Comparison fruit & veg prices are these prices cheper where you live

hollydolly

hollydolly

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This is the greengrocer shop I use most often, and I was there today...

I thought I;d take a few pictures of various fruits and veggies, so you can all compare in your different countries the prices between here and there ... are our F&V more expensive than yours , how do they compare ?

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Sunkist said:
The only fresh produce I purchased in a long time: avocado. One. Cost $1.88, which I think is too expensive.
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The one in my picture are £1.25..which is apprx same price as yours however they're really big..you can't see that in the photo... the ready to eat ones .. are a little bit smaller but they're more expensive.. £1.50 each

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As of April 2026, the ongoing war with Iran has led to significant price increases for several fresh fruits and vegetables in the U.S.. While most produce is grown domestically or in Mexico, the conflict has spiked the costs of critical inputs like diesel fuel and fertilizer, which drive up the final price at the grocery store.

Recent Price Increases (March 2026)
According to analysis of USDA and UN data, several staples saw dramatic spikes shortly after the conflict began:
  • Roma Tomatoes: Up 117% (from $1.24 to $2.69 per lb).
  • Yellow Onions: Up 66% for a 3 lb bag.
  • Limes: Up 63%.
  • Bananas: Up 45% per lb.
  • Raspberries: Wholesale prices doubled since January, with retail prices reaching nearly $8 for a six-ounce container.
Why Prices are Rising
The conflict impacts produce prices through three main channels:
  • Fuel Costs: Diesel prices in the U.S. rose 35% in the month following the war's start. Fresh produce is highly fuel-intensive due to the need for temperature-controlled trucks and rapid transport.
  • Fertilizer Shortages: Approximately one-third of the world's synthetic fertilizer typically passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted. This has forced farmers to pay higher prices for nutrients or scale back planting.
  • Import Costs: While most U.S. produce doesn't come from the Middle East, items imported from other regions (like grapes from Peru or pineapples from Central America) are seeing higher shipping and insurance rates.
Forecast for 2026
The USDA's April Food Price Outlook predicts that for the remainder of 2026:
  • Fresh Vegetables: Prices are expected to rise by 4.8%.
  • Fresh Fruits: Prices are projected to increase by a more modest 1.0%.
  • Overall Grocery Inflation: All food-at-home prices are predicted to rise by 2.4%.
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Experts note that if the conflict is prolonged, farmers may switch to less fertilizer-intensive crops, which could further shift supply and keep prices elevated throughout the next year.
 
I am also lazy about doing the conversion but I do know prices on everything produce have jumped way up since COVID. Just a simple head of iceberg lettuce has gone from .79 to 2.64 at my store.

I will also say my produce section is not close to the beauty and freshness your's show. To me. a big part of buying produce is how it looks. If it does not look good or seem fresh enough, I walk away.

Living alone makes you think about if you can use it up before it turns. We had one store that had a little section for those type of people. I might just need a couple of stalks or celery, a couple of carrots type of thing. I loved that.

Now of course there are a few veggies and fruit I don't worry about. With three dogs who enjoy both they are used for treats for the whole group.
 
Overall pricing is pretty close to what produce costs here. Only difference would be when La Bonita a Latin supermarket has sales. Then & only then are prices a little lower.

For example head lettuce regular price $1.25 on sale 2 heads for $1.00
Red, Green, Orange or Yellow bell peppers regular price 89 cents each on sale sometimes 2 for $1.00 or 3 for $1.00
cucumbers 59 cents each or on sale 4 for $1.00
Avocados small can be 2 for $1.00 or on sale 5 for$1.00
 
Your prices seem higher to me.

Prices here continue to climb and quality continues to drop as less people buy, the produce doesn’t turnover as quickly as it used to and grocers are slower to refresh stock.

Basic frozen fruits and vegetables are the best value for me at this time of year.

I will splurge on things like fresh asparagus and strawberries as they come into season.

Bananas are the one last amazing value considering that they come from India, Costa Rica, etc… and still only tip the scales at forty nine cents a pound.
 
Aunt Bea said:
Your prices seem higher to me.

Prices here continue to climb and quality continues to drop as less people buy, the produce doesn’t turnover as quickly as it used to and grocers are slower to refresh stock.

Basic frozen fruits and vegetables are the best value for me at this time of year.

I will splurge on things like fresh asparagus and strawberries as they come into season.

Bananas are the one last amazing value considering that they come from India, Costa Rica, etc… and still only tip the scales at forty nine cents a pound.
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we don't sell bananas.. in pounds , rather we sell them in hands which usually contain 7 bananas.. they're 75p for 7 small bananas.. currently
 
I just bought a bag of 4 kilo potatoes. The farmers have way too many. The supermarkets get em from over the world. Normally they're 3,50 at least for a bag. It was hidden underneath the other more expensive ones. 45 cent!!! I had heard a man ask a girl who worked there if it was a mistake.

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Time for a starch diet.
 
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