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Stephanie Gardiner

Australia's $18b fresh food sector leaves a sour taste

Australia has enjoyed record fruit, vegetable and nut production but growers say business is tough. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's fruit, vegetable and nut sector is worth a record $18.4 billion, but frustrated growers say supermarkets and big business are getting most of the gains.

The horticulture sector hit the record production value in the year to June 2025, producing 6.9 million tonnes of fruit, vegetables and nuts.

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