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Bulgaria Agriculture Minister addresses food supply chain issues
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski has addressed rising food prices, stating that the issue stems from a long-broken supply chain rather than the adoption of the euro. He noted that price increases began in 2024 and 2025, well before the currency transition.
Abrovski identified the dominance of large retail chains, which control approximately 71% of the market, as a primary challenge for local producers. He argued that the current system favors large warehouses owned by these chains and suggested that the solution lies in fostering cooperation among farmers through the creation of regional cooperatives and warehouses to increase their bargaining power.
To combat price volatility and ensure food quality, the Minister emphasized that regulatory measures must address the entire process from production and storage to final delivery. Additionally, the Commission for Consumer Protection (KCP) will increase monitoring of price hikes, with potential sanctions reaching millions.
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Bulgaria · Commission for Consumer Protection · Plamen Abrovski
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture Plamen Abrovski stated that the country's supply system is broken. www.actualno.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government aims to replace retail chain warehouses with cooperatives to empower producers. www.actualno.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Price increases are not due to the euro, as they occurred in levs. www.actualno.com