Greengrocers campaign for 4 West Flemish companies
They want to get better prices with the promotion. The price negotiations have been very difficult so far and the time is running out for farmers to reach an agreement if they want to start their cultivation. “The willingness to take action is really great,” says the ABS, “the frustration among our farmers is deep. The growers are struggling with sharply increased costs – partly due to the higher prices for energy and fertilizers – and want to see these passed on to the customer. But the frozen food giants would only be willing to accommodate to a limited extent.”
According to the ABS, and also the Boerenbond, it appears that a cost price increase of between 10 and 21 percent is expected. The frozen vegetable companies only want to give 3 to 5% more. “That is below average, because it doesn’t even cover the costs”, according to ABS, which demands “more respect and a fair income” for the farmer.