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Fruit & Vegetables Market Report 2013
M2 - Fri Jan 25, 4:28AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gv4ljk/fruit_and) has announced the addition of the "Fruit & Vegetables Market Report 2013" report to their offering. This Key Note Market Update examines the fruit and vegetable industry in the UK. In 2011, the market grew by 2.8% at current prices. Fruits and vegetables are a staple part of Britain's diet. Moreover, consumers are aware of the importance of eating fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, as part of a healthy lifestyle. However, retail price increases, combined with the economic crisis, mean that fresh produce is getting increasingly expensive for UK consumers. Although the value of the market has risen on an annual basis since 2007, volume sales have declined. This trend is most noticeable among low income households. Cash-strapped consumers are unable to afford fresh produce, choosing frozen variants and processed foods instead that offer at least one of the recommended 5-a-day'. Moreover, Britons are increasingly simply cu