The end of year celebrations are approaching and inflation is essential. Between foie gras, champagne and yule log, will Christmas be more expensive this year?
At Christmas, you can count on inflation to play spoilsport. While some are looking for the trendiest toys to put under the tree, others are wondering what gifts to offer for less than 10 euros. For some, this year, we learn to reduce your receipt, while for others balls and garlands rhyme with recycling and DIY. As we can see, there are no small savings. However, according to INSEE, inflation again reached the record figure of +6.2% in October, significantly impacting prices. The traditional holiday products will therefore not be spared.
Foie gras, champagne, seafood or Christmas logs… The end-of-year celebrations are in danger of being turned upside down. This Wednesday, November 2, BFM Business address the list of festive foods whose prices will explode. The menus are likely to cost you more and the party to have a little bitter taste.
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The price of Champagne will increase
According to the General Union of Champagne Winegrowers (SGV), the price of a bottle will swell. Indeed, you may have already noticed, but the prices for a bottle of winegrower’s champagne have increased by 1.3% and 10.4% for house champagne between January and June 2022. An increase that will be felt on the receipt. The opportunity to fall back on sparkling wines, and to drink with much more moderation.
The foie gras will be salty this year
According to the interprofession, foie gras should see its prices increase by 25%, i.e. an increase between 1.25 euros and 2 euros for a block of foie gras of 100g. The reason ? Avian flu which decimated many farms in France. Many households may therefore choose to serve foie gras in small touches as an aperitif for example, rather than as a starter in generous slices. Or do without.
Seafood and salmon much more expensive than usual
Salmon producers and manufacturers are sounding the alarm. Henceforth, the slice of smoked salmon should cost the consumer between 10 and 25 cents more expensive. Seafood is also expected to experience a price spike. Oysters, prawns, scallops… Fishermen, breeders and importers of these star end-of-year holiday dishes are experiencing an increase in their costs (energy, transport) which will have an impact on the bills of lovers of seafood products. sea.
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Poultry will take lead in the wing
The capons, turkeys, guinea fowl and chickens that usually sit on Christmas tables are not immune to inflation. The soaring price of poultry feed, which accounts for 65% of farmers’ costs, leads to an increase in the price of the receipt.
The price of the Yule log will skyrocket
The famous dessert will not escape inflation. Bakers and pastry chefs are experiencing an increase in their margins, in particular due to the energy crisis and cereal supply problems. Again, prices for consumers are expected to skyrocket as the holiday season approaches.
This end of the year 2022 marks the (forced?) return to simplicity and simple and generous dishes to share surrounded by loved ones.
Marion Mancho
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