Cooler weather in Far North Queensland has slowed banana growth and contributed to limited supplies at some Australian supermarkets, according to a Woolworths notice reported by 7NEWS.
The retailer told shoppers to expect limited banana displays during October and said it expects supply to return to normal by November. That is a forecast, not a guarantee: availability can vary between stores and from day to day.
ABC Far North reported on 10 October that the region had experienced unusually cool and wet spring conditions. Atherton Tablelands grower Michael Coulston told the ABC that the weather had held back banana production. The ABC report provides local context for the supply disruption.
Reports of empty shelves at some stores should not be taken to mean bananas are unavailable at every supermarket. Shoppers should check their local store for current stock.
Sources: 7NEWS supermarket report; ABC Far North weather and grower report.
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