‘Matter of urgency’: Fresh produce giant asks PM to help smashed avocado industry

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The chief of Australia’s largest fresh produce grower has accused the Albanese government of not doing enough to open international export markets as the industry grapples with an oversupply of avocados. | hijessicayun

The chief of Australia’s largest fresh produce grower has accused the Albanese government of not doing enough to open international export markets as the industry grapples with an oversupply of avocados.

Costa Group’s avocado business is getting smashed as an oversupply has led to decade-low retail prices.Costa chief Sean Hallahan is now calling on the federal government for assistance in gaining greater access to the Japanese market as a “matter of urgency for the greater good of the avocado industry”.

“It is vitally important for the new Albanese government to prioritise export market access for horticultural products into key markets, most prominently Japan. A whole of government approach is needed to gain access to Japan for eastern seaboard grown avocados,” said Hallahan, adding this was a federal not a state responsibility.

 

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hijessicayun Where do these looneys come from?

hijessicayun Millennials were complaining about avocado prices in not being able to afford homes…now both avocados and house prices are dropping and ppl still complain..we should be promoting fresh fruit in schools programs ffs, taxpayer money could be used in feeding kids healthy food

hijessicayun Anyone seen a reduction in smashed avocado, or side of 🥑 at their local cafe? I’m guessing not….

hijessicayun The Billionaires are revolting!🙄

hijessicayun 'Overall, Costa’s group recorded a 10.8 per cent increase in underlying net profit after tax to $49.2 million, while total revenue rose 15.7 per cent to $708.7 million compared with the first half of 2021.' 🙃

hijessicayun The hard hitting news - Avocados!

hijessicayun How about reduce the price?

hijessicayun Should the industry look inward and realise they over produced. When will industry start blaming itself for the problems it creates for itself.

ibizablue05 hijessicayun holy guacamole

hijessicayun Free market at work fellas just like when they were $5 each. Can't make money don't grow them.

hijessicayun Yeah. Albo's done nothing for the last 9 years! 🧐

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