According to a survey, they are expensive Groceries a problem for more and more people. 45 percent of those surveyed in a Forsa study commissioned by the Federal Association of Consumer Organizations stated that they were concerned about increased prices Prices when shopping for groceries have to restrict. A year ago, 39 percent of those surveyed said this.

According to the survey, many consumers are fundamentally skeptical about their situation. When they think about their personal situation as consumers, 52 percent have a “rather negative” outlook on the new year. 47 percent are “rather positive” looking ahead. The institute interviewed people for the survey Forsa from November 12th to 14th, 1,002 people aged 18 and over.

“A healthy diet is increasingly becoming a question of wallet,” said association boss Ramona Pop to the dpa news agency. Especially people with low income High prices therefore caused problems. Food prices have risen more than 35 percent since 2020, Pop said.

Pop takes a critical view of the VAT reduction on food in the catering industry as of January 1, 2026. The consumer advocate believes that it will not lead to people having more money in their wallets. would benefit especially fast food chains.