Food Biochemistry and Food Processing (2 edition)

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570 Part 5: Fruits, Vegetables, and Cereals

World vegetable supply

World vegetable supply

World vegetable supply (tonnes)

World vegetable supply (tonnes)

Year

1990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005

Beans

Maize

Onions

Peas

Pepper

Potatoes

Roots and tuber dry equiv

Roots, other

Sweet potatoes

Tomatoes

Yams

China

India

Japan

Korea, Republic of

Myanmar

Nigeria

Philippines

Russian federation

Vietnam

Year

1990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005

250,000,000

200,000,000

150,000,000

100,000,000

50,000,000

0

250,000,000

300,000,000

350,000,000

200,000,000

150,000,000

100,000,000

50,000,000

0

Figure 29.1.An estimate of world vegetable production by region, and type of vegetable. (Source: FAOSTAT 2010.)

vegetables and fruits. In 2002, the farm gate value of vegetables

and melons (including mushrooms) sold in the United States

reached $17.7 billion. Annual per capita use of fresh vegeta-

bles and melons rose 7% between 1990–1992 and 2000–2002,

reaching 442 pounds, as fresh consumption increased and con-

sumption of processed products decreased. According to Food

and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data, the world production

of vegetables has increased from 147 million metric tons (Mt) in

1992 to 350 million Mt in 2005 (Fig. 29.1). Potato, tomato,

sweet potato, onions and so on are the major vegetables that

are produced across the world (Fig. 29.1). Vegetables re-

main a popular choice for consumers worldwide. In general,

the supply of vegetables per capita has increased in develop-

ing countries, but lags behind in certain parts of the world

(Table 29.1). In 2002, each individual ate an average of 110

Table 29.1.Changes in Vegetable Supply in Different

Parts of the World

Region 1979 2000

World 66.1 101.9

Developed countries 107.4 112.8

Developing countries 51.1 98.8

Africa 45.4 52.1

North and Central America 88.7 98.3

South America 43.2 47.8

Asia 56.6 116.2

Europe 110.9 112.5

Oceania 71.8 98.7

Source: Fresco LO, Baudoin WO 2002.