Export of Fruits and Vegetable Based Products Rakesh Singh The University of Georgia
Fruits and Vegetable Consumption Global Perspective Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption becomes a global priority [5 serving or 400 g/day] Fruits and vegetables are indispensable? [supply of nutrients, fiber, etc] A challenge - and an opportunity for agriculture [how to meet the demand?] Source: FAO report
Fruits and Vegetable Consumption in USA
World Health Organization report Low consumption 1.7 million (2.8%) of deaths worldwide top 10 selected risk factors for global mortality around 14% of gastrointestinal cancer deaths, about 11% of ischaemic heart disease deaths and about 9% of stroke deaths. Adequate consumption of fruit and vegetables- reduces the risk for cardiovascular diseases, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer. Incorporation of fruit and vegetable consumption as part of national noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention and school health programs
Low-consuming regions Region of world Men (%) Women (%) Africa (Ghana, Mauritania) 97 98.5 Americas (Ecuador) Brazil Europe (Kazakhstan) Croatia Ukraine South-East Asia Nepal Bangladesh Western Pacific (China) Philippines 86.6 57.3 92.3 55.5 98.1 48.4 94.6 75.3 88.1 59.3 90.6 50.3 99 45.6 96.8 76.7 Eastern Mediterranean 77.8 74.5 JN Hall, S Moore, SB Harper, JW Lynch. Global variability in fruit and vegetable consumption
Trends in the supply of vegetables per capita, by region, 1970-2000, WHO 03.21
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Growth rate and Composition
Basic Determinants of Global Trade in Fruits and Vegetables Climate, Location, and Growing Season Production Tied to Climate Trade Tied to Proximity of Markets Seasonality and Price Technology Aids Trade transportation, CA storage Changing Demand Stimulates Fruit and Vegetable Trade Drive To Globalize Markets in Fruits and Vegetables Implications of Globalization for the Produce Industry Impact of Retail Consolidation on the Produce Industry
Destination of fruits and vegetables exported by the world's 30 top exporters 1999-2001 average
Origins of Fruits and Vegetables Imported by the World s 30 Top Importers
EU* and U.S. value share of world trade in fruits and vegetables
NAFTA fruit and vegetable exports by country
NAFTA fruit and vegetable imports by country
EXPORTS OF MAJOR FRESH FRUITS FROM INDIA India produced 71.516 MMT of fruits and 133.738 MMT of vegetables. India is the largest producer of ginger and okra Second in production of potatoes (10%), onions, cauliflowers, brinjal, cabbages, etc. Ranks first in production of bananas (28%) papayas, mangoes (39%) lemons and limes Large export of mangoes, walnuts, grapes, bananas, pomegranates National Horticulture Board 2009-10.
Types of Processed Fruits/Vegetables India can Export Dried and preserved vegetables Mango pulp (65 processing units for Alphanso and Totapuri mangos) Pickle and chutney (Chilly Pickles, Green Pickles, Lemon Chutney, Mango chutney, Mango Pickles) Other (apple juice, beans, cherries, cashew, dried fruits, nuts, jam/jellies, pineapple, olives, tomato juice, sweet corn, lemon juice) Pulses dry beans, chick peas
Efforts in increasing India s Export Initiatives from Ministry of Food Processing Industries Increase in capacity for processing Export of variety of products Regulatory structure in place License for export Inspection State Government assistance
Conclusion Consumer demand for year round availability of fresh produce Healthy food demographics Affluent consumers everywhere Improved technology for processing EU will be largest importer Phytosanitary/HACCP practices will be important