Greeks Embrace Potato as Symbol of Struggle to Survive Austerity
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The potato, introduced to Greeks after independence in the 19th century to bolster the diets of the poor, is turning into a symbol of their latest struggle.
Farmers are mobilizing to sell their produce directly to austerity-hit citizens, cutting out middlemen such as supermarkets and grocers. On average, they sell a kilogram of potatoes from the backs of trucks for about 33 euro cents (44 U.S. cents), or half what it costs in a store.