The food industry in Spain has experienced a notable price increase in recent months. A significant increase in energy and raw material costs has driven up production costs, reflecting directly on product prices for consumers.
In addition, in the last year, products such as olive oil and certain fruit and vegetables were affected by adverse weather conditionsand the prices of groceries has risen even more. These reasons have made shopping 9% more expensive than a year ago, despite lower VAT, promotional efforts and the sustained advance of the private label.
However, new challenges are emerging, especially in relation to the animal welfare demands promoted by the European Union. Livestock sectors, such as poultry, rabbit and pig farming, are warning of the significant economic impacts that the implementation of these new regulations would bring. From the need to provide more space for animals to the elimination of cage systems, the costs of animal products such as pork, chicken, rabbit and eggs are expected to rise, in some cases to three times their current prices.
These regulations could result in reductions in farm production capacity and would require considerable investments to adapt facilities. This would not only impact producers, but would also have repercussions for consumers, raising the costs of essential foodstuffs.
Notwithstanding any initial adjustments that may arise from these changes, the move towards more sustainable production can bring long-term benefits for farmers, consumers and the environment. environment as a whole. Accepting and adapting to these new regulations could mean a path towards a more responsible and promising food future.
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