Catalan food sales drop 40% after boycott
Catalan food sector sales fall 40% after boycott, with 23 companies collapsed and supply chain changes. Find out how it affects
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Catalan food sales drop 40% after boycott
A 40% drop in sales in the Catalan food sector has become the most talked-about figure in the region. The data, gathered from supply chain information, points to a blow that is not limited to the region but also affects the national economy.
Impact on the supply chain
The boycott, driven by opposition to regional government policy, has forced chains such as Mercadona to change suppliers and remove brands of Catalan origin. The effect has been reflected in the disappearance of products from Nestlé, Gallina Blanca and Arroz NOMEN from the shelves.
Bankruptcies and job losses
In addition to the drop in sales, the crisis has led to the bankruptcy of 23 companies in the last week, according to data from the business community. Among them are small and medium-sized food firms that have been unable to withstand the loss of customers.
Reactions and positions
Economic analysts point out that Spain's domestic demand has fallen by 0.6 percentage points, while investment in capital goods has cut 2.3 points, causing a 3.7% year-on-year decline. Despite the alarming figures, the community remains divided. Some defend the action as a right to protest, others call it self-destructive. The debate remains lively, with voices calling for reflection on the future of the Catalan food industry.
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A 40% drop in sales in the Catalan food sector has become the most talked-about figure in the region. The data, gathered from supply chain information, points to a blow that is not limited to the region but also affects the national economy.
Impact on the supply chain
The boycott, driven by opposition to regional government policy, has forced chains such as Mercadona to change suppliers and remove brands of Catalan origin. The effect has been reflected in the disappearance of products from Nestlé, Gallina Blanca and Arroz NOMEN from the shelves.
Bankruptcies and job losses
In addition to the drop in sales, the crisis has led to the bankruptcy of 23 companies in the last week, according to data from the business community. Among them are small and medium-sized food firms that have been unable to withstand the loss of customers.
Reactions and positions
Economic analysts point out that Spain's domestic demand has fallen by 0.6 percentage points, while investment in capital goods has cut 2.3 points, causing a 3.7% year-on-year decline. Despite the alarming figures, the community remains divided. Some defend the action as a right to protest, others call it self-destructive. The debate remains lively, with voices calling for reflection on the future of the Catalan food industry.
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