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Blueberry shortage hits Coles and Woolworths after heavy rain damages crops

Australian shoppers may find it difficult to buy blueberries. Coles and Woolworths confirm a shortage. Heavy rainfall damaged crops. This disrupted harvests. Coles stocks imported cherries from the United States temporarily. Woolworths also faces similar issues. Earlier, broccoli became hard to find. Floods in New South Wales caused this. Coles works with suppliers to restore stock levels. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Woolworhs also affected Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in International 1. Australian defence deals, Credit Corp's strong growth power ASX surge Earlier fresh food shortages in 2025 Shoppers across Australia may struggle to find blueberries in the coming weeks, with Coles and Woolworths confirming a supply shortage. The drop in availability is due to recent heavy rainfall that damaged crops and disrupted harvests in key growing acknowledged the shortage after customers noticed signs in-store and questioned catalogue listings. The supermarket told that crop damage and delayed picking schedules have led to a temporary dip in blueberry the disruption, Coles assured customers that the situation is short-term. Supply is expected to improve in the coming meet ongoing demand, Coles has temporarily stocked imported cherries from the United States. However, this supply is expected to end is facing similar issues. Like Coles, its blueberry stock has been hit by poor weather to ABC, blueberry prices peaked at $9.80 per punnet in June, far above the typical low of $2.50 seen in October blueberries are scarce, Coles has highlighted the strong availability of other seasonal citrus fruits remain in good supply, and Queensland's strawberry season is set to begin in late isn't the first fresh produce shortage in 2025. In May, broccoli became hard to find after floods in New South Wales. Cyclone Alfred and ongoing droughts in South Australia and Victoria also affected early July, Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi all confirmed limited availability of broccoli due to these extreme weather said it continues to work closely with suppliers to restore stock levels and maintain value across other vegetables this winter.