Czech vegetable growers face stiff competition from imports

Over 60 percent of the fruit and vegetables sold in the Czech Republic are imported, and that share of the market continues to grow, the head of the Czech vegetable growers organisation said on Tuesday. Jaroslav Zeman said some types of imported greens on Czech shop shelves could be grown in the Czech Republic, describing the battle against products from other countries as the biggest problem facing his industry. The Netherlands is the most common country of origin, with tomatoes the most commonly imported item in this area, he said.