Speculation with the prices of peaches, producers and consumers in Bulgaria have suffered

In Karnobat, where there is the largest peach orchard in the Burgas region, peaches abound, but they come to consumers in stores at extremely high prices. "Yes, we are certainly talking about the price speculation of the fruit that is in season in the summer, because we are first in the peach season, and we are not in a period when they are imported. The other thing - the supply from the producer is very large, and the demand is less, and this should lower the price," commented Zhivka Grozdeva, a member of the Board of the Association of Fruit Growers in our country, to Nova TV. She believes that it is a matter of speculation. However, the price does not decrease, although the chain to the end user is not so long and includes manufacturer - wholesaler - retailer. A study by the Association of Fruit Growers shows that prices for peaches and nectarines in commercial chains range from BGN 2.49 to BGN 3.29 per kg. In the neighborhood shops, the range is from BGN 2 to BGN 5.50. ...