Produce industry representatives believe people need to be flexible with the inflated costs of fruit and vegetables set to continue.
The soaring cost of fruit and vegetables are expected to rise further following the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Local Auckland grocers say kumara, which was $4.50 a kilo, is now at least $9 while a single broccoli head is $6.
United Fresh president, Jerry Prendergast, told Morning Report shoppers need to prepare for fluctuations in prices heading into winter.
