Australians Eating Less Fruit and Vegetables But More Chicken Nuggets

Published on April 12, 2024

Food and vegetable consumption in Australia has dropped, according to the latest findings from the national statistical agency. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals a reduction across all major food groups, with vegetables recording the largest drop. This news coincides with Australians grappling with higher inflation, with CPI rising to 6 percent in the 12 months leading up to June 2023. Vegetable consumption fell by 14 grams per person in the 2023 financial year, while fruit fell by 12 grams, milk products dropped by 11 grams, and non-alcoholic beverages slipped by 9 grams. Overall, Australians bought 3.9 percent less food in 2022-2023 than the previous year, or a reduction of 63 grams per day....

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