Imports of lambs this year (until Holy Wednesday) are down at least 40% compared to the same period last year from Romania and secondarily from Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Albania. This follows from the trade certificates presented by suppliers for meat products when importing goods and crossing the borders of Greece “This means that the […]
Tag: meat products
Will there be a “ceiling” for lamb prices?
The Panhellenic Federation of Butchers is asking the government to set a “ceiling” on prices for lamb meat, the demand for which traditionally grows on the eve of Easter. As POKK explains, the request is made in order to “combat emerging speculative trends in the trade” and not exceed the expected 20% increase in the […]
Hungry Robbers
Today, March 17, at dawn there was a burglary of a butcher shop in Thessaloniki. The robbers broke the window glass, took the money and meat products. The butcher’s shop located in eastern Thessaloniki (Lambraki street) became the target of the criminals. As it became known, the criminals took with them not only money, but […]
Which leafy vegetables can not be washed
Cooking fresh greens usually requires washing, peeling, and chopping. However, before placing it in the sink, you need to think about whether it is worth it? As experts warn that there are some leafy vegetables that should not be washed before eating. What should never be washed It is common knowledge that vegetables brought home […]
Smuggled meat of dubious quality served in restaurants
Cases of food smuggling without basic hygiene require immediate sanitary and judicial investigation. According to the publication Dnews today, February 18, small cars stop near the central market of Athens, Varvakeio, and drivers load meat from the stalls, which wholesalers then resell to retail restaurants. As can be clearly seen in the photographs, a foreigner […]
Caution! Kebabs with salmonella withdrawn by EFET
EFET, a single food control agency, draws the attention of consumers by announcing the withdrawal of chicken skewers with pepper. EFET states that salmonella has been found in a particular product and warns consumers not to consume it. “The Regional Office of Epirus, during the inspection, carried out sampling of frozen semi-finished poultry meat with […]
Easter without the traditional lamb?
Easter is fast approaching and, according to meat producers, orders for lamb and goat meat have already begun. However, this year, according to experts, in this field of activity, butchers in large urban centers, there is a significant shortage of lamb. According to market participants, the deficit is mainly due to the fact that Catholics […]