The relentless rise in meat prices is putting mounting pressure on household budgets, fueling concern among both consumers and the market. A shrinking livestock population, soaring production costs, and Greece's heavy reliance on imports have created a volatile mix driving prices higher, with no sign of stabilization in sight. Month after month, consumers are watching prices climb to levels they can neither follow nor afford. According to data from the Central Market, imported beef brisket shot up from €8 to €12 per kilo in just one year-a 50% increase. A similar surge was recorded in imported liver, while in niche categories such as frozen lamb intestines, hikes exceeded 70%. The only exception is imported pork, where prices have edged lower. Overall, meat prices in July were 6% higher than a year earlier. Meanwhile, a survey by IELKA found that from August 2024 to August 2025, fresh meat saw a sharp 11% rise-the steepest increase...