Nourishment - A third of sales in NRW come from fruit and vegetable products.
Around a third of Germany's revenue from fruit and veggie products comes from North Rhine-Westphalia businesses. These businesses made products worth 3.1 billion euros in 2023, as per IT.NRW, the regional stats office. This is a 12% increase compared to 2022. Half of the revenue was generated in the Regierungsbezirk Köln region. The product category includes processed fruits, veggies, fruit juices, and potato goods. There are 67 companies in North Rhine-Westphalia working on these products.
In 2022, corresponding products were worth 9.5 billion euros in Germany, a 8% increase from the previous year. This information was shared on "Eat Your Vegetables Day" on June 17, which happened to be a Friday. It involved companies with at least 20 employees.
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- The retail trade sector in North Rhine-Westphalia, specifically in the Regierungsbezirk Köln region, contributes significantly to the sales of processed fruits and vegetables, accounting for half of the total revenue generated from these products in the state.
- In addition to fruit and vegetable products, the retail trade industry in North Rhine-Westphalia also includes businesses that deal with food-related items, contributing to the region's strong position in the German retail trade market.
- Cologne, being a major city in North Rhine-Westphalia, is home to numerous retail trade businesses involved in the production, distribution, and sale of fruits, vegetables, and related products, which significantly contributes to the state's economy.
- Düsseldorf, another prominent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, also plays a crucial role in the retail trade of fruit and vegetable products, as it hosts several businesses that contribute to the state's revenue in this sector, alongside other food-related categories.
