The cost of tomatoes, lettuce and avocados have all dropped dramatically.
Food was cheaper in February than it was in January.
The World Vision report highlights how alarming the global food crisis is.
Growers are celebrating positive crops which will see prices ease compared to last year.
According to suppliers, if a food product sells for $1, some supermarkets are taking 25 cents more than they were 30 years ago.
Annual food price increases are at 30-year highs.
Overseas, consumers are indulging in New Zealand-made products at a cheaper price than back home.
An industry leader warned the fruit may be more expensive in store later this year, especially come Christmas time.
There are more targeted options within NZ's welfare system that can be used to help struggling families afford healthier foods, writes Ranjana Gupta.
