How much is the St. Nicholas carp in Bulgaria

Published 2021년 11월 28일

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The article reports a significant price increase for St. Nicholas carp and other imported fish in Bulgaria, with transport costs from distant countries rising by up to 4 times. Despite high prices, the tradition of eating carp persists, and it remains the preferred holiday fish in different regions of Bulgaria. The article also highlights the need for consumer vigilance when buying fish, advising to look for certain signs to ensure freshness and quality. Additionally, the article mentions that restaurants can offer a more affordable alternative for those who do not want to prepare a traditional holiday dinner. Inspections by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency are expected to begin days before St. Nicholas Day to ensure the safety and quality of the fish available for the holiday.

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The St. Nicholas carp is at least 40% more expensive, a commercial inspection found. If we decide to respect the tradition and buy carp, we should know that its current price in a licensed store is about BGN 8.80 / kg, which is at least 40 percent more expensive than St. Nicholas Day in the pre-pandemic year, when it could be found. 5.50 - 6 levs per kilo. Fresh turbot is currently traded for nearly 30 levs / kg, with only 2 levs cheaper and will come out if we prefer to put sea bass on our holiday table. Sea bream will cost us about BGN 25 / kg, and trout - BGN 11 / kg, Monitor writes. Imported fish and seafood in our country will become more expensive due to the jump in transport prices from distant countries. Deliveries from the Asian market now cost up to 4 times more. The exact amount of the increase is still unclear, as it will be strictly individual for each trader. According to unofficial data from the Association of Fishery Producers (APRP), fishing is relatively weak ...

Source: Standartnews