Four out of ten customers struggle to pay their grocery bill.

Food basket increases over 25% in three years: Grocery bill is hard to pay.

According to the second survey by DECO PROteste, published on Notícias ao Minuto website, prices continue to rise - four out of ten respondents say it is still difficult to pay the supermarket bill. (Translated from Portuguese)

DECO has been tracking the price of a basket of 63 essential foods since 2022, such as meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, and eggs, and "prices keep rising."

Note that, "this basket, which cost 188 euros at the beginning of 2022, is worth, today, approximately 240 euros. In other words, the price of food has increased by more than 25% in three years," the article reads. Source: www.poupancanominuto.com

The European survey also reveals "growing consumer concern about sustainability in the food sector."

Seven out of ten Portuguese respondents support agricultural policies that promote practices that protect the environment and biodiversity, with 66% calling for European subsidies to prioritize farmers who adopt practices that respect the environment and animal welfare and are facing economic difficulties.

Consumers demand safer, more sustainable, and affordable food.

In the survey, you can also hear the demands of consumers who are calling for "safer and more sustainable foods at affordable prices."

Many consumers are willing to pay more for food produced on farms that respect the environment, animal welfare, and farmers, as long as the allocation of European support ensures acceptable prices and credible sustainable practices."

In addition, consumers also appeal for agricultural policies to promote the production of affordable food, with fewer pesticides and antibiotics, and to respect high standards of environmental safety and animal welfare, concludes the news.

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