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Originally Posted by pdurrant
How come bananas are so expensive in Australia? In the UK they're currently £0.68/kg in most supermarkets. That's AUS$1.08/kg.
It's not as if they're grown in the UK!
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Tropical cyclone Yasi wiped out 95% of Far North Queensland's crop, and Far North Queensland is where most of Australia's 'nanas come from. Recovery is going to take some time, while demand is still high.
Cheers,
Marc