Bulgaria wholesale food prices rise as vegetable costs climb

Wholesale food prices in Bulgaria have seen an upward trend this week, according to an analysis by the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Markets (SCCE&M). The Market Price Index (MPI), which tracks wholesale food price movements, rose by 0.51% to 2.355 points from 2.343 points the previous week.

Vegetable prices showed significant increases, led by zucchinis, which rose by 11.62% to 0.98 euro per kg. Other notable increases were seen in lettuce (up 9.86% to 0.78 euro per kg), potatoes (up 8.25% to 0.63 euro per kg), and green peppers (up 6.62% to 1.16 euro per kg). Cabbage and tomatoes also experienced price hikes.

In contrast, some items saw price decreases. Lemons fell by 4.79%, grapes by 2.14%, and bananas by 0.54%. Among dairy products, yellow cheese decreased by 2.17% and Vitosha-type Kashkaval fell by 1.33%, while yogurt (3% fat and above) increased by 1.9%.