Fruit and veg prices increased 10.7% in May

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June 30th, 2006

This was the largest increase in fresh vegetable prices since an 11.0% rise in July 2002. The nation-wide average price for 1kg of tomatoes increased by 60% from .53 to .26 and lettuce by 43% – from .42 to .04 for 500g. In April we saw a 7% increase.

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