Australians increased their fruit consumption while purchasing fewer vegetables during the 2024-25 financial year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The change represented an average rise of approximately 2 grams of fruit per person per day, partially reversing declines observed in previous years.

Julie Watkinson, Head of Health and Disability Statistics at the ABS, attributed the uptick in fruit intake largely to higher purchases of oranges, kiwifruit, and grapes. The report did not specify the magnitude of the reduction in vegetable consumption but confirmed a downward trend compared with the prior financial year.

The data reflect shifts in dietary patterns among Australians, highlighting a modest rebound in fruit consumption amid a simultaneous fall in vegetable purchases. The reasons behind these trends were not detailed but may relate to changing consumer preferences, availability, or pricing.

The ABS regularly monitors consumption patterns to inform public health initiatives aimed at improving diet quality across the population. Fruit and vegetable intake remain key components of national nutrition guidelines, with efforts ongoing to encourage balanced consumption of both food groups.