The FAO has declared this year 2021 as the international year of fruits and vegetables. The objective is to make the population aware of its importance, promote its consumption, as well as the sustainability that such consumption implies and reduce its waste.
The FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend the consumption per adult of at least 400 grams of fruit and vegetables a day to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity, as well as to counteract micronutrient deficiencies.