Foie gras will be rare and more expensive this year after bird flu devastated duck flocks in top producing countries, French producers said on Thursday, advising lovers of the delicacy to buy early if they want some for year-end celebrations.
Foie gras output is expected to fall between 30% and 35% from last year, while prices would gain about 20% due to the drop in supply combined with soaring feed and energy costs, producers group CIFOG told reporters.
