Slight recovery of peach and nectarine consumption in EU

According to a report by the European Commission on the market outlook for the summer of 2022, despite the decline in purchasing power, peach and nectarine consumption in the EU is expected to increase by 3% compared to 2021 to an average of 6.1 kg per person. This indicates a slight recovery, as this figure is ultimately still 5% lower than the five-year average. According to the European Commission, consumption growth is driven by higher yields, good weather and the revival of tourism. This year, more peaches and nectarines will be harvested in Europe than last year, thanks to significant yields in France, Italy and Greece. In Spain, on the other hand, there is less fruit on the trees due to the bad weather in spring. The Commission's report, analyzed by the Spanish producer organization Fepex, states that the total yield of peaches and nectarines in the EU will increase by 3% in 2022 to 3.4 million tonnes, which is, however, 9% less than the five-year average. While the ...