The “Easter Basket” is in effect today – What it includes and how long it will last
The “Easter Basket” comes into effect in supermarkets from today (24.4), which will last until on Holy Saturday, May 4.
The measure is implemented for the second consecutive year, operating in addition to the “Household Basket”, in order to contain the prices of products with increased seasonal demand. It includes 4 food categories that fill the Easter table of consumers: lamb, goat, bun, Easter chocolate eggs and corresponding products.
“In the basic products, such as the Easter bun, the lamb and other Easter products, it seems that the prices will be the same and in some cases they will be even lower than last Easter” the Minister of Development, Kostas Skrekas, noted about the “basket”, speaking on Tuesday in the First Program. Regarding the price of lamb, Mr. Skrekas has pointed out that the goal is to sell it for 10 euros per kilo and lower.
This basket will be applied until May 4, 2024 and will include:
- Lamb
- Kid
- Greek sweet bread
- Easter chocolate eggs and related products
It is recalled “Lent Basket” is valid until May 4. It is noted that the list of existing products in “Household Basket” becomes as follows:
Rice
Bread for toast
Loaf bread (standard/packaged)
Toasts
Spaghetti No. 6
Flour for all uses
Legumes (lentils)
Legumes (beans)
Legumes (chickpeas)
Paris
Turkey (sausage)
Frozen fish
Fresh pork (packaged or not)
Fresh chicken (packaged or not)
Fresh beef (packaged or not)
Fresh whole milk
Fresh milk with low fat
Highly pasteurized (long life) whole milk
Highly pasteurized (long life) milk with low fat
Evaporated milk
Unflavored cow’s milk yogurt
Unflavored low-fat cow’s milk yogurt
Feta cheese
White cheese
Gooda cheese
Low-fat cheese
Preserved tomato juice
Eggs (cage and barn)
Margarines
Olive oil
Sunflower oil
Frozen vegetables (at least two of peas, okra, green beans)
White sugar
Sweeteners suitable for diabetics
Oat products (at least one)
Baby cream
Infant milk
Greek coffee
Instant coffee
French coffee
Orange juice
Laundry detergents (liquid and powder – not tablets)
Detergents for mopping and cleaning surfaces – bleaches
Dish detergents for hand washing
Kitchen roll
Toilet paper
Toothpastes
Sanitary napkins or tampons
Shampoo
Soaps in solid state
Incontinence diapers
Diapers for babies
Baby wipes
Baby shampoo
Food for dogs
Cat food
The following products have been included in the “Lent Basket”:
- Halva
- Fasting Salads (spreads – e.g. eggplant salads, taramo salads)
- Frozen seafood (at least two types)
