In France, fruits and vegetables resist inflation. Especially zucchinis at market stalls have become 47 cents cheaper compared to 2022. How can this be explained?
At the stalls in the market in Bessières (Haute-Garonne) they defy inflation. According to the latest research, the prices of some French fruits and vegetables have even fallen compared to 2022. Zucchinis, for example, have become 47 cents cheaper. Early strawberries (Gariguettes) have also dropped a few cents compared to last year. “The strawberry has not become more expensive. It is just as expensive as last year,” assures a woman to France 2. The stable prices are explained by the mild weather in spring.
A vulnerable situation
After two years with frost damage, producers are happy this year. “There has been no frost. We will have much more fruit in our region,” assures a fruit grower. The average prices remain the same or even decrease slightly. “The Gariguette strawberries are still quite expensive,” laments a customer in a supermarket. According to expert Olivier Dauvers, the situation may not last long. One reason for concern among producers is the drought in Spain. If the water in France becomes just as scarce, that will affect prices.