The cold boosts citrus consumption in Europe
Belgium
Monday 20 February 2012
MD
To fight against the cold, Europeans have increased their consumption of citrus fruits, especially oranges and lemons.
The cold wave that hit Europe has significantly increased citrus consumption.
To fight against the cold, European consumers rushed to citrus rich in vitamin C and Importers have found a marked increase in demand everywhere.
German consumption of oranges has surged over the past 3 weeks. Importers in France have seen a growth in sales at the expense of melons, pineapples or mangoes.
source : atcitrus, fresh fruit portal