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the maRket foR impoRted fResh fRuits and vegetables in the united states
Figure 2.6a U.S. per Capita Consumption of Selected Fresh Vegetables 1980-2004
35.0
30.0
25.0
Lbs/capita/year 20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004
Tomatoes Head Lettuce Onions Sweet Corn Carrots
Source:Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/foodconsumption/FoodAvailSpreadsheets.htm
Figure 2.6b U.S. per Capita Consumption of Selected Fresh Vegetable 1980-2004
8
7
6
5
Lbs/capita/year 4 3
2
1
0
1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004
Spinach Broccoli Asparagus Garlic Bell peppers Okra
Source:Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/foodconsumption/FoodAvailSpreadsheets.htm
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