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Our research and insights keep you informed on fruit and veggie trends, behavioral research, consumption data, and nutrition outcomes, ensuring you’re always equipped with the knowledge to thrive in a changing food landscape.

Behavioral Insights

Consumption Research

Food & Nutrition Science Research

Policy-Related Studies

Food & Nutrition Science Research

Fruits, Vegetables, and Human Health: Key Nutrients and Their Role in Chronic Diseases (2026)

This white paper examines the critical importance of fruits and vegetables in reducing and managing major CNDs, including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and mental disorders

How Fruits & Vegetables Support Mental Health Across the Lifespan (2026)

This research shows how diets rich in fruits and vegetables are linked to better mental health, including lower depression and anxiety risk across the lifespan.

Fruits, Vegetables, and Health: A Comprehensive Narrative, Umbrella Review of the Science and Recommendations for Enhanced Public Policy to Improve Intake (2020)
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This extensive review consolidates existing scientific literature on the unique, synergistic properties of fruits and vegetables that can improve life expectancy and quality.

Behavioral Insights

Hacks To Habits: A Behavioral Research Study to Bolster Fruit & Vegetable Consumption (2022)
Using behavioral science, this study delves into the attitudes and habits of individuals. It identifies simple strategies—or “hacks”—that can lead to healthier eating habits.
Novel Approaches to Measuring and Promoting Consumption: An Executive Summary (2017)
This research explores the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and happiness, life satisfaction, and well-being.

Consumption Research

State of the Plate: America’s Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Trends (2020)
This detailed analysis of national consumption reveals a nearly 10% decline in fruit and vegetable intake since 2004. Insights offer health professionals the data necessary for effective interventions.

Food-Based Dietary Guidelines Around the World: A Snapshot (2026)

There are great variations in Dietary Guidelines around the world based on culture, resources available, specific dietary and public health challenges, and more. One thing that is consistent is the inclusion of daily intake of fruits and vegetables. 

Fruit & Vegetable Gap Analysis: Bridging The Disparity Between Federal Spending & America’s Consumption Crisis (2022)
This analysis examines the disparities in federal funding allocated to fruit and vegetable consumption initiatives compared to other public health priorities.
The Impact of Limiting Language in Government Recommendations on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
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Learn how and why government recommendations with language inclusive of both fresh and packaged fruits and vegetables can help increase produce consumption overall

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