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France forces food companies to reduce prices

Finance Minister Le Maire confirms that from July consumers will pay less for food

The French government stands united against rising food prices. And it doesn't use half-measures, it seems. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said last friday that French consumers, starting in july, will pay less for food. The declaration comes after the government secured commitments from 75 food companies, including a giant like Unilever, to reduce prices on hundreds of products. According to the...

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Parigi, Francia, 06/12/2023 12:08
EFA News - European Food Agency

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