Australians Eating Less Fruit and Vegetables, But More Chicken Nuggets

Chocolate consumption has also risen in the past five years.

People shop for fruit and vegetables at a market in Melbourne, Australia, on June 11, 2021. William West/AFP via Getty Images

Fruit and vegetable consumption in Australia has dropped, according to the latest findings from the national statistical agency. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals a reduction across all major food groups, with vegetables recording the largest drop.

This news coincides with Australians grappling with higher inflation, with CPI rising to 6 percent in the 12 months leading up to June 2023.