Avo returns below cost of harvest as oversupply pushes retail prices to $1 each

Shan Goodwin
July 28 2022 - 10:00am
TOP VALUE: You can have your avo on toast and your mortgage now. Avocado prices are the lowest they've ever been due to an oversupply. PHOTO: Australian Avocados.
TOP VALUE: You can have your avo on toast and your mortgage now. Avocado prices are the lowest they've ever been due to an oversupply. PHOTO: Australian Avocados.

AUSTRALIANS are piling their toast, plates and smoothies with avocados as oversupply has made the once-luxury item now one of the best value options on fruit and vegetable stands.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au