According to its annual study, the association Familles Rurales states that prices for most fruit and vegetables have returned to almost pre-pandemic levels. Cherries and apricots are an exception, as stocks are low this year due to frost during the growing season. Prices for apples have also risen.
In a press release, the association said: “After 2020, which saw record prices for fruit and vegetables, most products in our baskets have returned to prices similar to 2019.”
It said prices had gone down an average of 8% from June 2020 – June 2021, falling 4% for fruits and 11.5% for vegetables. Prices for melons fell the most significantly, decreasing by 21%. Meanwhile, apricots, which were also impacted by frost, rose by 18% and apples by 9%.
Overall, prices for organic fruit fell 5%, and for non-organic fruit 3%. Organic vegetable prices decreased by 5%, and non-organic vegetable prices by 18%.
Source: connexionfrance.com
