There’s been a lot of talk about inflation in recent months but great weather conditions mean seasonal fruit and vegetables are significantly cheaper than a year ago.
Zucchinis, capsicums and broccoli are all between 50 and 55 per cent cheaper at Woolworths, with vegetables overall about 20 per cent cheaper compared to last year.
A four-pack of corn is less than $1 and strawberries are only $2 a punnet at Coles.
Meat prices are still high but might be on the way down.
Head of produce at Woolworths Paul Turner said last year was a difficult period for growers on the eastern seaboard.
“Mainly driven by the heavy rains that we had and the cooler growing conditions,” Turner said.
“What we’re seeing is great sunshine, really warm temperatures and plenty of water in the dams.”
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He said the supermarket was expecting to see some really good prices in spring and summer.
Coles spokesperson Martine Alpins said it too was seeing more and more customers eating at home.
“The fact that they can come in and see fresh produce at really great prices but also fantastic quality is really great news, not only for our customers but for our growers as well.”
You can see what fresh produce is in season in ALDI here.
