United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his message on this topic, noted that fruits and vegetables are essential ingredients for a healthy and varied diet. They provide the human body with plenty of nutrients, strengthen the immune system and help reduce the risk of a variety of diseases. However, despite these huge benefits, we do not consume enough of them.
“By proclaiming 2021 the International Year of Fruit and Vegetables,” stressed Antonio Guterres, “we take a closer look at one of the most important sectors and urge the adoption of a more holistic approach to production and consumption for the benefit of human health and the environment.”
According to the UN Secretary-General, in the coming year, we must all rethink our attitudes towards food production and consumption patterns, take a fresh look at food systems and build a healthier, resilient and resilient world in which everyone can have access to what they need. varied diet.