Fresh Produce, your industry

The Fresh Produce industry is a rapidly-growing market partially dependent on both local and international economic development. The percentage of consumers eating less meat is steadily increasing and that's a definite positive result for the Fresh Produce sector as this implies a transition towards vegetable proteins. Making the Fresh Produce industry a consistently growing sector.

This industry consists of a large group of companies, each with its own area of expertise. Take for example one company that markets exotic South American fruit to retailers throughout Europe, while another may grow its own vegetables on Dutch soil. The harvested products can afterwards be sold via producers or even directly via a webshops. And the diversity doesn't stop here – consider companies that process and package fruit by portion, or companies that ensure that your mango or avocado can be bought in the supermarket ripe and ready-to-eat. We can all agree that the market is diverse. One thing is certain: this type of diversity brings along specific challenges in these turbulent market times.

Facts & trends

€258,44 billion

The Fresh Produce industry will reach €258,44 billion by 2020.

2,7 million

growers worldwide are certified organic. That equals to € 50.86 billion of the total market.

80%

all of the fruit is sold worldwide as 'whole' pieces of fresh fruit.

675 miljard kg fruit

is produced yearly on a worldwide scale.

Bananas and melons

are the most commonly produced fruits on the planet.

5 portions per day

Eating more than 5 servings of fruit or vegetables per day may reduce the risk of heart attacks and premature death.

€258,44 billion

The Fresh Produce industry will reach €258,44 billion by 2020.

2,7 million

growers worldwide are certified organic. That equals to € 50.86 billion of the total market.

80%

all of the fruit is sold worldwide as 'whole' pieces of fresh fruit.

675 miljard kg fruit

is produced yearly on a worldwide scale.

Bananas and melons

are the most commonly produced fruits on the planet.

5 portions per day

Eating more than 5 servings of fruit or vegetables per day may reduce the risk of heart attacks and premature death.

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    Challenges in the Fresh Produce industry

    Every food industry has its own challenges. Specific challenges also arise in the fresh produce sector, which ultimately all converge and come out to meet the consumer's wishes better and faster than before. Because the market is determined by the consumer.

    How can we help your Fresh Produce company?

    Active in the Fresh Produce industry? Discover how we can help your company reach the next level.