France

France Strong-Arms Big Food Firms Into Cutting Prices

The biggest food industry companies in France have pledged to cut prices on hundreds of products from next month, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on F...

French Trade Minister Warns Against Rushing Mercosur - EU Deal

France is not against a long-delayed trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc, but doesn't want to rush negotiations it says would risk its rejection...

Food-Loving French Tighten Belts As Supermarket Prices Soar

France prides itself on taking its food seriously, but many consumers are now tightening their belts or skimping on quality.

UK Government To Ask Supermarkets To Cap Prices Of Basic Food Items: Sources

The British government is looking at plans to have retailers cap the prices of basic food items such as bread and milk

French Food Companies, Retailers To Renegotiate Prices: Minister Le Maire

France's food industry has agreed to reopen price negotiations with retailers early, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday.

Weekly Round-Up ... 3 May 2023

Finance minister Bruno Le Maire has said that he would meet with retailers and suppliers next week to discuss ways to break the food price inflation '...