“Rural families” condemn an ​​important monthly basket at 539 euros

Food inflation increased by 11.9% in 2023 compared to the previous year. A particularly high rate for the sector compared to inflation that affected the overall price level, which is in the order of 4.9%.

In this context of inflation it is becoming more and more expensive for households to fill their shopping cart at the supermarket. In 2023, a couple in charge of two children will have to pay at least between 539 euros and 1,297 euros monthly for food, “ As per recommendations of National Nutrition and Health Scheme (PNNS). », Khed, Tuesday January 23, Consumer Protection Organization Rural families.

” The average monthly cost of an improved or “diversified” basket for a single family of 4 is 810 euros for an “economical” basket, 901 euros for a national brand, and 1297 euros for an organic one. », details of the 17th Observatory of Consumer Goods Prices published by the Association. These are the results of rising inflation in the last two years with a clear increase of 11.9% in 2023 compared to 2022 in the food sector. A clear difference in short with an average rate of 4.9% recorded across all prices.

An increase of up to 40.6% for raw products

In more detail, the observatory notes that raw products “healthier for our health” have had a greater impact this year, such as carrots (+40.6% compared to), mackerel (+24.8%), semi-skimmed milk (+23.2%), olive oil (+21%) and rice (+20.4%). Distribution by sales region, the association reports “ A rather specific increase for registered baskets within EDMPs (hard-discount type). », with more than 14.2% compared to more than 10.9% in supermarkets and more than 10.1% in hypermarkets.

In addition, rural households show a “red card” when discussing the situation in foreign regions, where “average incomes are much lower, but also hit by marked inflation, as in France”. Products “double the price” for 20% less income in Guadeloupe, less than 23% in Martinique, less than 33% in Reunion and 6 times less in Mayotte. .

The association calls for the establishment of a “food plan”.

The association’s conclusion sounds like a warning, to better heedux 10.8 million people suffer from uncertainty “She Calls for One” A surge of conscience among decision makers » with a view to establishing a “food scheme” for Fight this evil that destroys body, mind and money “Association recommends” Establishment of Monthly Food Allowance”, Observance of “Transparency of Margins”, Abandonment of “Surplus Margin” » and the establishment of “ Shield quality price “