The government will carry out analysis with supermarkets, distribution, industry and the primary sector this Wednesday. Food Chain Observatory, development of food prices From farm to table, following the mobilization and protests of farmers and farm owners in Spain, which have intensified in recent weeks to demand fair prices for their production.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Luis Planas will chair the Observatory’s plenary meeting, which will be held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture from 16:00. functioning of the food chainThis is one of the demands of farmers and ranchers.
In his speech to the Congress of Deputies a few weeks ago, the head of agriculture emphasized that in the two years that the food chain law has been in force, much more has happened. 1,500 controls with more than 650 sanctions. “Our intention is to consolidate these control plans, strengthen dissemination efforts and information on the implementation of the provisions of the law,” Planas later said, emphasizing that the rule was “compatible and effective.”
However, President Pedro Sánchez announced last week that the law banning sales at a loss would be strengthened in Congress. According to the information published by the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA), since January 2023, only 195 companies have been sanctioned, with amounts ranging from 1,801 to 42,769 euros. total amount 641,398 euros.
Prices from farm to table are multiplied by nine
In this context, food prices Multiplied up to nine as it moves from field to table According to the Food Price Index at Origin and Destination (IPOD) data prepared monthly by the agricultural organization COAG, throughout January, in an environment where the increase in inflation and the impact of drought on production were evident.
Food chain observatory aims to reach youthe right balance between different connections Thus, fair, loyal and effective competition is ensured, and transparency and efficiency are encouraged in the marketing process. this wednesday agricultural professional organizations and cooperatives (Asaja, COAG, UPA and Spanish Agri-Food Cooperatives), the National Federation of Fishermen’s Guilds representing the fishing sector, agri-food industry The Spanish Federation of the Food and Beverage Industry (FIAB) will also be there.
In the name of commercial distribution There will be the National Association of Large Distribution Companies (Anged), the Spanish Association of Distributors, Self-Service and Supermarkets (Asedas), the Association of Wholesale Fruit Entrepreneurs of Madrid (Asomafrut), the Confederation of Spanish Meat Retailers (Cedecarne). , Spanish National Confederation of Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Companies (Coemfe) and National Federation of Fish and Frozen Products Retail Entrepreneurs (Fedepesca), consumers There will be the Spanish Confederation of Consumer and User Cooperatives (Hispacoop) and the National Civil Association of Consumers and Domestic Workers (Unae).