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We look at what’s fresh in fruit and veg from thefoodpeople’s Fruit and Vegetables Category watch Report 2023.

HUMBLE Staple affordable veggies like potatoes and carrots are in, with new techniques to elevate them, such as chargrilling and smoking to maximise flavour.

PRESERVATION A great way to reduce waste and costs, pickled veg is becoming more popular in restaurants, with 43.9% of menus mentioning pickled ingredients in the second quarter of 2022 (The Food Institute, 2022).

EFFICIENCY Rising costs have led to consideration around cooking methods and whether to use fresh or switch to tinned or frozen. When fresh produce is used, every part of the ingredient, from root to tip is included.

SENSORY The Pantone colour of the year is magenta and expect to see this coming through in fruit and veg trends. Think beetroot, blackberries and radicchio all in one.