Bulgarians switch to imported cheeses and sausages

Bulgarians buy more and more imported dairy products, rather than production from Bulgarian products, data from the Ministry of Agriculture show. In addition to dairy products, the stands of large retail chains also have sausages from many EU countries. Their prices are similar to those of Bulgarian foods, and in some cases they are even much cheaper. For example, long-lasting sausages from Italy, sold in a window in the quantity that the customer wants, can be bought for about BGN 45 per kg, and Bulgarian sausages and sudjuci are often at much higher prices. Among the reasons for the growth in the consumption of imported yellow cheeses are their competitive prices, as well as the expectations of a large part of consumers for better quality products from Germany, France and Italy. Data from a test by "Active Consumers" on sales of cheese with an increased water content of more than 60% contribute to this. The trend of increasing imports of milk and milk products from recent years ...