We have known for a while now that fruit is a great source of vital minerals and vitamins while also providing dietary fibre. In New Zealand, there are some fruits that are certainly more popular than others.
A popular fruit around the world, the people of NZ consume more bananas than any other fruit available for purchase in the country. In fact, according to research by Statistics NZ, New Zealanders spend more on bananas than any other fruit, getting through a staggering 18 kg of them every year.
Although they differ in terms of taste and flavour, apples and oranges are the next most popular fruits in New Zealand. With both fruits offering a number of health benefits alongside the taste sensation they undoubtedly provide, they’re an entirely understandable choice from the public. Popular for breakfast and as an afternoon snack, around $98.4 million worth of apples are consumed every year, while $41.7 million is brought in through people devouring oranges on a regular basis.
Source: theinformant.co.nz
