Belarusian strawberries will help fill the shortage of frozen Russian strawberries

Published 2024년 5월 29일

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Despite severe frosts at the peak of flowering season affecting strawberries and cherries in Russia's garden centers, the Ministry of Agriculture assures no supply shortage and stable prices for these fruits. The Southern Federal District, a major strawberry supplier, was not significantly impacted, ensuring ample supplies from Krasnodar and Crimea. Additionally, imports from countries like Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Belarus contribute to the market. Belarus, especially the Brest region, has had a good strawberry harvest despite May frosts, with prices decreasing as domestic berries are replacing imports. The first strawberry harvest in Minsk was sold at reasonable prices, indicating no supply issues. Similarly, the grodno region is expected to contribute more strawberries, and the cucumber harvest is on track, with good conditions for apple and pear crops.

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Frosts hit at the very peak of flowering of gardens in the center of Russia. Strawberries and cherries were also seriously affected by sub-zero temperatures. But here the situation is calmer, the ministry assures. The Russian food market is fully supplied with berries, including strawberries. The products are presented in different price categories and are available to a wide range of consumers, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. In the Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation, which accounts for 35% of strawberry supplies, the weather did not have a significant impact on the harvest. Now there is no shortage of Krasnodar and Crimean strawberries in stores and markets. True, in some regions of the Central Federal District, frosts damaged berry plantations. But in most regions, the strawberry season falls in the second half of June - frosts occurred before flowering. Therefore, the Ministry of Agriculture does not expect a significant increase in prices for garden ...

Source: RG