Blueberries – There hasn’t been a change in volume week on week, and demand has been stable. While we are seeing volume in Victoria finish up fast, and we expect stored stock (Modified Atmosphere) not to be far behind this, the consistent supply of New Zealand fruit coming through is expected to hold price another week, there is a good chance price will move up next week, but this will depend on when the peak of the NZ import season will occur (if not already passed). 

Strawberries – Volume into retail has remained consistent. We are seeing retailers really focus in on quality across all DC’s in all states as the fruit in stores comping from a number of suppliers does not seem to have shelf life. Hot day temps in the Yarra Valley are expected all week, with an extremely hot Saturday pushing over 35 degrees. This will see retailers continue to keep their focus on the inbound assessments. Good growing conditions are expected to continue in the Southwest with moderate days and minimum temps in the low teens. Thursday is expected to get close to mid-30s, but it will ease the following day. 

Raspberries/s – Volumes in VIC and Northern NSW continue to be on the increase. This will continue increasing into march. Quality has been pretty good so far across the board. WA are still seeing Tasmanian fruit on shelves, and we expect this to continue. 

Blackberries – Whilst we have seen an increase week on week in volume, we are still a few weeks from a significant volume across the East Coast.