The Czech Republic is one of the most dynamic fresh produce markets in Europe and, with consumption on the rise, growth appears set to continue. Like many of its eastern European neighbours, the Czech Republic has been the focus of a great deal of investment since it formally joined the European Union in 2004, both from the public and private sectors. The rapid development of the country has meant an influx of foreign retailers in the country. The past year alone has seen Tesco opening its first Tesco Express convenience stores in the country and German retail group Rewe acquiring the Delvita chain from Delhaize Group. The influx of foreign retailers appears to have brought with it an increase in the consumption of exotic fruit and vegetables and rise in imports of bananas and citrus, particularly oranges, mandarins, grapefruit and lemons.
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