[Jolter]

I’m sure taxes are part of it, but keep in mind it’s a toll free union after all. They could easily do this above board and just declare the Italian VAT as they do selling to locals.

[brightbeige]

I think for food products there are more considerations, like labeling and traceability.

[ninalanyon]

If the Greek farmer is selling in Greece then all that is already done.

[jaapz]

Exactly, you'll have to declare VAT