The interest of foreign European entrepreneurs engaged in the processing and marketing of meat may be strong for the Greek black pig, but the majority of its Greek breeders work first for their survival and consolidation "within the Greek borders", as he pointed out. the president of the Breeding Society of Indigenous Pig of Greece "Kirki", Kyriaki Sarava.
Ringing the alarm bell for the survival of the Greek breeders of the black pig, a breed that belongs to the rare and endangered, Mrs. Sarava noted that "before we dynamically turn to export, in which we are of course interested, we must first take care of our house. To put in order and ensure our viability ".
Emphasizing the enormous potential of the Greek black pig industry in our country, he pointed out, however, that "the black pig of Zeus, which has its roots in Ancient Greece, has not yet reached its potential for the benefit of breeders, but and the national economy ".
The history
The Greek black pig has its roots in ancient Greece. It is the pig we know from the Odyssey and the farm of Odysseus with the swineherd Eumeos. But it's not just the story that makes the black pig special. Its meat contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are among the healthiest animal fats.
Also, the Greek black pig lives in inaccessible areas, which is why it doesn't have a thick layer of fat like other types of pigs. Another characteristic of the breed is the resistance to weather conditions and the resistance of the species to diseases. In short, black pig gives us delicious pork without being conventional pork.
