France: Cucumber prices are up

Cucumber prices have increased with the rise in energy costs, much like many other products. Producers are worried about these higher prices. With 1.50€ [1.60 USD] for a French cucumber, consumers could easily turn to Spanish cucumbers, which are 0.40€ [0.43 USD] cheaper. Some producers see their gas bills exploding, from 200,000 to 800,000 euros [212,760 to 851,050 USD], in addition to other costs that also continue to soar. For the professionals in the sector, the only solution is to get help from the French government or ...