Russia: Fish rises in price ahead of inflation

The authorities are adjusting the norms for the consumption of seafood according to the financial capabilities of citizens. The Ministry of Agriculture celebrates the achievements of the fishing industry in connection with the Day of the Fisherman. The fishery complex is one of the leading sectors of the Russian economy, it plays a key role in ensuring food security, the department emphasizes. This is surprising when you consider that Russians do not eat about 10 kg of fish a year. Fish is becoming a premium commodity, experts say. Despite weak demand, suppliers of fish products have already warned retail chains of a 15 percent price increase. “In 2020 ... the level of self-sufficiency in fish and fish products exceeded the threshold by 1.8 times. This allows us not only to meet the domestic needs of the country, but also to increase the volume of cooperation with foreign countries, ”the Ministry of Agriculture said in the congratulatory message. It is difficult to agree with the ...