HEALTHPOLITICO EUROPE
EU farming support contributing to pricier healthy food, says UN
The UN's FAO report attributes rising prices of healthy food in Europe to EU farm subsidies favoring starchy crops and meat over fruits and vegetables. The cost of a daily healthy diet increased by 36% from 2021 to 2025, with vegetables, fruits, and legumes accounting for 60% of the cost. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy and lack of investment in labor-intensive crop research are cited as key factors.
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