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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