From January 6, 2025, the Galette des Rois returns to tables to celebrate Epiphany. This year, its price could increase, a development attributed to well-identified economic factors.
A greedy symbol in the face of increasing costs
The Galette des Rois, a must-have for the start of the year celebrations, is preparing to take its place again at the center of family gatherings from January 6, 2025. However, this edition could be accompanied by a slight price increaseaccording to Dominique Anract, president of the National Bakery Confederation. “ Artisans could slightly increase their prices “, he explains. This increase, estimated between 10 and 50 cents per share, results mainly from inflation in raw materials and production costs.
Butter, the essential ingredient of the frangipane galette, perfectly illustrates this trend. Its cost rose from 5,500 euros to 8,000 euros per tonne in one year, an increase of 40%, according to FranceAgriMer taken up by Franceinfo. This phenomenon is in addition to a previous increase of 30% in 2022. Eggs, also essential to the recipe, follow a similar trajectory: their price increased from 10 euros to 14 euros per 100 units between summer 2024 and last December .
Multiple factors and impacts on bakers
In addition to raw materials, artisan pastry chefs must deal with other increases. Energy bills, necessary for cooking and operating workshops, continue to weigh heavily on production costs. Added to this is the increase in salaries in the sector: an average increase of 1.99% was decided in November 2024 for the year 2025. Paul Boivin, general director of the Federation of Bakery and Pastry Companies (FEB) , emphasizes that these adjustments, although modest, add to an already tense economic context.
Despite these increases, professionals are striving to limit the repercussions on their clients. For consumers, this change in prices could be seen as a reflection of a changing economy, where each player must adapt their operations.
Ultimately, the Galette des Rois remains a tradition dear to the hearts of the French, despite a slightly increased cost this year. This symbol of conviviality continues to embody a moment of sharing, to be savored with full knowledge of the challenges facing artisans.
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