The retail chain attributed the disruption to several factors, including a shift in harvesting times in KwaZulu-Natal, which has left shelves less stocked than usual.
The retailer disclosed that supply chain disruptions have led a shortage of avocados.The country will have to wait a bit longer for their avocado fix in the new year asThe retail chain said that the shortage was due to a shift in harvesting times in KwaZulu-Natal.
"Our Eastern Cape farmers seeing lower volumes this year; and unexpected logistical delays which have affected avocados originating from Tanzania," the company said. Woolworths told IOL that it was"aware of supply issues affecting the availability of avocados at Woolworths", but it would try its best to ensure South Africans get their fresh produce and emphasised that this was a"top priority".
Pick n Pay said that the current out-of-season period for avocados has led to supply issues due to several reasons but their stores have ensured consistent avocado availability.
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