Sunday, May 29, 2011

The Price of Bananas...Has Gone Bananas!

As you can see from the price tag, bananas are more precious than gold these days. This price seems more apt for the year 2050!
Not that we didn't see it coming: we did foresee a fruit shortage after Queensland was devastated with massive flooding half a year ago. But I didn't expect the price of bananas to go this high (it was $2.98 per kilo before the great flood).

Which is a shame because I really love this fruit. Because of its cost, I have not eaten bananas for months. We've only taken one piece at a time so our baby can have it during her meals (and she loves them!).

I just hope the Queensland farmers can get back their productions soon. They were having a record performance before disaster struck. It's time the farmers get rewarded for sticking it out in a difficult industry...Until then, less banana smoothies for Aussies!

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