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Why Eurozone Food Inflation Is Hitting Fresh Produce Hardest
Episode 116 of The European Economy Podcast digs into a surprising inflation pattern: while overall Eurozone food inflation has eased, fresh fruit and vegetable prices are still rising at nearly double the rate of packaged goods. Lucas and Luna examine why — from energy-intensive greenhouses in the Netherlands to Spain's shrinking water supply and the structure of Europe's fragmented fresh-produce supply chain. They reference the latest ECB wholesale price data and the euro's relatively flat exchange rate to explain why import costs aren't helping. The hosts also connect…
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