21 Oct 2021

9 cent avocados make for a 'tough year' for growers

From Midday Report, 12:42 pm on 21 October 2021

A Hastings supermarket is selling avocados for 9 cents each. 

While that's great for those making guacamole - what does it mean for the growers?

Alistair Nicholson is the vice chair of the Avocado Growers' Association and talks to Māni Dunlop about the perfect storm of export delays, a fruit glut and Covid-19 hindering hospitality demand.