2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly launched the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021 (IYFV) on 15 December 2020. The IYFV is a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the important role of fruit and vegetables in food security and human health, as worldwide consumption levels remain low. Several European Union (EU) initiatives aim at boosting consumption of fruit and vegetables and strengthening sector operators.