here is why the shelves of your supermarkets are likely to be increasingly empty

Published on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 7:40 p.m.

By Francoise De Halleux

The Federation of the Belgian Food Industry warns: if stores do not buy their products more expensive, industries will produce less (or not at all) and there will be shortages on the shelves.

According to a study by Fevia, the federation of the Belgian food industry, 4 out of 10 companies indicate that they might temporarily to suspend or reduce their production in the coming weeks. Why ? Because, for the moment, they are producing at a loss.

“In question, the explosion of costs at four levels: raw materials, energy, packaging (cardboard, aluminum, plastic) and transport”, summarizes Nicholas Courant, spokesperson for the fevia. “The war in Ukraine accentuates a situation that was already difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic. »

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► Nicholas Courant warns here that this situation might arise very quickly
“We have to find solutions without delay! »

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