Inflation in France reached 5.2 percent in May 2022 year-on-year according to the French statistics institution (INSEE). This is the first time inflation has been greater than 5 percent since September 1985. This follows 4.8 percent inflation in April, 4.5 percent in March and 3.6 percent in February.

1st issue 2022, with January-September 2021 Statistics. The publication contains a detailed quarterly update on market trends for a variety of major commodities, as well as analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the main produced species. Combining the price information collected for the European Price Report with other market survey data collected by FAO GLOBEFISH, the report provides a detailed update on market trends for a variety of major commodities. Key market data is...

According to the French statistics institution (INSEE), the consumer price index increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year in March 2022 (compared with 4.5 percent in March, 3.6 percent in February and 2.9 percent in January 2022). Increased energy costs are again the main contributor to inflation. Food inflation was at 3.8 percent, while fresh food inflation was at 6.6 percent.

The FAO GLOBEFISH Chinese Fish Price Report, based on information supplied by industry correspondents, aims to provide guidance on broad price trends. In the last years, China remained the top fish producer in the world with strong linkages with this historical evolution growth of aquaculture vis-à-vis wild capture fisheries. In addition, China is a country where international trade plays a significant role in fish and fish products. The Chinese Fish Price Report fills an existing gap...

The week before Easter is a major fish consumption period, especially in those parts of Europe with Catholic populations. This year, Easter also represented the first holiday period after the pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions which endured throughout the winter months. Restaurants have reopened everywhere and European consumers have been taking full advantage of the return to normality.