Norway's native vegetable production is low due to unfavorable climatic conditions, making it a large importer of fresh produce and resulting in some of the highest fruit and vegetable prices in Europe. Despite this, consumption of fresh produce is on the rise, with Norwegians eating 24% more fruit and vegetables than a decade ago. The country's authorities have previously blocked the import of cheap food to support local farmers. However, prices for fresh products in Norway do not experience significant fluctuations.