April 2023 has seen Spain suffer an advanced drought, with temperatures which sometimes rise to more than 40 degrees. This has led to multiple economic and agri-food losses. In France, the drought is also felt in several dozen departments with a more than delicate situation in the south of the country. The direct consequences of these climatic phenomena could impact the production and especially the cost of fruit and vegetables in France.

In Picardy, some asparagus producers are showing their pessimism about future annual production. Even worse, production is down sharply in 2023, with an estimated loss of 40%, according to Franceinfo. The latter require more rain for a larger harvest.

Spain is also the subject of many doubts concerning its production exported to France, in view of a harsh drought. “There will undoubtedly be a drop in supplies and tensions on the availability of products,” as explains Olivier Dauvers, retail specialist.

Source - https://www.freshplaza.com