Purchase policies to fresh fruit and vegetables in supermarkets in Campo Grande, Brazil

This study aims to analyze purchase policies to fruits and vegetables in supermarkets in Campo Grande, Brazilian Midwest. Thirteen interviews were conducted with representatives from supermarkets, small, medium and large, responsible for purchasing fresh vegetables. By analyzing the responses obtained through interviews, we can observe that producers make almost the entire supply of fruits and vegetables in large supermarkets from other states, and the small and medium establishments usually buy more with the local producer. For retailers, the fruits and vegetables represent an important factor to create internal circulation of customers in stores and a factor of attraction of clients too, in addition, this products offer high profitability. For the supermarket, the fruits and vegetables locally produced are fresher and have lower comparative cost. However, supply regularity, the volume and variety offered by local producers are considered unsatisfactory.

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Using rewards-based incentives to increase purchase of fruit and vegetables in lower-income households: design and start-up of a randomized trial

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980012004934 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. 936-941 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Etienne J Phipps ◽

Samantha L Wallace ◽

Shana D Stites ◽

Nadine Uplinger ◽

S Brook Singletary ◽

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Keyword(s):

Randomized Trial ◽

Financial Incentives ◽

Baseline Period ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Fruit And Vegetables ◽

Lower Income ◽

Minority Community ◽

Fresh Vegetables ◽

Predominantly Minority ◽

The Impact

AbstractObjectiveTo report the design and baseline results of a rewards-based incentive to promote purchase of fruit and vegetables by lower-income households.DesignA four-phase randomized trial with wait-listed controls. In a pilot study, despite inadequate study coupon use, purchases of fresh fruit (but not vegetables) increased, but with little maintenance. In the present study, credits on the study store gift card replace paper coupons and a tapering phase is added. The primary outcome is the number of servings of fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables purchased per week.SettingA large full-service supermarket located in a predominantly minority community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.SubjectsFifty-eight households, with at least one child living in the home.ResultsDuring the baseline period, households purchased an average of 3·7 servings of fresh vegetables and an average of less than 1 serving of frozen vegetables per week. Households purchased an average of 1·9 servings of fresh fruit per week, with little to no frozen fruit purchases. Overall, the range of fresh and frozen produce purchased during this pre-intervention period was limited.ConclusionsAt baseline, produce purchases were small and of limited variety. The study will contribute to understanding the impact of financial incentives on increasing the purchases of healthier foods by lower-income populations.

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Innovative Preservation Technology for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10040719 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 719

Author(s):

Bernardo Pace ◽

Maria Cefola

Keyword(s):

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Fruit And Vegetables ◽

Cold Chain ◽

Chain Packing ◽

Inappropriate Use ◽

Research Activities ◽

Preservation Technology ◽

Nutritional Characteristics ◽

Fresh Products

The preservation of the freshness of fruits and vegetables until their consumption is the aim of many research activities. Quality losses of fresh fruit and vegetables during cold chain are frequently attributable to an inappropriate use of postharvest technologies. Moreover, especially when fresh produce is transported to distant markets, it is necessary to adopt proper postharvest preservation technologies in order to preserve the initial quality and limit microbial decay. Nowadays, for each step of supply chain (packing house, cold storage rooms, precooling center, refrigerate transport and distribution), are available innovative preservation technologies that, alone or in combination, could improve the fresh products in order to maintain the principal quality and nutritional characteristics. The issue groups five original studies and two comprehensive reviews within the topic of preservation technologies related to innovative packaging and postharvest operation and treatments, highlighting their effect on quality keeping.

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Changes in food pricing and availability on the Navajo Nation following a 2% tax on unhealthy foods: The Healthy Diné Nation Act of 2014

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0256683 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. e0256683

Author(s):

Carmen George ◽

Carolyn Bancroft ◽

Shine Krystal Salt ◽

Cameron S. Curley ◽

Caleigh Curley ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Food System ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Wild Plants ◽

Tribal Community ◽

Healthy Foods ◽

Navajo Nation ◽

Local Food System ◽

Convenience Stores ◽

Fresh Vegetables

Introduction In 2014, the Navajo Nation Healthy Diné Nation Act (HDNA) was passed, combining a 2% tax on foods of ‘minimal-to-no-nutritional value’ and waiver of 5% sales tax on healthy foods, the first-ever such tax in the U.S. and globally among a sovereign tribal nation. The aim of this study was to measure changes in pricing and food availability in stores on the Navajo Nation following the implementation of the HDNA. Methods Store observations were conducted in 2013 and 2019 using the Nutrition Environment Measurement Survey-Stores (NEMS-S) adapted for the Navajo Nation. Observations included store location, type, whether healthy foods or HDNA were promoted, and availability and pricing of fresh fruits and vegetables, canned items, beverages, water, snacks and traditional foods. Differences between 2013 and 2019 and by store type and location were tested. Results The matched sample included 71 stores (51 in the Navajo Nation and 20 in border towns). In 2019, fresh produce was available in the majority of Navajo stores, with 71% selling at least 3 types of fruit and 65% selling at least 3 types of vegetables. Compared with border town convenience stores, Navajo convenience stores had greater availability of fresh vegetables and comparable availability of fresh fruit in 2019. The average cost per item of fresh fruit decreased by 13% in Navajo stores (from $0.88 to $0.76) and increased in border stores (from $0.63 to $0.73), resulting in comparable prices in Navajo and border stores in 2019. While more Navajo stores offered mutton, blue corn and wild plants in 2019 compared to 2013, these changes were not statistically significant. Discussion The findings suggest modest improvements in the Navajo store environment and high availability of fruits and vegetables. Navajo stores play an important role in the local food system and provide access to local, healthy foods for individuals living in this rural, tribal community.

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Successful selling of packed fresh fruit and vegetable

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis ◽

10.11118/actaun200957060215 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 57 (6) ◽

pp. 215-224

Author(s):

Radmila Presová ◽

Oldřich Tvrdoň ◽

Lucie Hrdá

Keyword(s):

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Consumer Demand ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Fruit And Vegetables ◽

Consumer Confidence ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

High Quality ◽

Specific Data ◽

Quality Health

The paper deals with the marketability of packaged fruit and vegetables, as a new trend of satisfying consumer needs, in connection with selling-culture of stall selling and self-stores sales. It emphasize fact that food have to be wrapped into the quality, health packages, under the conditions of the Act. 477/2001 Coll.Specific data for the analytical part of this paper was provided by Hortim International Ltd. This company has operate on the Czech market since 1995. Analysis of the economic results confirmes the legitimacy of the sale of packaged fresh fruits and vegetables, but there will be neccesary longer lasting promotion. This fact also confirmed the research of consumer demand, that was made by authors. Determinant for the success sales are these factors: consumer confidence that the packaged products of fruit and vegetables are high quality.

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Incentivizing fruit and vegetable purchases among participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980014000512 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 33-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Tatiana Andreyeva ◽

Joerg Luedicke

Keyword(s):

New England ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Infants And Children ◽

Substitution Effects ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

Supplemental Nutrition ◽

Nutrition Program ◽

Fresh Vegetables ◽

Supplemental Nutrition Program

AbstractObjectiveIn 2009, the US Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) began to provide participants with cash-value vouchers to purchase fruits and vegetables ($US 10 for women and $US 6 for children per month). The present paper assesses the potential effects of the new WIC incentives on fruit and vegetable purchases among WIC households in two New England states.DesignA pre–post assessment of changes in fruit and vegetable purchases after the WIC revisions in generalized estimating equation models.SettingScanner data on grocery purchases from a regional supermarket chain in New England, USA.SubjectsWIC-participating households (n 2137) that regularly shopped at the chain during January–September 2009 and January–September 2010.ResultsAfter the WIC revisions, purchases of fresh and frozen vegetables increased in volume by 17·5 % and 27·8 %, respectively. The biggest improvements were observed for fresh fruit, an increase of 28·6 %, adding almost a kilogram of fresh fruits per household per month. WIC households spent three times more of their WIC vouchers on purchasing fresh fruits than fresh vegetables. The magnitudes of substitution effects were relatively small: between 4 % (fresh fruit) and 13 % (canned vegetables) of the amounts purchased in 2009 with non-WIC funds were replaced by purchases made using WIC vouchers in 2010.ConclusionsThe provision of fruit and vegetable benefits in the revised WIC food packages increased overall purchases of fruits and vegetables among WIC-participating households in New England. Efforts to encourage consumption of fruits and vegetables by people receiving federal food assistance are paying off.

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Growth and Export Potential of Horticultural Crops from India: An Overview

Economic Affairs ◽

10.46852/0424-2513.2.2021.10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 66 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Lohita Rabha

Keyword(s):

Growth Rate ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Export Performance ◽

Analytical Techniques ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Fruit And Vegetables ◽

Horticultural Crops ◽

Negative Growth Rate ◽

Negative Growth

Cultivation of horticultural crops is the best alternative for Indian agriculture as a farmer can achieve a higher return by exporting the produce. So the topic has been selected to analyze the trend in export performance of horticultural crops of India and to identify the major destinations of India for exporting fruits and vegetables. Data was entirely based on secondary sources, and the major analytical techniques like CAGR and CV were used to achieve the study’s objective. The trend in export of fresh fruit and vegetables both by quantity and value shows that walnuts have negative growth rate. Fresh mangoes have shown a negative growth rate (-4.50%) in terms of quantity. In the case of export of processed fruits and vegetables by quantity, Cucumber and Gherkins (Prepared & Preserved) have shown a negative growth rate (-2.21%) along with mango pulp (-5.48%). ’India’s primary market for fresh fruit and vegetables is United Arab Emirates. For processed fruit and vegetables, the major market are USA, Netherland, Saudi Arabia, and China. To emerge as a major exporting nation, India needs to produce surplus by cultivating high-value horticultural crops, improving cultivation practices, pre and post harvest management, storage, etc.

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Changes in carotenoid intake from fruit and vegetables in the Spanish population over the period 1964–2004

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980007662314 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 1018-1023 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

F Granado ◽

S Blázquez ◽

B Olmedilla

Keyword(s):

High Performance ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Fruit And Vegetables ◽

Spanish Population ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

Total Consumption ◽

Chromatography Analysis ◽

Consumption Data

AbstractObjectiveTo assess changes in carotenoid intake based on the variations in the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in the Spanish population over the period 1964–2004.DesignConsumption data of fresh fruit and vegetables from Family Budget Surveys carried out in 1964, 1980, 1990 and 2004. Consumption data (g per person per day) accounted for >90% of fruit and vegetable consumption at each time point. Quality controlled high-performance liquid chromatography analysis of the carotenoid composition of Spanish fruit and vegetable was used.SubjectsRandomly selected, private households throughout Spain (20 800 households in 1964, 30 311 households in 1980, 21 155 households in 1990 and 6000 households in 2004). Twelve vegetables and 16 fruits representing 89–96% of the total consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables were used.ResultsIndividual consumption of fruit and vegetables has changed over this period, altering the total and individual intake of carotenoids. Total carotenoid intake increased from 2.5 mg per person per day in 1964 to 4.1 mg per person per day in 1990, with a decrease to 3.3 mg per person per day in 2004. These increments are due to an increase in lycopene, α- and β-carotene, while a decrease in lutein and zeaxanthin is observed during the last decade. A continuous and consistent decrease in the relative contribution of lutein in the diet is observed over the period studied.ConclusionAlthough the consumption of fruit and vegetables is still consistent with a Mediterranean-type pattern, modifications in the consumption of individual fruits and vegetables have provoked changes in total and specific carotenoid intake with potential relevance in human health.

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Parent outcome expectancies for purchasing fruit and vegetables: a validation

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980007382499 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 280-291 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Tom Baranowski ◽

Kathy Watson ◽

Mariam Missaghian ◽

Alison Broadfoot ◽

Janice Baranowski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Desirability ◽

Outcome Expectancies ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Fruit And Vegetables ◽

Outcome Expectancy ◽

Grocery Stores ◽

Parameter Estimates ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

Fresh Vegetables ◽

Survey Instruments

AbstractObjectiveTo validate four scales – outcome expectancies for purchasing fruit and for purchasing vegetables, and comparative outcome expectancies for purchasing fresh fruit and for purchasing fresh vegetables versus other forms of fruit and vegetables (F&V).DesignSurvey instruments were administered twice, separated by 6 weeks.SettingRecruited in front of supermarkets and grocery stores; interviews conducted by telephone.SubjectsOne hundred and sixty-one food shoppers with children (18 years or younger).ResultsSingle dimension scales were specified for fruit and for vegetable purchasing outcome expectancies, and for comparative (fresh vs. other) fruit and vegetable purchasing outcome expectancies. Item Response Theory parameter estimates revealed easily interpreted patterns in the sequence of items by difficulty of response. Fruit and vegetable purchasing and fresh fruit comparative purchasing outcome expectancy scales were significantly correlated with home F&V availability, after controlling for social desirability of response. Comparative fresh vegetable outcome expectancy scale was significantly bivariately correlated with home vegetable availability, but not after controlling for social desirability.ConclusionThese scales are available to help better understand family F&V purchasing decisions.

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Fruit and vegetables – fresh or processed – which are a better source of vitamin C?*

Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences ◽

10.21164/pomjlifesci.604 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Izabela Gutowska ◽

Patrycja Marszałek ◽

Irena Baranowska-Bosiacka ◽

Agnieszka Łukomska ◽

Marta Goschorska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Winter Season ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Fruit And Vegetables ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

Commercial Products ◽

Essential Component ◽

Normal Body ◽

Study Material

Introduction: Vitamin C is an essential component of our diet. Its presence is necessary for normal body functioning. The main sources are fruits and vegetables.The aim of the study was to evaluate the content of vitamin C in both raw and processed fruits and vegetables and products available commercially in the autumn/winter period.Materials and methods: The study material comprised 14 types of fruits and vegetables and commercial products made from them, in which we determined the content of vitamin C.Results: Differences were found in vitamin C content between fresh fruits and vegetables vs. processed fruit and vegetable products.Conclusions: Fresh fruit and vegetables are not always the best source of vitamin C in the autumn/winter season. In some cases, processed fruits and vegetables are richer in this vitamin.

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Consumer buying behaviour of fruit and vegetables in the Netherlands

International Journal of Horticultural Science ◽

10.31421/ijhs/18/1/998 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

K. Jassó

Keyword(s):

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Fruit And Vegetables ◽

Grocery Stores ◽

Green Beans ◽

Fresh Vegetables ◽

Canned Vegetables ◽

Buying Behaviour ◽

Canned Fruit ◽

Total Turnover ◽

High Degree

The Dutch Households bought in 2010 compared with the year before a little less vegetables and less fruit. However because of a higher price level the supermarket sales of fruits and vegetables increased with 7% to almost €3 billion. A Dutch household bought 72.4 kilo fresh vegetables in 2010. This is 2% less than in 2009. Tomatoes are the most bought vegetable followed by onion and cucumber. Although the Dutch households bought less vegetables, the spending increased with 5%. The average price of vegetables was 7% higher than in 2009. In 2010 a Dutch household bought almost 88 kilo fresh fruit. Compared with 2009 this was 2% less. Apple is far out the most popular, followed by orange and banana. Also the spending on fruit decreased a little, specially on strawberry, kiwi and banana. The sales of vegetables is realized for almost 90% by the supermarket channel. Albert Heijn has a market share of 38%, followed by Superunie and C1000. Also for fruit the supermarket is the most important retail channel. However fruit is also sold for 20% in grocery stores and markets. The total turnover from supermarkets of vegetables was in 2010 over €2 billion, 8% more than in 2009. 85% of this is fresh product (fresh and pre-treated). Canned vegetables become less popular. The turnover was decreasing 2% to just under €200 million. Green beans are the most popular, followed by peas and carrots. However more money was spend on frozen vegetables (+5%) and pickles (+1%). Over 40% of the supermarket turnover of frozen vegetables is spend on spinach. The supermarket turnover of fruit increased in 2010 with 3% to €1,25 billion. From this 93% is fresh unprocessed fruit. The turnover of pre-treated (washed and sliced) is increasing, but still not more than 3%. Although with a modest share, the spending on frozen fruit also increased in 2010 to €5,5 million. The turnover of canned fruit however was decreasing with 6% compared with 2009. The supermarket turnover of pre-treated fruit was €35 million. Albert Heijn is the absolute market leader for pretreated fruit. In 2010 70% of the sales was realized by Albert Heijn. Mixed fresh pre-treated fruit, mainly fruit salads, account for 40% of the total supermarket turnover of processed fruit. Canned pineapple is the most important canned fruit in supermarkets, followed by fruit cocktail and peach. There is a high degree of awareness of consumers regarding the “must” to use enough fruit and vegetables. Despite of this, consumers do not always eat enough healthy products. Reasons for this are the busy life of the modern young people and the perception that vegetables are “not easy” to use. Therefore preparing a meal has to be easy and fast with suitable products Here is an important task for concept and product development.

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