prices have risen again in supermarkets

Nearly two thirds of foodstuffs have increased according to the firm NielsenIQ. Some categories are more impacted. Over a year, pasta saw a rise in prices​, by nearly 42%. For coffee, prices also rose (+12%). Inflation has a strong impact on these entry-level products because the raw materials that are soaring represent the major component of their prices.

The situation has worsened for farmers. Animal feed represents 2/3 of the cost of production. For cereals, the price of fertilizers has soared and has been multiplied by 4. The National Federation of Farmers’ Unions (FNSEA), considers that the situation is a real “time bomb”. The government has called for the reopening of trade negotiations. A price increase of 8 to 10% is demanded by manufacturers, farmers and distributors.