The record temperatures in the spring, with 40 days in a row above average, have caused some damage to the orchards.
In southwestern France, some strawberry growers are forced to throw away nearly 70% of their harvest because the high temperatures, so early in the season, have accelerated the ripening of the fruits, which can no longer be sold.
Some professionals are even speaking of a crisis, because of the impact of the weather on prices, which are 20% lower than the average of the past 5 years, at the same period.
Source: francetvinfo.fr