Jean-Philippe André, president of the National Association of Food Industries, told France Info that price increases would vary depending on the product, ranging from 1% to 30%.
While in one year, food prices have increased by 2.8% and the prices of fresh products by 7%, according to INSEE, the increase should continue. This was indicated by Jean-Philippe André, president of the National Association of Food Industries (Ania), this Thursday on France Info. “ You have to be lucid. The rise will continue “, did he declare.
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He wished to point out the objective reasons for this price increase: “ There are tensions on raw materials. Today, sunflower oil is rare. It is almost absent at around 3-4 months so this leads to higher prices.Ukraine is indeed the largest producer of sunflower oil in the world.
As for eggs, the president of Ania deplores a series law: “ Ukraine is the leading supplier of eggs to the European Union. And we are really unlucky because at the same time, we are killing 15 million chickens in France because of bird flu. “.
Increases of 20 to 30% for charcuterie
In addition, Ukraine and southwestern Russia are among the world’s leading grain producers. These two countries notably represent a third of soft wheat exports in the world. According to figures from FranceAgriMer, in addition to their importance on the wheat market, Ukraine and Russia also represent 20% of world corn exports. It is one of the main cereals used, along with wheat, to feed chicken and pork. “ All the pig and chicken herds are fed with products that come from there. So you understand why, in charcuterie in particular, there will be increases of 20 to 30% “, explained Jean-Philippe André.
Overall, the president of ANIA argues that “price increases will vary, between 1% and 2% up to 30% depending on the product.»
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Finally, the sector representative assures that manufacturers will be transparent in their price negotiations with supermarkets: “There will be no windfall effect. Our companies do not have the soul of speculators“but still warns that” it is necessary that the distributor takes on its margin and that the final consumer accepts the idea to pay a food of high level at its true price.»
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