The French delicatessen market is valued at between 8 and 9 billion euros. The French market has seen a perceptible shift in consumer habits, with a penchant for quality, organic and label products. Demand for delicatessen products is growing steadily. It has a seasonal character, with peaks during the festive season. The number of delicatessen stores is estimated at between 4,500 and 5,000 French spending on food is rising only slightly, but consumers are opting for quality. On average, French households spend around 112 euros a week on food, with meat and fruit each accounting for a quarter of the food budget. Almost half of French consumers prefer products made in France. Nearly a quarter of them prefer regional products. Demand for delicatessen products such as foie gras and smoked fish is down in volume, but up in value, in a market where quality is more important than quantity. Some players in the sector L'Epicerie Fine Italienne, Le Comptoir Gourmet, Pourdebon and La Belle Vie,
