In detail which products it includes
From Wednesday, December 13th until Wednesday, January 3rd, the “Basket of Christmas“, as provided for in the Ministerial Decision signed today, Friday, December 8, 2023, by the Minister of Development, Kostas Skrekas.
The “Christmas Basket” is an extension of the “Household Basket” already in place, as 6 new food categories are added for the Christmas table. Specifically, the following products are included in the “Christmas Basket”:
• Turkey
• Chocolate
• Greek sweet bread
• Vasilopita (bun)
• Lamb
• Goat.
The Minister of Development, Kostas Skrekas, said: “With the “Christmas Basket” that starts on December 13, Greek consumers can choose the necessary products for the festive season at affordable prices. We remain steadfast in our position: that all Greek households have access to quality products at the best possible prices for the festive table.”
It is noted that the list of existing products in the “Household Basket” remains as is. That is:
N/A Product Category
1 Rice
2 Bread for toast
3 Loaf of bread (standard/packaged)
4 toasts
5 Spaghetti No. 6
6 All purpose flour
7 Legumes (lentils)
8 Legumes (beans)
9 Legumes (chickpeas)
10 Paris
11 Turkey (cold cuts)
12 Frozen fish
13 Fresh pork (packaged or not)
14 Fresh chicken (packaged or not)
15 Fresh beef (packaged or not)
16 Fresh whole milk
17 Fresh low-fat milk
18 Highly pasteurized milk (long shelf life) whole
19 Highly pasteurized (long-life) low-fat milk
20 Evaporated milk
21 Unflavored cow’s milk yogurt
22 Unflavored low-fat cow’s milk yogurt
23 Sliced feta cheese
24 White cheese
25 Gouda cheese
26 Low-fat cheese
27 Preserved tomato juice
28 Eggs (cage and barn)
29 Margarines
30 Olive oil
31 Sunflower oil
32 Frozen vegetables (at least two of peas, okra, green beans)
33 White sugar
34 Sweeteners suitable for diabetics
35 Oat products (at least one)
36 Baby cream
37 Infant milk
38 Greek coffee
39 Instant coffee
40 French coffee
41 Orange juice
42 Laundry detergents (liquid and powder – not tablets)
43 Detergents for mopping and cleaning surfaces – bleaches
44 Dishwashing detergents for hand washing
45 Kitchen paper
46 Toilet paper
47 Toothpastes
48 Sanitary napkins or tampons
49 Shampoo
50 Soaps in solid state
51 Incontinence diapers
52 Diapers for babies
53 Baby wipes
54 Baby shampoo
55 Dog food
56 Foods for cats
