Australians stay firm with fruit and vegetables consumption

According to the global consumer survey of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), Australians value fresh produce and many say their intake is increasing despite cost-of-living pressure. However Australian as less likely than the global average to eat fruit (-2%) or vegetables (-10%) as a snack or eat more fruit and vegetables then last year (-8%).

Fresh intake on the rise

29% of the surveyed Australians declared they are eating more fruit and vegetables then last year, despite higher prices. Most of the fruit purchases (62,8%) and vegetables shopping (63,4%) are fresh, the rest frozen or canned.

Snacking gets a healthy twist

74% of adults are at least somewhat likely to choose fruit and vegetables as a snack. Fresh fruit (7%) and vegetables (6%) are among items Australians were likely to be willing to give up if prices increased further.

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