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From today, 450 products from 15 food categories will have a reduced and more stable price, as part of the government’s scheme to stabilise the price of essential products.
Over 400 establishments have are participating in this initiative, which was announced by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Economy Minister Silvio Schembri mid-way through January, which will attempt to soften the ever-increasing blow of essential food item prices. The products falling under this category will be marked with a specific label which indicates the reduction in prices.
Categories are as follows:
– Corned beef
– Cornflakes
– Cream crackers
– Fresh/frozen minced/ground beef/pork
– Fresh/frozen pork chops
– Frozen raw chicken legs
– Frozen raw whole chicken
– Frozen peas, broccoli, spinach
– Black tea
– Instant coffee
– Tinned tuna in vegetable/soya/sunflower oil (excluding tuna in brine and olive oil)
– Vegetable spreads in tubs or foil
– Frozen friable french fries
– Skimmed, semi-skimmed and whole milk in cartons
– Wheat spaghetti and penne
The tripartite agreement between the government, supermarket owners, and food importers underscores the importance of cooperation in maintaining a stable and sustainable local market. Citizens having any queries may call the 153 freephone.
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