Fruit and Non-Starchy Vegetable Acquisition and Supply in Solomon Islands: Identifying Opportunities for Improved Food System Outcomes

The Pacific Guidelines for Healthy Living recommend consuming a minimum of five servings fruit and/or non-starchy vegetables each day, however, diets in Solomon Islands stray from the regional and global trend healthy high fresh vegetables. Our study drew on multiple sources data food systems framework to show country-wide picture role benefits offered by Islands. First, we analysed vegetable consumption matched this supply. Second, used policy documentary analysis highlight opportunities roles Island system advance progress Sustainable Development Goals. Key findings related supply were that domestic production is insufficient meet per capita requirements, which coupled with our finding national level through imports inconsequential, thus highlighting important undersupply issues nation. environment indicated further challenges hampering consumption. Integrated policy, these revealed several opportunities, including improving affordability commodity, enhancing livelihood equitability chains, strengthening environmentally sustainable agricultural practices support increased production.