There was a presence of minor dry scar; minor neck damage; as well as bronzing; bruising; small rub marks and sap staining.  Colour varied - slightly backward in some stores; developing to a good yellow hue.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.99/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit at $4.00/kg and Coles also offered fruit at $4.00/kg in the stores visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit on show in all outlets this week.
 
























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 - A total of 418,096 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents an increase of 16% ( approx. 59,000 more trays) on Week 30, 2022 production – Central Qld maintained the lead in production accounting for 62% of this volume; followed by Central NSW in second place contributed 13% of this; 11% from South Qld and North Qld 7%. The remaining 14% is made up of contributions from WA, Tristate; Tamborine and Sunshine Coast. Whilst our farm have finished harvesting for the 2022 season, there is work to be done, as any good farmer knows, so now we continue working on the orchard so that we can do it all again for 2023.

·       It is forecast that a total of 381K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for slightly higher quantities of approximately 390K to 420K trays per week. The current four week average dispatch as of this week is 400,325 trays.

Major supermarkets were varied in their offering this week in terms of avo pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.20 to $1.50ea.  Hass market pricing seems to be stabilising somewhat this week. Prices ranging between $16-$28/tray for premium and a range of $11 -$17/tray for class one.  There continues to be very few bulk Hass on the market currently as what is available is being used for prepacking to service the supermarkets predominantly.

We are supplying Hass grown in the SE corner of the state from the region of Blackbutt. This region has also experienced some cool overnight/morning temps in recent weeks ranging 2.1-11.4C and daytimes warming up to 18.3-24.6C. The outlook for the season from this corner of the state is indeed positive, with fruit quality on the tree looking lovely with average sizing at this stage considered to be Ct 20-23 - the farm has commenced harvesting and packing through a certified Packhouse. We are also working with a couple of growers from SW NSW who likewise have commenced harvesting their crop and are working hard to make it a great season.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing Fruit age ranged 9 to 12 days from tray labels that were visible. 

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows:  Aldi Qld had Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.49ea in store;  Coles Qld had Central Qld and NQ Hass ticketed at $1.50ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths had Central Qld grown Hass selling at $1.20/piece depending upon store location.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Top Woolworths Hass and Woolworths Gmax; Bottom left -Aldi Shepard and Right -Coles Hass Avocados

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.99/kg. Fruit had developing colour, most clusters had scarring. Some clusters with dull bloom.\

  • Lady Fingers at $6.49/kg

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.99/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition. A percentage of fruit had dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at this store priced at $6.49/kg.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.99/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks and dry sap staining noted.

  • Lady Fingers at this store priced at $6.49/kg.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $4.00/kg - fruit that was displayed in single layer on each step. Fruit supplied by DBM. A light presence of underpeel chill noted. Some very full fingers present. Kids packs at $4.00/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - some clusters looking thin and angular.

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg, as Kid’s packs also at $4.00. Majority of fruit had good colour. A few odd clusters found with dull bloom. Display was somewhat dishevelled.

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

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish on display priced at $4.00/kg. Majority of fruit had good colour but dull bloom. A few clusters found to be splitting.

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

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - display tidy. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks - bloom not as bright. Note had signage educating customers that fruit with a dull appearance is as a result of the cold weather but still eats well.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Organic bananas at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $4.00/kg - a neatly presented display- a low level presence of minor scarring; bloom has been impacted by the winter weather. “"Fresh Market Update” present educating customers re impact of cold winter weather on bloom.

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

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $4.00/kg - a neatly presented display- a low level presence of minor scarring; bloom has been impacted by the winter weather. Kids banded clusters selling at $3.00 - one cluster found with a knife wound.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg; Organic clusters also $5.50 ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Dorian Consultancy Avocados count 23’s at $1.49ea.

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

ALDI FAIRFIELD

  • Dual displays of Central Qld Simpson Hass Avocados in Count 23/25 - priced at $1.49 ea. Fruit packed 29th July so fruit is 12 days old.

  • 1kg and 5 piece packs at $5.99ea.

ALDI BROWNS PLAINS

  • Central NSW HASS Avocados count 25s supplied by Delroy’s selling at $1.49ea. Some pieces exhibiting rub and nodule damage.

  • Fruit age - 12 days.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Dual displays of Count 28 Hass Avocados supplied by various growers including Costa’s and Dorian Consultancy; presented on a table top display and also on an end - ticketed at $1.50ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers. A little minor skin marking noted.

    5 piece prepacks priced at $7.90ea. 1kg prepacks at $6.90ea.

COLES FAIRFIELD

  • On offer Count 28 Hass grown and supplied by Simpson Farms; and Dorian Consultancy packed by Simpsons - displayed on a table top and on an end opposite store entry priced at $1.50ea. A higher percentage of ready to eat fruit found at this store.

  • Good mix of condition. 5 piece prepack at $7.90ea and 1kg prepacks at $6.90ea - no stock on display.

COLES BROWNS PLAINS

  • Hass displayed on a table top and on an end opposite store entry priced at $1.50ea.

  • Mainly Simpson Farms and Dorian Consultancy grown fruit present. Good mix of condition. Found blue copper residue on Simpson fruit.

  • 5pk prepacks priced at $7.90ea. 1kg prepacks at $6.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Mayfair in count 20’s were ticketed at $1.20ea, displayed on A Frame single sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Some of this fruit grown by Sunnyspot Packhouse packed 1st August so 9 days old. The majority was quite firm, though some yeilding. Count 16 - 20 on display.

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

WOOLWORTHS MOOROOKA

  • Sunfresh fruit and Rockridge Count 20 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.20 each.

  • Both Prepacks on special at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS BROWNS PLAINS

  • SIMPSON Farms Ct 25 Hass ticketed at $1.20 each. Fruit packed 1st August so fruit age is 9 days.

  • 5pk ticketed at $7.50 - a few pieces spotted with sun blemish; 1kg Odd Bunch ticketed at $5.00ea.

 

Retail Market Week 31 - 2022

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

Whilst National transport figures for last week were approximately 400,000 cartons, we don’t expect overall production to increase greatly until we hit warmer weather with the commencement of spring. In the last week, morning temperatures have been moderate for this time of year in North Qld with minimums falling within a range of 11.5- to 19.9C; whilst day time temperatures have only seen a top of 26.8C -within a range of 21.6 to 26.8C across the week which for NQld is on average slightly cooler than last week. In terms of rainfall, most regions had minimal falls ranging 0.2 to 5.2mm across the week with Innisfail being the exception receiving a total o 15mm. Cavendish banana bunch age is now falling in the vicinity of 16-17 weeks, with fruit quality generally good overall in our packshed though bloom has been negatively impacted by recent cold weather and hence we continue to see the presence of underpeel chill after previous weeks of cold overnight and morning lows. Sub-ten degree temperatures cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.99/kg this week.  The markets all have light to moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $15-$29 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week reflected the cooler temperatures we have been experiencing both on the Tablelands and along the coast reasonably well with less bright bloomed fruit and a growing presence of fruit with dull bloom of varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; minor neck damage; as well as bronzing; bruising; small rub marks and sap staining.  Colour varied - slightly backward in some stores; developing to a good yellow hue.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit $3.50 to $4.00/kg and Coles also offered fruit at $3.50 to $3.80/kg depending upon location of the stores visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit on show in all outlets this week.
 























BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

·       Week 30 - A total of 359,192 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a decrease of 13% ( approx. 55,000 trays fewer) on Week 29, 2022 production – Central Qld maintained the lead in production accounting for 55.8% of this volume and North Qld in second place contributed 19.75% of this; 9.48% from Central NSW and 9.85% from South Qld. The remaining 5.12% is made up of contributions from WA, Northern Rivers/Tamborine and Sunshine Coast. Whilst our farm have finished harvesting for the 2022 season, there is work to be done, as any good farmer knows, so now we continue working on the orchard so that we can do it all again for 2023.

·       It is forecast that a total of 355K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two to three weeks is for slightly higher quantities of approximately 378K to 400K trays per week. The current four week average dispatch as of this week is 359,530 trays.

Major supermarkets were varied in their offering this week in terms of avo pricing with premium Hass ticketed at $1.29 to $1.60ea.  Hass market pricing has increased slightly again this week. Prices ranging between $12-$22/tray for premium and a range of $10 -$15/tray for class one.  There continues to be very few bulk Hass on the market currently as what is available is being used for prepacking to service the supermarkets predominantly.

Whilst the NQ Avocado season has sadly come to a close, due to the marvellous geographical spread of this great Nation of ours and conducive growing conditions we will continue supplying Hass avocados. Next we will be supplying Hass grown in the SE corner of the state commencing in the next week to two weeks, from the region of Blackbutt. This region has also experienced some cool overnight/morning temps in recent weeks ranging 1.9-9.7C and daytimes warming up to 18-24C. The outlook for the season from this corner of the state is indeed positive, with fruit quality on the tree looking lovely with average sizing at this stage considered to be Ct 20-23 - the farm had a trial harvest this week with the first pack being undertaken by a certified Packhouse to test the system; which proved successful. Harvest will get underway next week with a steady stream of fruit to come from this region for the next few months. We are also working with a couple of growers from SW NSW who likewise are commencing their harvest this week…….. so exciting times ahead.

Hass Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing Fruit age ranged 7 to 9 days from tray labels that were visible. 

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows:  Aldi Qld had Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $1.29ea in store;  Coles Qld had NQ Hass ticketed at $1.20 to $1.60ea depending upon store location, whilst Woolworths Qld had Hass selling at $1.20-$1.50/piece depending upon store location.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Top Woolworths Hass and Woolworths Gmax; Bottom left -Aldi Shepard and Right -Coles Hass Avocados

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI CANNON HILL

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Fruit had developing colour, most clusters had scarring. Some clusters with dull bloom.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition. A percentage of fruit had dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers at this store priced at $6.49/kg. No stock on display however.

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks and dry sap staining noted.

  • Lady Fingers at this store priced at $6.49/kg.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES CANNON HILL

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $3.80/kg - fruit that was displayed in single layer on each step. Fruit supplied by DBM. A light presence of underpeel chill noted. Kids packs at $3.80/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $4.90/kg (only one small cluster present) and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg - some clusters looking thin and angular.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg, as Kid’s packs also at $3.50. Majority of fruit had good colour. A few odd clusters found with dull bloom. Display was very neat.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg 9some full fingers with bronzing developing) and Red Tips at $5.50/kg.

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.80/kg - display rather sparse and needed a refill, as Kid’s packs also at $3.80 (most of the kids banded clusters were only semi-colour). Majority of fruit had good colour. A few clusters found with dull bloom. A little low on stock.

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CANNON HILL

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy but a considerable amount of stock in cartons as front spillover. Kids packs at $3.00ea. Fruit presented cleanly, few small skin marks - bloom not as bright. Note had signage educating customers that fruit with a dull appearance is as a result of the cold weather but still eats well.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Organic bananas at $5.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $4.00/kg - a neatly presented display- a low level presence of minor scarring; bloom has been impacted by the winter weather. “"Fresh Market Update” present educating customers re impact of cold winter weather on bloom.

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

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Cavendish priced at $4.00/kg - display was tidy but needed a refill. “Fresh Market Update” educating customers about the impact of cold weather on the fruit bloom, but the bananas still eat well.

  • Organic priced at $5.50/kg.

INDEPENDENT- GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.99/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI CANNON HILL

  • Dorian Consultancy Avocados count 23’s at $1.29ea. Fruit packed 26th July so fruit age was 8 days.

  • Both the Hass 5 piece and 1kg Net packs at $4.99ea.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Dual displays of Central NSW Hass Avocado supplied by Delroy’s Count 23/25 Hass - priced at $1.29 ea. Fruit packed 27th July therefore 7 days old. Nodule damage present.

  • 1kg and 5 piece packs at $4.99ea.

ALDI SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Central NSW HASS Avocados count 23s supplied by Delroy’s selling at $1.29ea. Some pieces exhibiting rub and nodule damage.

  • Both the Hass 5 piece supplied by Simpsons and 1kg Net packs at $4.99ea. Low stocks of these.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES CANNON HILL

  • Dual displays of Count 28 Hass Avocados supplied by various growers including Costa’s, Dorian Consultancy; Rock Ridge Farms presented on a table top display and also on an end - ticketed at $1.60ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

  • Fruit packed 26th and 28th July - Fruit 7 to 9 days old.

  • 5 piece prepacks priced at $7.90ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • On offer Count 28 Hass grown and supplied by Simpson Farms; Costa Avocado; Dorian Consultancy packed by Simpsons and Rockridge - displayed on a table top and on an end opposite store entry priced at $1.20ea. A higher percentage of ready to eat fruit found at this store.

  • Good mix of condition.

COLES SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Hass displayed on a table top and on an end opposite store entry priced at $1.60ea.

  • Mainly Simpson Farms grown fruit present. Good mix of condition.

  • 5pk prepacks priced at $7.90ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS CANNON HILL

  • Simpson Farms Hass in count 20’s were ticketed at $1.40ea, displayed on A Frame single sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • Prepacks: 1kg packs at $4.00ea and 5 piece packs at $6.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Sunfresh fruit as well as another line of fruit; Count 20 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.50 each.

  • Both Prepacks on special at $4.50ea.

WOOLWORTHS SUNNYBANK HILLS

  • Simpson Farms Hass Ct 16’s were ticketed at $1.20ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department.

  • Prepacks: 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.50ea and 5 piece packs at $6.00ea.

INDEPENDENT STORE- GARDEN CITY

  • Hass Avocado packs at $2.99ea - 4 good sized hass to a tray.

 

Retail Market Week 30 - 2022

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BANANA OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

National transport figures for last week was 389,472 cartons, a decrease of 5.5% on the previous week or some 22,899 fewer cartons. In the last week, morning temperatures have been noticeably cooler - winter has finally come to North Qld with minimums falling within a range of 10.8- to 19.1C; whilst day time temperatures have only seen a top of 27.8C -within a range of 23 to 27.8C across the week which for NQld is slightly warmer than recent weeks. The weather has continued to have cool overnight temps and early mornings of 10.8-12.5C.   In terms of rainfall, most regions had minimal falls ranging 0.4 to 1.6mm across the week. Cavendish banana bunch age is now falling in the vicinity of 16-17 weeks, with fruit quality generally good overall in our packshed though we now seeing the presence of underpeel chill after previous weeks of cold overnight and morning lows as well as some light scarring. Fruit bloom will be impacted by the weather we have been experiencing - such lows cause a temporary cessation of sap flow which results in the sub-epidermal layer greying/browning which reflects outward through the peel with the fruit having a dull appearance. Whilst this does impact the fresh appeal of the banana, it in no way negatively impacts the flavour or eating quality of the fruit - in fact, winter grown fruit is normally a little sweeter as it takes longer to grow.

Independent retailers were selling bananas at $2.99 to $3.49/kg this week.  The markets all have moderate supplies of cavendish relative to demand with fruit selling at $14-$28 per carton, dependent upon quality and quantity each agent has.

The presentation of Cavendish presented this week reflected the cooler temperatures we have been experiencing both on the Tablelands and along the coast reasonably well with less bright bloomed fruit and a growing presence of fruit with dull bloom of varying degrees. There was a presence of minor dry scar; minor neck damage; as well as bronzing; bruising; small rub marks and sap staining.  Colour was generally good.

Retail ticket pricing in Queensland on bananas was fairly uniform this week in comparison to the week prior with Aldi’s banana ticket price at $3.49/kg; whilst Woolies offered fruit $3.50/kg and Coles also offered fruit at $3.50/kg depending upon location of the stores visited. Fruit was presented neatly on assigned displays, there was a presence of dull fruit on show in all outlets this week.
 






















BANANA SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Aldi; Coles and Woolworths Cavendish Displays

AVOCADO OVERVIEW

SUPPLY UPDATE

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

·       Week 29 - A total of 414,082 trays were harvested and transported last week which represents a decrease of 3.6% ( or just over 15,000 trays) on Week 29, 2022 production – Central Qld maintained the lead in production accounting for 53% of this volume and North Qld in second place contributed 26% of this; 9% from Central NSW and 8% from South Qld. The remaining 4% is made up of contributions from WA (yes that’s right, a low volume is already trickling in) Northern Rivers/Tamborine and Sunshine Coast. This week we should finalise the harvest of Rock Ridge Farming fruit - the team have worked hard to deliver on quantity and quality each week. As far as the quality of our fruit is concerned, it has been an excellent season with numerous industry reports finding our fruit scoring well above average.

·       It is forecast that a total of 367K trays will be despatched this week nationally. The Hass forecast for the next two weeks to three weeks is for similar quantities of approximately 350K to 360K trays per week. The current four week average dispatch as of this week is 376,652 trays.

Major supermarkets were united in terms of avo pricing this week with premium Hass ticketed at $0.99 to $1.20ea .  Hass market pricing has increase slightly this week. Prices ranging between $10-$20/tray for premium and a range of $8 -$12/tray for class one.  There continues to be very few bulk Hass on the market currently as what is available is being used for prepacking to service the supermarkets predominantly.

The weather in North Qld for our avocado crop has seen daytime temperatures ranging 10 to 27C whilst there have been some cool mornings on the Tablelands. We will soon be starting with Hass grown in the SE corner of the state, namely Blackbutt, who have also experience some cool overnight/morning temps in recent weeks ranging 5-12C and daytimes warming up to 19-22C. The outlook for the season from this corner of the state is indeed positive, with fruit quality on the tree looking lovely with average sizing at this stage considered to be Ct 20-23 - harvesting should commence next week.

Avocado display presentation in Qld stores this week was generally pleasing Fruit age ranged 8 to 16 days. 

In terms of Avocado retail pricing in Qld shelf prices were as follows:  Aldi Qld had Hass selling this week at a ticket price of $0.99ea in store though the catalogue price had fruit at $1.19ea;  Coles Qld had NQ Hass ticketed at $1.20ea, whilst Woolworths Qld had Hass selling at $1.00 to $1.20/piece depending upon store location.  The fruit on shelves varied in condition with maturity ranging just yielding to just about ready to eat. 

 

AVOCADO SNAPSHOT

Left to Right: Top Woolworths Hass and Woolworths Gmax; Bottom left -Aldi Shepard and Right -Coles Hass Avocados

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BANANAS AT ALDI

ALDI BEENLEIGH

  • A full display of Cavendish Bananas ticketed at $3.49/kg. Fruit had developing colour, most clusters had scarring. Some clusters with dull bloom.

  • Lady Fingers priced at $6.49/kg and very low stock.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg. A mix of colour on this display including some semi-colour in terms of condition.

  • Lady Fingers at this store priced at $6.49/kg. A degree of rub, minor bruising found.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • A display of Cavendish were priced at $3.49/kg- a low level presence of some light minor skin marks and dry sap staining noted. Most of the display was green and dull.

  • Lady Fingers at this store priced at $6.49/kg.

 

BANANAS AT COLES

COLES BEENLEIGH

  • Cavendish bananas displayed at $2.98/kg - fruit that was displayed in single layer on each step. Fruit supplied by DBM. A light presence of underpeel chill noted. Kids packs at $3.50/kg.

  • ‘Eco’ Red Tips at $5.50/kg all clusters are dull and Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg, as Kid’s packs also at $3.50. Majority of fruit had good colour. A few odd clusters found with dull bloom. Some skin marking present.

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

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish on display priced at $3.50/kg, as Kid’s packs also at $3.50. Majority of fruit had good colour. A few clusters found with dull bloom. Some minor skin marking present.

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

 

BANANAS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS BEENLEIGH

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display tidy but a considerable amount of stock in cartons as front spillover. Kids packs at $2.50ea (very green). Fruit presented cleanly and had bright bloom. Some cartons with packed date of 13th July so fruit was 14 days old.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg, Red Tips at $5.50/kg and Organic bananas at $4.50/kg.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Cavendish bananas priced at $3.50/kg - a neatly presented display- a low level presence of minor scarring and bloom was good. Kids packs at $2.50ea. most fruit was of semi-colour condition.

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

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $3.50/kg - display was tidy. Kids packs at $2.50ea.

  • Lady Fingers at $7.90/kg and Red Tips at $5.50/kg with neck damage and minor skin marking. Organic also at $5.50/kg.

INDEPENDENT- INDOOROOPILLY

  • Cavendish priced at $2.99/kg.

 

AVOCADOS AT ALDI

ALDI BEENLEIGH

  • AVORAMA HASS Avocados count 23’s at $0.99ea. Fruit packed 11th July so fruit age was 16 days.

  • Both the Hass 5 piece and 1kg Net packs at $4.49ea.

ALDI GARDEN CITY

  • Dual displays of Avorama Hass Avocado Count 23/25 Hass - priced at $0.99 ea. Fruit packed 12th July therefore 15 days old.

  • 1kg and 5 piece packs at $4.49ea.

ALDI INDOOROOPILLY

  • Purpleskin HASS Avocados count 23s at $0.99ea.

  • Both the Hass 5 piece supplied by Simpsons and 1kg Net packs at $4.49ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT COLES

COLES BEENLEIGH

  • Dual displays of Count 28 Hass Avocados supplied by various growers including Costa’s, Dorian Consultancy packed by Simpsons and a few carry over Rock Ridge Farms from the previous day’s trade presented on a table top display and also on an end - ticketed at $1.20ea. All fruit presented well - good selection of maturities available for customers.

  • Fruit packed dates range 15th to 19th July so 8 to 12 days old.

  • 5 piece prepacks priced at $6.00ea and 1kg ImPerfects on special at $4.00ea.

COLES GARDEN CITY

  • On offer Count 28 Hass grown and supplied by Simpson Farms; Costa Avocado; Dorian Consultancy packed by Simpsons - displayed on a table top and on an end opposite store entry priced at $1.20ea.

  • Multiple grower stickers present. Good mix of condition.

  • 5pk prepacks priced at $6.00ea and 1kg IM Perfect prepacks on special at $4.00ea.

COLES INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass displayed on a table top and on an end opposite store entry priced at $1.20ea.

  • Multiple grower stickers present. Good mix of condition.

  • 5pk prepacks priced at $6.00ea and 1kg IM Perfect prepacks on special at $4.00ea.

 

AVOCADOS AT WOOLWORTHS

WOOLWORTHS BEENLEIGH

  • Hass in count 23/25’s were ticketed at $1.00ea, displayed on A Frame single sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Fruit supplied by Simpson Farms packed 14th July so 13 days old, most were very firm to start starting to break.

  • Prepacks: 1kg packs at $4.00ea and 5 piece packs at $5.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS GARDEN CITY

  • Howe Farming; Poggioli and Simpson Farm fruit in predominantly Count 20 Hass Avocados ticketed at $1.00 each - avos age was 12 days with fruit packed 15th July - a nice mix of maturities.

  • 5 piece nets at $5.00ea and 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.00ea.

WOOLWORTHS INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass Ct 16’s were ticketed at $1.00ea, displayed on A Frame double sided display just inside the entrance to the produce department. Growers included Purpleskin; Howe Farming and Poggioli’s fruit packed 12th July so fruit age 15 days old.

  • Prepacks: 1kg Odd Bunch at $4.00ea.

INDEPENDENT STORE- INDOOROOPILLY

  • Hass Avocados at 3 for $6.00.