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Study warns of severe food inequality in Barcelona's Besòs area

Researchers propose creating 'MercaBesòs' to tackle rising food prices and lack of fresh produce.

Generic image of a fresh fruit and vegetable stall in an urban neighborhood.
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Generic image of a fresh fruit and vegetable stall in an urban neighborhood.

A new report by the Barcelona Urban Research Institute (IDRA) highlights a growing food gap affecting 600,000 residents in the Besòs area due to low income and rising prices.

The study covers districts in Barcelona and neighboring cities like Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet. Residents here earn 30% to 40% less than the metropolitan average, limiting their access to fresh, healthy food in local markets.
Between 2020 and 2024, food inflation reached 31%, but low-end products saw a 37% increase. This price surge, combined with a lack of time and local shops, has forced many families to rely on cheaper, ultra-processed options.
To address this, researchers suggest establishing MercaBesòs, a wholesale logistics hub designed to improve food distribution and ensure affordable fresh produce reaches these vulnerable urban communities.

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