Bulgaria: Vegetable Prices Fall as Tomatoes and Cucumbers Drop by 20%

Food prices on Bulgaria’s wholesale markets showed a general downward trend this week, with the sharpest declines recorded in fresh vegetables, especially tomatoes and cucumbers. Data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets indicate that most seasonal produce has become cheaper, while only a few items such as potatoes and peppers have moved upward. The market price index (MPI), which tracks wholesale food prices across the country, fell by 1....