One in three food companies wants to reduce production: “Food supply threatens to be compromised” | Instagram VTM NEWS

In the field it can be heard that the difficulties mainly arise with companies that work for the supermarkets. The catering industry usually accepts the requested price increases, but discussions with the distribution sector are very difficult, according to the survey by ‘L’Echo’.

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The food supply threatens to be jeopardized if no pragmatic solutions are found, says spokesperson for Fevia Nicholas Courant.

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“Some companies don’t revise their contracts with retailers, so they operate at a loss. Several companies have already had to close production lines and this trend is likely to intensify. It will be impossible if we cannot pass on those price increases,” emphasizes Courant.

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Also see: Prices in supermarkets rise sharply

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