Expert predicts increase in garlic consumption in Europe

Danny Den, CEO of the Dutch fruit and vegetable importer and exporter Denimpex, predicted an increase in garlic consumption in Europe due to population growth due to immigration. Immigrants tend to consume more garlic than natives of EU countries. This is stated in the publication FreshPlaza. It is explained that the largest exporter of garlic in the world is China, which is currently facing increased duties on garlic in the US and quotas in Europe. “The quota of 40 thousand tons for EU licenses is likely to be insufficient in the coming years, as the population of Europe is growing rapidly due to immigration. Immigrants tend to consume significantly more garlic than the native population of the EU. In general, importers face numerous difficulties. However, given the current global situation, anything can still happen,” Danny Den ...