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Rainbow Veggies Spark Supermarket Demand Surge
21 Nov
Summary
- Supermarkets see increased demand for colorful vegetables.
- Tesco adding red kale due to the 'eat the rainbow' trend.
- Growers plant more colorful varieties to meet demand.

The popularity of brightly colored vegetables has surged, with consumers increasingly embracing the 'eat the rainbow' nutritional advice. This trend has led to significant increases in demand for a variety of produce, including rainbow carrots, pink onions, and Cavolo Nero. Retailers are responding by expanding their selections to meet this growing consumer interest.
As a direct result of this heightened demand for colorful vegetables, Tesco has announced it will begin stocking red kale in the coming weeks. This decision highlights how consumer focus on health and nutrition is directly influencing supermarket inventory. Similar trends are also being observed with fruits, indicating a broader shift towards healthier eating habits.
Growers are also adapting to this burgeoning market, planting more varieties of colorful vegetables to satisfy consumer appetite. This includes specialist growers in Lincolnshire, who are seeing remarkable growth in demand for items like Cavolo Nero and purple sprouting broccoli. Nutritionists emphasize that consuming a variety of colored fruits and vegetables ensures a broad intake of essential vitamins and minerals.




