French fruit and vegetables escape inflation

On market stalls, seasonal varieties are holding their own against inflation. Compared to 2022, the prices of French fruit and vegetables have not changed much. “There, they are rather at reasonable prices. It allows you to have fun”, assures a woman. In one year, the prices of certain French fruits and vegetables have even fallen. For example, the kilo of courgettes fell by 47 centsand the kilo of tomatoes decreased by 27 cents. Prices were contained, in part, thanks to favorable weather.

Producers must cut back on their margins

However, producers are also suffering from inflation. In recent months, Blanche Bosy, a farmer in Ille-et-Vilaine, has seen her charges jump. Only, it is impossible to pass on these increases to prices. “We have to stay on pricesxowhere we know that people will continue to consume. Otherwise, we stop. We put the key under the tarp”, assures this producer. To keep his clients fathis to the French and foreign competition, Blanche Bosy had to cut back on its margins and is remunerated with difficulty.