A healthy diet must include fruits and vegetables since they are high in vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. They also include a respectable amount of fibre and a range of micronutrients. They are naturally advantageous and include vitamins and minerals including A (beta-carotene), folic acid, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorous that may promote fantastic health. Regular consumption of fruits and vegetables can also aid in the prevention of certain illnesses. Fruits and vegetables offer several health benefits because they include phytochemicals, or plant-based substances. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can also lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, reduce the likelihood of digestion and vision problems, and have other positive effects.
Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market Driving Factors and Challenges
The market is being driven by the rise in the need for high-nutrient, consistently tasty, ready-to-eat products that also incorporate unusual fruit and vegetable components and save time. The primary development drivers of the functional food and beverage market are anticipated to be an increase in the number of fitness enthusiasts and a growing propensity among consumers toward a healthier lifestyle. An increase in athletes is anticipated as a result of people's growing involvement in sports on a national and worldwide scale, which will spur expansion throughout the course of the functional beverages market projection period.
Professionals and corporate decision-makers have been attentively monitoring the situation of the horticulture sectors throughout Europe. the economic status of the industry and identifies the main reasons for its high risk and low revenue. One of the main problems in the vegetable and fruit business is trade uncertainty, which stems from the uneven market structure of the post-regime era. Fruit and vegetable growers have to find other ways to bring their products to market since their plantations are too small to meet the demands of the highly concentrated food processing and retail sectors. The research presents two distinct responses. One possibility is to create modern, multi-level producer cooperatives with EU assistance.
Impact of COVID-19 on Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market
The unexpected spread of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the COVID-19 disease it causes have had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable industries. Retailers, who may stock any product without any interruption, and grower-shippers, who are accustomed to just-in-time inventory management systems, experienced supply and demand shocks at distinct stages of the value chain. Despite the fact that the COVID-19 epidemic began before the majority of fruits and vegetables were ready for harvest, growers were unable to plan ahead for the approaching crop. Ironically, unemployment has stemmed from the shock to the US economy as a whole, which has quickly produced a labour pool.
Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Dole Food Company, Inc., Chiquita Brands International, Green yard NV, Total Produce PLC, Fyffes PLC, The wonderful Company LLC, Bonduelle SCA, Nature’s Pride BV, Agrafrost GmBH & co. KG.
Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market Segmentation:
By Type: Based on the Type, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Vegetable Type and Fruit Type.
By Product Type: Based on the Product Type, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Fresh, Canned, Frozen, Dried and Dehydrates, Purees and Pastes, Concentrate and others.
By Category: Based on the Category, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Vegetables and Fruits.
By Nature: Based on the Nature, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Vegetables and Fruits.
By Flavour: Based on the Flavour, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Vegetables and Fruits.
By Form: Based on the Form, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Vegetables and Fruits.
By Packaging: Based on the Packaging, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Pouches, bags, jars, trays, boxes, cans and others.
By End User: Based on the End User, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Retail / Household, Food Services.
By Distribution Channel: Based on the Distribution Channel, Europe Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Store based Retailers and Non store-based retailers.
By Region: This research also includes data for Germany, France, U.K., Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Rest of Europe.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.