Banana shortage hits Australian supermarket shelves through October
Cooler spring weather across FNQ has slowed banana growth, leaving supermarket shelves sparse nationwide through at least October.
Shoppers across Australia are finding banana shelves empty at Woolworths, Coles and ALDI. The shortage stems from cooler than usual temperatures in FNQ, the main banana region.
The cooler weather has slowed the growth of Cavendish bananas. Woolworths has posted notices warning of limited stock through October, with supplies expected to return to normal in November.
The shortage is temporary and driven by both slower growth and strong demand. Woolworths says all bananas sold in its stores are 100 per cent Australian-grown.
So the delay affects supply across the country.
- Woolworths, Coles, ALDI
- Affected supermarket chains
- Through October
- Shortage period
- October 2
- Notice display start date
- October 27
- Notice marked for display until
Why it mattersThis affects what you can buy at the supermarket and may push prices up. The shortage is temporary, but it shows how weather directly impacts food availability.
AustraliaAustralian shoppers will see limited banana stock at checkout for another two weeks. Prices may rise as supply tightens, but supplies should normalise by November.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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