Greek farmers undercut large retailers in potato revolt

From kiosnet

Greek farmers have taken to selling their produce directly to consumers in a move to push down prices and cut out retailers they accuse of profiteering. In a climate of harsh austerity, soaring unemployment and diminishing income, thousands of Greeks are flocking to makeshift markets where farmers are reportedly selling their produce at less than half supermarket prices. The action, mainly involving the sale of potatoes, was started by activists in the town Katerini at the foot of Mount Olympus (see video above), but is quickly spreading across Greece. According to the volunteers in Katerini, Sunday saw the sale of 75 tons of potatoes to over 1000 consumers.

 

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