November Food Price Changes
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December 3rd, 2007
Shitake Mushrooms – quality and supply issues from Asia at present
Beans – There are shortages in Australia pushing the price up in NZ. Asparagus is a cheaper alternative.Problems are also being compounded due to quality issues which has seen product rejected before it hits the market floor.
Kumara – Supply now shortening up. Prices moving up quickly on Red Kumara in particular.
Broccoli – Prices have begun to ease as supply improves.
Cauliflower – Prices have begun to ease as supply improves.
Berryfruit – New season Berries are here, with fresh Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries
and Raspberries all featuring. Prices will ease as volumes become established
Stonefruit – Start of the NZ Stone fruit season with Nectarines and Cherries now available.
Apricots, plums, nectarines and peaches will be here next week. They are available now but quality is not high enough for most.
Petrol prices increased again this week – expect price increases across the board