Ara Més-Front Ampli has proposed introducing price caps on basic food products, a special tax on excessive business margins earned by large food distributors and a prohibition on financial speculation involving food. The proposals were presented by Carme Gomila, the coalition's lead candidate for the Congress of Deputies in the Balearic Islands, during a visit to Sóller, Mallorca, on Saturday, 7 November 2026.

The announcement forms part of the coalition's campaign ahead of Spain's general elections on 29 November. Under the slogan 'Pagam massa per viure a ca nostra', meaning 'We pay too much to live in our own home', the initiative focuses on the rising cost of living, access to affordable food, support for local producers and the protection of traditional businesses.

Gomila visited several established businesses in Sóller and spoke with local shopkeepers and residents about the challenges facing traditional commerce, including rising operating costs, tourism pressure and difficulties finding younger generations to take over family businesses.

She also visited the municipal market to discuss the increasing cost of groceries and its impact on household budgets.

Proposed Price Caps on Essential Food Products

One of the coalition's central proposals is to establish maximum prices for basic food products, with the stated aim of making fresh, healthy and seasonal food more accessible to families.

Gomila argued that maintaining a healthy and balanced diet should not become a luxury, particularly for working families experiencing increasing pressure from the cost of everyday essentials.

The coalition believes that measures are needed to prevent households from having to reduce their consumption of fresh produce and other important food products because of rising prices.

However, the announcement did not specify which individual products would be covered by the proposed price caps, how maximum prices would be calculated or how the system would be implemented.

Special Tax on Excessive Margins of Large Food Distributors

Ara Més-Front Ampli is also proposing a special tax targeting excessive business margins earned by large corporations involved in food production and distribution.

According to Gomila, families should not have to sacrifice access to essential products while major food distribution companies continue accumulating substantial profits.

The coalition argues that the response to rising food prices should focus on limiting what it considers excessive corporate margins rather than placing additional financial pressure on consumers.

A further proposal would prohibit financial speculation involving food, with the intention of protecting access to essential products from speculative market activity.

The announcement did not include details about the proposed tax rate, the definition of excessive margins or the specific regulatory framework that would be required.

Fairer Prices for Farmers and Local Food Producers

The coalition has also called for stronger enforcement of Spain's Food Chain Law, which establishes rules governing commercial relationships between agricultural producers, suppliers and buyers.

Ara Més-Front Ampli argues that farmers should receive fair prices for their products, allowing them to earn a sustainable living from their work while ensuring consumers can continue accessing food at reasonable prices.

The proposal places particular emphasis on the relationship between agricultural production, distribution and the final cost of food.

Strengthening local production and ensuring fairer commercial conditions for farmers are presented as important elements of the coalition's wider approach to food affordability.

Measures to Protect Small Businesses in the Balearic Islands

The visit to Sóller also provided an opportunity to address the challenges facing traditional businesses across Mallorca and the wider Balearic Islands.

Ara Més-Front Ampli has proposed introducing fiscal measures to support small businesses, facilitating generational succession and strengthening the role of locally produced goods in the region's economic diversification.

Gomila highlighted the difficulties experienced by established local shops as operating costs increase, tourism puts additional pressure on commercial areas and business owners struggle to find successors.

The coalition argues that towns and villages need businesses that remain open throughout the year and provide services for permanent residents, rather than becoming increasingly dependent on establishments focused exclusively on tourism.

It also wants to encourage younger generations to take over traditional businesses, helping preserve local commerce and maintain economic activity within residential communities.

Ara Més-Front Ampli's Proposals Ahead of the 29 November Elections

The announcement in Sóller forms part of Ara Més-Front Ampli's wider campaign for the general elections on 29 November 2026.

The coalition has placed the cost of living, housing, purchasing power and the protection of local communities among its main political priorities.

Its food policy proposals aim to address the rising cost of groceries through price controls, taxation of excessive corporate margins, restrictions on financial speculation and stronger protection for agricultural producers.

The party also wants to strengthen small businesses and increase the presence of locally produced goods as part of a more diversified Balearic economy.

The measures remain electoral proposals rather than approved government policies. Their eventual implementation would depend on the political and legislative process following the elections.

For residents across Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca, the debate is particularly relevant as access to affordable everyday essentials and the survival of local businesses remain important issues affecting the quality of life throughout the Balearic Islands.