Proprietors of several Highlands fruit and vegetable stores expect prices to fluctuate in the coming summer months as they struggle to meet demand for produce.
A combination of drought and flood has damaged crops in Queensland and Victoria and pushed up prices for some fruit and vegetable lines.
According to Highlands Fresh Mittagong owner Rick Nassif, tomato prices are hitting pockets the hardest.
“Normally, fresh tomatoes would be priced around $2.99 or $3.99 a kilo,” Mr Nassif said.
“Right now though, a 10kg case is costing us $60 to receive from farmers, which is why they are at the moment so expensive on the counter.
“But some things will come good as supply grows.”
Full Story: SHN, Monday, September 24
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