Today’s post is abit more of a rant than anything else.
I know that with the recent floods in Queensland, fresh fruit and vegetables are in short supply and that prices rise as a result of this. I also know that it is important that we support Australian farmers and buy Aussie, so am not advocating that we start mass importation of fresh produce – the thing that really annoys me is the markup that the supermarkets continue to place on fresh produce.
Anyone who has family or friends on the land knows that a kilo of apples that are now being sold for $7 and upwards in Coles or Woolies, still results in the farmer getting about $2 per kilo. This is ludicrous that such massive profits can be made off these items when at the same time the whole country and indeed the western world are trying to fight an obesity crisis.
In fact I remember Kevin Rudd saying (prior to him being thrust aside) that he was going to work at ensuring that fruit and veg and other fresh goods remained cheaper in the government’s commitment to healthier eating for all.
Higher prices won’t stop me eating fresh goods, but it does beg the question as to how seriously the big players in Australia are taking the overweight and obesity crisis.
I would be interested to hear what other thoughts on this are.
Running together – Stride for stride on a life changing ride. – Sean Muller
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