date:Feb 20, 2014
ver, higher milk prices could not be passed to their clients and French consumers last year, as retailers fought to keep prices at the lowest levels.
While competitors in Germany are able to pass rises up to three times a year, in France, talks between retailers and suppliers are annual, Picot said. There is also no obligation for retailers to accept rises in prices.
Food products account for 15 percent and of consumer spending in France while dairy accounts for 2 percent.
Dairy producers exp