Ausveg manager-VIDP communications, Andrew White, said: “Consumers in the Australian Capital Territory are spending the most on vegetables per week with an average spend of $15.92, whereas south Australians are spending the least by only forking out $12.08 per week on veggies.
“The fluctuation in different weekly vegetable spending around Australia may be attributed to either a slight variance in the price of produce or simply consumers in a particular state or territory purchasing more vegetables.
“As there is not a huge difference in spending around the country we are confident that all Australians are being offered similar produce at a comparable price and this is a real credit to the Australian vegetable growing industry and its ability to supply the nation with top quality produce.”
The survey looked at household expenditure from the period of 2010/11 and collected data on the expenditure, income, net worth and other characteristics of Australian households.
The majority of vegetables purchased per week are the fresh varieties which make up 80% of the average weekly spend. Only $1.28 per week is being spent on frozen varieties and $1.53 on other types of vegetables, the survey shows.
“No matter how you buy your vegetables, whether they are fresh or frozen, make sure you are buying Australian-grown produce to ensure you are getting the highest quality and freshest produce available,” said Mr White.
This new economic data was supplied by the Economics sub-programme of the Vegetable Industry Development Programme, which is funded by the National Vegetable Levy.
Source: Ausveg
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