At the Ministry of Development table lies a new reform aimed at declining prices In basic goods, such as fruits and vegetables, which have constant increases. Rications in fruit and vegetables – even to the products of the season – are in part in part to climate crisisbut also in the market chain, where intermediaries increase the final cost for the consumer.
Popular markets only with producers – no intermediaries
The basic philosophy of the new reform is simple: to work Along with existing folk and new markets, exclusively for producers, without the presence of traders or intermediaries.
‘The derivative They only have to participate in those who produce their products themselves and to have them at producer prices. That is, there will be no one who buys from wholesale and sell them as a “producer”, ”explains Secretary General of Commerce and Consumer Protection, Sotiris Anagnostopoulos.
According to the ministry, this new initiative will contribute:
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To increased producers involved in the markets
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To reinforcement of competition
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To Reduce prices For consumers
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To improve the quality of the products
Popular producers will work At municipal levelwith local government defining their number and operating points.
Attica’s lay people in numbers
The official data of the Ministry of Development show the dynamics already have the folk:
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Total Laiki in Greece: 1.530
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Producers: 7.309
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Merchants: 5.753
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(Many of the traders also declare the status of producer, possibly misleading the public)
To Attica work 271 popular marketsserving about 2 million citizens (49% of the population of the region).
What and how much do citizens buy
The most recent public opinion made on behalf of the Attica Popular Markets Operator reveals important findings:
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70% buys mainly fruits and vegetables
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Many supply other species (fish, eggs, nuts, clothes, home items)
Monthly expense to folk:
| Amount | Percentage of consumers |
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| Up to 20 euros | 27% |
| 20–40 euros | 48% |
| 40–60 euros | 19% |
Satisfaction and problems
Citizens express high satisfaction by the folk:
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83% declares quite satisfied
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16% partially satisfied
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1% no satisfied
However, some problems remain:
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Lack of parking spaces
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Incomplete cleanliness
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Security issues
The big ‘yes’ in the afternoon mode
A very interesting finding: 75% of those who do not shop for folk states that he would do so if there was an afternoon function. This is an issue steadily raised by consumers and may be integrated into the next stages of the reform.