Question 12557 — consumption

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Mr. Julien Limongi draws the attention of the Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Sovereignty to the absence of an obligation to label the origin of fruits and vegetables used in food preparations and processed products. If the indication of origin is now compulsory for all fruit and vegetables sold at retail, the origin of which must be displayed in characters of a size at least less equal to that of the price, this transparency requirement does not apply to fruits and vegetables used in the composition of prepared and processed products. Thus, the consumer has no information on the origin of the fruits used in cakes, prepared meals, frozen products, artisanal catering preparations or even dishes served in restaurants. This situation contrasts sharply with the rules applicable to meat, for which the origin and traceability are obligatory, both on displays and in prepared dishes or catering. Therefore, he can question the absence of a comparable requirement for fruits and vegetables, even though their origin directly influences quality, taste, production methods and compliance with health and environmental standards. In practical, a consumer can buy, without being informed, products containing imported fruit, whether frozen, canned or in syrup, from third countries, even though a French origin would be synonymous with superior quality, support for national market gardening and compliance with more demanding standards. This opacity harms the fair valuation of the work of French producers and prevents understanding the differences in price between products made from French fruits and those using low-cost imported raw materials. However, consumers' expectations in terms of transparency are clearly expressed. According to a Harris Interactive study carried out in 2024, 60% of French people believe they are not sufficiently informed about the nutritional quality and origin of the food products they buy and 85% consider it important to know the origin of foodstuffs. In a context of successive agricultural crises, such a measure would also constitute a strong and positive signal addressed to French producers, by promoting transparency, consumer confidence and the promotion of national sectors. Also, he asks him if the Government plans to make it compulsory to indicate the origin of fruits and vegetables used in food preparations. and processed products, in order to guarantee better consumer information and to support French production.

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