Fruits

Fruits recorded a marginally more positive performance in 2021 via retail compared to the previous year, when the category was negatively impacted by a shortage of migrant workers due to the closure of borders a result of the pandemic (in March 2020,…

In Germany, some types of fruit are already close to saturation. Very popular amongst Germans are apples and bananas, with demand for the latter gaining momentum over the review period. Both are fruits that are also ideal for transporting and eating…

The substantial unit price growth for citrus fruits (in particular, for lemon and limes, and oranges, tangerines and mandarins) during 2020 was partially reversed in 2021, although prices remained above the pre-pandemic level. Lemons saw the…

The emergence of the pandemic in Vietnam in 2020 led to the introduction of various restrictions by the government to control the spread of the virus, including the closure of foodservice establishments, schools and places of work, and leading to…

The presence of fruits in everyday meals during the first months after the pandemic outbreak became limited as consumers avoided visiting crowded spaces such as grocery retailers, thereby reducing frequent purchases. As fruits are considered…

Consumer spending on fruits continued to shift overwhelmingly from foodservice to retail in 2021, due to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, during the period of home seclusion and social distancing restrictions, consumers increasingly…

Total consumption of fruits suffered limited losses in 2020 as the consumer shift from the foodservice channel to retail did not allow total fruit volumes to grow positively. The story in 2021 reversed with retail experiencing a small contraction…

With lockdown measures in place in France until the end of June 2021, French consumers were still impacted for about half of the year. The impact of COVID-19 on retail, foodservice and institutional sales of fresh fruits has therefore been felt in…

In 2021, lower prices of local fruits continued to boost retail volume sales. Reduced exports as a result of the pandemic caused the unit price of other fruits, in particular, to decrease as well as leading to an increase in domestic supply. Some…

Fresh fruits experienced sustained total volume growth in 2021, as many consumers searched for produce as a source of immune support and health. In 2020, the pandemic encouraged many consumers to reassess their health and lifestyles, as poor diets…

Fruits in Japan saw a return to growth in total volume terms in 2021, after seeing a significant decline in 2020. In 2020, sales of fruits experienced a significant decline amidst the pandemic, as foodservice and institutional sales saw a notable…

The rise in imports of fruits by Moroccan companies has contributed to the increase in the supply of fruits in grocery retailers and in the Moroccan market in general. There were concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic would interrupt the supply of…

In 2020, total volume sales of fruits saw a minor fall. Sales through the foodservice and institutional channels saw a dramatic decline as foodservice outlets saw significant restrictions on their operations, including closure for some of the year,…

The pandemic heightened health awareness amongst South Africans, leading to a greater focus on healthy food as important support for a functional immune system. Consumers were again reminded how crucial vitamin C is to fight off colds and influenza.…

In recent years, cherries from Chile have become one of the most popular fruits as gift for friends and family during Chinese New Year. When Chilean cherries are already present in the market, local varieties and imported cherries from elsewhere are…

Fresh fruits has experienced sustained total volume growth in 2021, as many consumers have looked to food as a source of immune support and health. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led many consumers to reassess their health and lifestyles, as poor…

Total volume sales of fruits fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, as retail demand continued to climb following a surge the previous year in line with a switch to home consumption after the emergence of the pandemic in the United Arab…

Following a year of unprecedented growth in retail sales in 2020, demand for fruits is switching back towards the foodservice and institutional channels in 2021. Although the initial months of 2021 saw further lockdown restrictions, leading to…