One of Australia’s largest food processors says it has reacted to shoppers buying cheaper imported food amid the cost-of-living crisis.
What's next?One of Australia's largest food processors is slashing its canned fruit production as shoppers turn to cheaper imported food amid a cost-of-living crisis.
The company said it expected volumes of peaches and pears to normalise in 2026 but sourcing of apricots, plums and apples would remain unchanged.Cobram and District Fruit Growers vice-president and SPC supplier, Matthew Cornish, said he was working through what the cuts would mean for his business and industry.
Mr Cornish said farmers were still grappling with the decision, with some looking to sell fruit into the fresh market — wholesalers or supermarkets — to stay afloat."That would put a bit of downward pressure on the fresh market prices, which is an unfortunate by-product of it," he said.Fruit Growers Victoria grower services manager Michael Crisera said growers and processors were struggling to compete with imported products.
"Otherwise we're going to potentially lose an industry, and there won't be an option to ever buy Australian canned products."Expect to see fewer canned tomatoes on supermarket shelves this yearFailed to seize guns, grant protection orders or take statements: The DV failures of one police force reflect another
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