It could soon be a little big cheaper to fill up the fruit bowl and vegetable drawer.

Latest figures show fruit and vegetable prices are 23 percent higher than they were a year ago, contributing to a 7.2 percent rise in overall consumer prices.

But growers are optimistic seasonal fruit and vegetable prices could drop, and supply could increase, in the coming weeks.

Vegetables New Zealand Chair John Murphy says price of some products may fall faster than the price of others.

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It could soon be a little big cheaper to fill up the fruit bowl and vegetable drawer.
Latest figures show fruit and vegetable prices are 23 percent higher than they were a year ago, contributing to a 7.2 percent rise in overall consumer prices.
But growers are optimistic seasonal fruit and vegetable prices could drop, and supply could increase, in the coming weeks.
Vegetables New Zealand Chair John Murphy says price of some products may fall faster than the price of others.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.