consumers decide to change their habits in the face of inflation

The food budget continues to climb. Some consumers have therefore decided to go without in a supermarket near Lyon. “Less meat, less fish: we pay attention“, explains a client, Wednesday, March 16. New habits in the face of soaring prices. Inflation is expected to reach 4% in March. For the past few months, another customer has been heading to the anti-waste section, with less expensive products. The job seeker sets her sights on private label products, which are more economical.

The context pushes the French to adapt. According to a study, 46% plan to reduce food waste, 38% to buy more on promotion and 35% plan to shop at low-cost stores. These changes should become more pronounced in the coming weeks. According to information from France Télévisions, consumers are already turning away from products such as pasta, which have seen their prices increase in recent months.