As a result, current apple prices are easily 30 to 40 percent higher than this time last year, and that wasn’t a great season either.” The entity said average retail apple prices increased more than 13 percent year-on-year despite lower sales volumes. Despite higher prices across several fruit categories, Box Divvy said consumers can still find value in some winter produce. Afourer mandarins are selling for about $1.36 per pound, while Imperials are priced below $1.81 per pound, according to the company. Box Divvy also said melon and kiwifruit prices remain elevated, while strawberry prices have started to ease.