Supermarket shortages could worsen as farmers brace for downpours

Bad weather is expected to exacerbate the country's strained fruit and vegetable supply. Photo: Getty

A major supplier to Coles has warned the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables could take further hits in coming months as unseasonal downpours spread across large parts of the country.

Fresh Select CEO John Said told The New Daily there is “no doubt” the company is concerned about the potential effects of the unseasonably wet weather forecast for most of Australia this winter.