Vegetables

Although emerging from the worst of the pandemic, 2022 has brought more problems for consumers and producers alike, driving further instability and uncertainty. COVID-19 has continued to have an impact on the global supply chain; therefore, logistics…

With the decline in consumers’ purchasing power, purchasing basic items took up a larger proportion of consumers’ budgets and reduced the resources available to purchase fruits and vegetables in 2022. The period of crisis led to increased consumption…

Amongst many significant changes the pandemic brought to various aspects of society, people re-evaluated their lifestyles and prioritised their health and wellbeing. This led to a noticeable increase in the consumption of vegetables in Germany in…

In 2022 fresh vegetables is positing positive growth in retail volume sales following a decline in 2021. Fresh vegetables benefit from health positioning as a strong selling point, and in recent years, consumers have become increasingly conscious of…

Supply chain disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected all industries, and fresh vegetables has also faced these issues. Rising costs for inputs such as labour, transportation, and raw materials have led producers to raise costs in…

Amidst surging COVID-19 infections, many cities went back into lockdown in 2022, along with enhanced mobility restrictions, which caused serious disruption to distribution. In 2022, some consumers were having difficulty purchasing fresh vegetables on…

After experiencing a difficult year in 2021, COVID-19 has been well-controlled in 2022, and the retail, foodservice and institutional channels have returned to normal operations. Therefore, all channels are set to witness volume growth, with…

With rising food prices in South Africa, an increasing number of consumers are cooking from home, which is increasing the demand for affordable vegetables such as maize and tomatoes. Furthermore, with the strong price increases recorded in meat, many…

After the emergence of COVID-19, consumers looked for fresh, healthier food options to maintain good health. There was an increasing need amongst consumers to include vegetables as part of their diet to fulfil their daily requirement of vitamins,…

With COVID-19 fears subsiding thanks to effective containment measures and vaccines there had been some hope that Mexico would see improvements in its economy in 2022 and an uptick in consumer confidence. This positivity was short lived, however,…

Vegetables is set to see a marginal decline in total volume sales in Japan in 2022, mainly driven by the decline in retail as demand for home cooking falls after the lifting of the quasi-state of emergency in March 2022. Throughout 2020 and 2021,…

Fresh vegetables have always been an essential element of Moroccan cuisine. Fresh vegetables, raw and cooked, are consumed daily by a big part of the Moroccan population and, for this reason, are often considered essential. Moroccan people are not…

Italy started on the path to recovery in early 2022 after the gradual lifting of all COVID-19 related restrictions in 2021, with the country well positioned to benefit from the financial aid received under the European recovery plan. However, this…

Vegetables posted positive flat retail volume growth in 2021, driven by the dominant other vegetables, which is mainly comprised of cucumber, cabbage and carrots, and which are traditionally used by Russians for a number of dishes. The poor harvest…

The overall price of vegetables in Thailand has remained relatively high throughout 2022, due to severe flooding in many parts of the country. Vegetable farmers and producers have once again been significantly affected by severe floods. In Thailand,…

Following a difficult 2021, producers experienced improved weather conditions in 2022, which allowed for improved harvests of different types of vegetables, especially during the spring/summer. However, some categories, such as tomatoes, are expected…

Retail volume sales of vegetables recorded dynamic growth in 2020, along with the imposition of lockdown restrictions. However, the easing of the latter in the first half of 2021 led to a switch in the volume demand for vegetables back from retail to…

Although inflation, driven by supply and sourcing issues caused by global crises, remains a concern, consumers in the United Arab Emirates are benefiting from the long term planning and vision of the leadership in securing favourable trade deals for…