Fondue Bourguignonne and raclette are expected to be among the most popular dishes on the table this Christmas, says Eduardo Eischen, Assistant Director at La Provençale. “It’s the same every year”, he noted, adding that meat and fish still regularly feature on festive menus. “But meals that maybe our grandparents used to prepare such as turkey or capon are no longer as popular”, Eischen explained.
Despite rising prices, some traditional favourites continue to sell well during the festive season, including lobster, oysters, and smoked salmon. Consumption habits in this area haven’t changed much, even if inflation might suggest otherwise.
“Meat has definitely become more expensive this year”, said Eischen. “But that’s not the case for fish, fruit, or vegetables. In fact, prices for dairy products have even gone down.”
No major shortages are expected ahead of the holidays, except possibly for last-minute buyers who are looking for oysters on Christmas Eve.
Consumer behaviour for New Year’s is expected to be much the same. The available product range remains unchanged, as does demand. According to Eischen, people are buying the same things for New Year’s Eve. The only difference, Eischen says is that business tends to be a bit calmer as some people have already shopped for New Year’s before Christmas, while many others will be away on holiday.
