Heat and Drought Put France's Vegetable Growers Under Pressure

France - 03.08.2026: France's producers of vegetables for packaged and ready-to-prepare products are warning of significant pressures from repeated heatwaves and persistent drought. According to industry sources, horticultural businesses whose purchase prices were agreed with retailers or the food service sector before the start of the season are under particular strain. Costs and yield risks have changed substantially since then, without this being reflected in the contracts.Growers are therefore calling on supermarket chains, wholesalers and restaurants to adjust existing price agreements to actual production conditions. Without concessions, some businesses may ...