IFPA delivers optimistic State of the Industry Report for 2023
Leaders at the International Fresh Produce Association have done their homework and are hopeful about what awaits the fresh produce industry in the year ahead.
IFPA has detailed its findings in a State of the Industry Report that showcases data, insights and outlooks to help the industry prepare and plan for the challenges and opportunities coming this year.
“IFPA’s first State of the Industry Report explores how the IFPA member community, and the global fruit and vegetable industry can make a positive and powerful impact on the world, despite daunting challenges,” IFPA CEO Cathy Burns said in a news release. “As an organization, it is our duty to champion the data, insights and messages that create lasting change in consumption so that the world knows fresh produce and floral truly are the secret to vitality and vibrancy.”
Key takeaways
According to Food and Agriculture Organization data, global trade more than doubled between 2000 and 2018 with exports driving fruit and vegetable sector growth. According to the report, the top 10 commodities for global produce production include:
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Potatoes — 370 million tons.
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Cassava — 304 million tons.
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Tomatoes — 181 million tons.
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Bananas — 117 million tons.
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Watermelon — 100 million tons.
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Onions — 100 million tons.
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Sweet potatoes — 91.8 million tons.
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Cucumbers and gherkins — 87.8 million tons.
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Apples — 87.2 million tons.
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Oranges — 78.8 million tons.
“The gap between where things stand today and the difference we need to make tomorrow (and tomorrow is none too soon) is what this report is all about,” said Burns said in the release. “As our members look at the data and trends that follow, I encourage us all to consider ‘what is possible?’”
The report features industry-critical data, including economic and consumption data, key trends according to IFPA research and other globally recognized research, and the outlook for the industry.
The report is published in English, Spanish and Portuguese. All versions are available to download at the State of the Industry Report page on IFPA’s website.
Like IFPA’s recent “State of the Industry” presentation, the report provides the foundational data and insights that can inspire, enlighten and invigorate industry teams as they work to drive the industry mission to grow consumption and a healthier world, according to the release.
IFPA is on-site at Fruit Logistica in Berlin the week of Feb. 6, 2023, and will share a look at the State of the Industry Report to those attendees.
