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No Shortages in Supermarkets - Concern over Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published March 9, 2026, 09:03
No Shortages in Supermarkets - Concern over Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Secretary-General of the Retail Trade Association, Marios Antoniou, assured that there are no product shortages in supermarkets, despite temporary shelf emptying for certain products due to consumer psychology. He stressed that the market is functioning normally and suppliers are responding to orders. Mr. Antoniou warned that any price increases would be unjustified and called for intensified controls and strict penalties for profiteering. The greatest concern, according to Mr. Antoniou, is the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as it could cause supply problems for certain products in the future. Early management of the disease is crucial to avoid negative impacts on the market. Mr. Antoniou reiterated that consumption is affected by consumer psychology, which was evident in recent weeks with the temporary shortage of certain products. In summary, Mr. Antoniou assured product availability, warned against profiteering, and stressed the need to manage foot-and-mouth disease to avoid market problems.