The Swedish government plans discussions with food producers and distributors amid a growing consumer movement urging a boycott of grocery stores due to soaring food prices. With food price inflation hitting 3.9% in February and a 19.1% increase over two years, citizens are frustrated and mobilizing online for change. A notable campaigner, Annika Morina, sparked interest after a personal experience with price hikes. The government aims to assess the situation and collaboratively explore ways to lower costs for customers, mirroring similar actions taken in other countries like Croatia.
The aim of the talks is to "listen to the industry's assessment of the situation and work together to lower prices for customers," according to the government.
Annika Morina expressed her frustration saying, "It had gone up 50 percent. I've seen these kinds of boycotts in countries in the Balkans and felt: 'Why don't things like that happen in Sweden?'"
With annual food price inflation reaching 3.9 percent, Swedish grocery prices rose by 19.1 percent in two years, triggering calls for consumer action.
As the online boycott movement gains traction, thousands are expected to participate, spurred by frustration over rising food prices akin to recent actions in Croatia.
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