Growers also suffering as prices continue to rise - Otago Daily Times

Allan Fong's family has been in the horticulture business for nearly 60 years. He said there has never been a more difficult time to be a grower.

The cost of fruit and vegetables have gone up 10 percent in the past year, according to the latest figures from Stats New Zealand.Consumer confidence is dropping, prices are rising and some customers… [+3113 chars]

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