In order to better inform consumers, the Consumer Protection Service has completed a survey to collect data on retail price levels fresh meat and Easter dishes, for the prices in force on April 27, 2021.
With regard to fresh meat, values were obtained from 91 points of sale (large and small supermarkets and neighborhood butchers), while for delicacies from 60 points of sale (large and small supermarkets and bakeries). The Observatory covers all provinces.
The publication of the Price Observatory is a useful information tool for the consumer, strengthening his ability to conduct market research and make the most profitable markets for him. In addition, it adds more transparency to the overall market picture and helps to promote competition.
The Consumer Protection Service clarifies that the Price Observatories are prepared exclusively for the purpose of assistance / general information of the consumers and in no case do they constitute advice. Price Observatories are not intended and can not replace the market research that each consumer should do based on their own preferences, data and needs, nor are they intended to indicate to consumers the points of sale they will choose.
Especially for the products included in this Observatory, It is emphasized that there are quality differences which cannot be taken into account in the results of a Price Observatory. To this end, the Consumer Protection Service encourages consumers to do substantial market research before making purchases in order to find products and prices that meet their requirements.
Finally, it is emphasized that the prices presented in each publication of the Price Observatory, refer to the prices on the specific date on which the receipt of prices took place, ie on April 27, 2021 for the specific case.
All the data of the Observatory, together with graphs are provided on the website of the Consumer Protection Service (www.consumer.gov.cy).
