Fruit and vegetable prices increase by 4.5% in France in a year

 Research led by Familles Rurales has revealed that "eating 5 fruit and vegetables a day" costs a family of four €160/month, up 4.5% compared to 2017. On average a kilo of fruit costs €3.91 and vegetables €2.25. Families on a budget spend about €115 a month whilst those consuming organic fruit and vegetables will pay €225. Carrot prices have increased by a huge 43% in under a year, followed by peaches (17.9%), nectarines (17.3%), apples (15.7%), apricots (15.6%), melons (15.3%), courgettes (13.1%) and salad (11.6%).