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 Food processing is a key sector in Greece, accounting for 10% of employment. The food industry accounts for 26.4 percent of all manufacturing businesses in the country. Food processing also holds the largest share in terms of gross value added (24.6 per cent), while it ranks second in value of production (24.3 per cent) and turnover (25.2 per cent). Most of the food processors are family-based, while more than 97 per cent of Greek businesses are classed as "very small" (fewer than 10 people employed and an annual turnover of less than EUR 2 million). Many of them specialize in food production from local agriculture (IOBE, 2020).  The economy is heavily dependent on the food and beverage industry. There are more than 15,000 companies in the food processing sector in Greece, with an approximate product value of $11 billion. According to the latest study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research in Greece (IOBE, 2020), turnover for the food sector decreased by 0.2%, while for beverages it increased by 0.4%. and dairy (15 per cent), followed by fruit and vegetables (14 per cent). The following diagram gives an overview of the distribution channels of imported food in Greece.    The Greek food and beverage industry is diverse, with a variety of sectors ranging from dairy production to fruit and vegetable. The top 5 sectors(dairy products, bakery products, beverages, Vegetables and meat products) account for three-quarters of total turnover and more than 70 percent of the total number of workers and businesses; compared to other manufacturing sectors, the Greek food and beverage industry is a key provider of jobs and a relatively stable employer; small businesses dominate the food sector: both food (95 percent) and beverages (87 percent). , in terms of turnover, large enterprises (employing more than 250 people) represent a large share in their respective sector, 36 per cent in food and 57 per cent in drinks, respectively (Faniadis, 2020). The quality, food safety and health concerns of Greek consumers have prompted the food processing industry to continue its actions towards innovation. Greece is a  net exporter of processed fruits and vegetables, mainly olives, peaches and tomato paste; in 2019, total exports of processed fruits and vegetables were valued at $1.3 billion, a decrease of 2.1% compared to 2018 (Faniadis, 2020).   The economic crisis and the decline in the purchasing power of Greek households have led to increased consumer demand for cheaper food products. In addition, lifestyle change, and demographic changes have led to an increase in consumption of processed products. Demographic trends affect consumers' buying habits, due to larger households. Also, the increasing proportion of older people is another trend to be taken into consideration (Faniadis, 2020). Private labels gain market share, mainly due to financial difficulties, but also due to aggressive promotions carried out by retailers. Consumers are increasingly buying healthy and functional foods and super foods are gaining more and more ground (Faniadis, 2020). The annual amount that Greek consumers spend on bakery and meat products is about 1.5 billion Euros for pastries and 3.3 billion Euros for meat products.   They buy fresh bread from their neighborhood's small bakery - 17 per cent from supermarkets- 11 per cent don't have a specific place to buy- and 6 per cent don't buy fresh bread. It should be noted that74   per cent of meat consumers prefer to buy from a small family butcher shop than from faceless supermarkets (Faniadis, 2020). Despite the recession, a growing number of consumers are willing to pay more for products from smaller-scale manufacturers that are considered to offer higher quality. These companies enter the dominant grocery retailer, which gives them great growth potential (Faniadis, 2020). 
Греция является крупным экспортером обработанных овощей и фруктов, в основном томатов и пасты, а также дойного молока. В 2019 году Греция экспортировала обработанные овощи и фрукты на сумму $1,3 млрд, что на 2,1% меньше, чем в 2018 году.