Mountains of fruit in front of the store: French gardeners protest against low prices for peaches and nectarines

Published 2024년 7월 18일

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French peach and nectarine producers have protested against the sale of their products at low prices, throwing out fruit in front of stores to draw attention to the issue. The current market situation is of concern due to an unusually high harvest, unfavorable weather conditions, and a lack of priority for French products, leading to stockpiling and disposal of fruit. The sector had previously called for support for French producers and urged supermarkets and wholesalers to promote French fruit, warning of potential further protests if distributors do not increase prices.

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In mid-July, French peach and nectarine producers threw out fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and the wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon to protest the sale of French products at “extremely low” prices, EastFruit reports, citing FreshPlaza. “The red line has been crossed,” FNPFruits said. Last week Auchan launched a nationwide advertising campaign for peaches with a retail price of €2.19, "upsetting the sector's delicate balance". The unions have decided to intervene and FNSEA President Arnaud Rousseau will discuss the issue with store managers in the next few days. FNPFruits warns that they are "determined, vigilant and mobilized until the end of the season." “Given that production costs this year are estimated at 1.80-1.90 euros/kg, we expect the consumer price for large caliber (A) fruit to be at least 2.50 euros,” explains one specialist. Difficult market situation The current situation worries both manufacturers and trade unions. “The market for peaches and ...

Source: Eastfruit