On average, the price of products purchased in bulk is six percent lower than their packaged equivalent. Nonetheless, there are some disparities, depending on the product: while dried fruits in bulk are 21 percent less expensive, the price of breakfast cereals bought in bulk is nine percent higher than in regular retail.
Bulk sale, or "vente en vrac" in French, consists of selling products without packaging, in quantities chosen by the consumer, who can also choose to bring their own reusable containers. In France, this segment has recorded significant growth in recent years.
Price difference of selected food products purchased in bulk compared to their packaged retail equivalent in France in 2020
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Les Échos. (February 25, 2021). Price difference of selected food products purchased in bulk compared to their packaged retail equivalent in France in 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1229472/price-difference-bulk-sale-versus-regular-retail-france/
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