A vegetable and fruit market in Queensland targeted the Woolworths supermarket chain after it advertised a special on continental cucumbers and 5 cent avocados.
Located in Victoria Point, near Brisbane, the green grocer known as Skippy’s Fresh Frootz is known for its cheap weekly specials.
This week’s deal included large continental cucumbers and Hass avocados, which were offered for only 5 cents each.
In Australia, Coles is currently selling these items at around $1.50 each. On the other hand, Skippy’s Fresh Frootz sells these items for around $3.
In response, Woolworths is currently selling avocados for $1.20 and continental cucumbers for $2.50.
These prices are about 4900 percent and 2300 percent higher than those offered by Skippy’s.
According to the company, it sells these items at a cost price that’s right for the market.
During certain times of the year, when certain products are in season, the company can sell them without making a profit.
He claims that this practice helps them make money elsewhere.
If we were able to sell these items at a price that’s sensitive to cost, and they were selling them for less than $3, then that’s insane.
A spokesperson for Coles claimed that the company’s pricing policies are influenced by various factors.
They also appreciate the relationships that the company has with Australian farmers.
The spokesperson noted that many of the company’s relationships with Australian farmers are multi-generational.
These relationships allow the company to maintain a steady supply of fresh vegetables and fruit.
The prices of these items are also influenced by the seasonal weather conditions and the demand and supply of these products.
Through its partnership with Australian farmers, the company ensures that the market price is competitive and that the produce is offered at a fair price.
This helps the company provide its customers with high-quality products.