Tridge summary
Fiji is experiencing a severe shortage of onions, primarily due to a challenging growing season in New Zealand, which is a major supplier. To make up for the shortfall, traders in Fiji imported onions from the US. The Fijian government is collaborating with the New Zealand Commerce Commission to resolve the issue and ensuring consumer protection against price gouging. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has recently observed a significant price surge for onions, leading to concerns of overpricing. The government assures that the current price hike is only temporary and is working to stabilize the situation.
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Original content
Supermarkets in Fiji are facing a huge shortage of onions, mainly due to the difficult New Zealand growing season. Fiji's government said in a statement last week that several traders in the country imported onions from the US during the holiday season to meet local demand. "However, the Government of Fiji is working closely with the New Zealand Commerce Commission to monitor the situation and determine the most effective solution to the shortfall." "In the meantime, the Department of Foreign Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs is taking all proactive measures to mitigate the impact on consumers - working with the FCCC (Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission) and the Council (Consumer Council of Fiji) to ensure ensure that merchants do not violate the consumer protection provisions of the FCCC Act of 2010, particularly ...
Source: Uiennieuws
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