Peach growers in the Sliven region have protested over low purchase prices and difficulties selling their harvest, as the Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables warned that the problems facing the sector are systemic and could eventually affect consumer prices. The protests come despite what producers describe as a strong harvest.

Around 100 fruit producers from Bulgaria's Sliven region blocked a key road near the Rechitsa market in protest against low purchase prices, rising production costs and a lack of…

Peach growers in the Sliven region have protested over low purchase prices and difficulties selling their harvest, as the Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables warned that…