The Bulgarian fruit market is facing significant challenges due to duty-free imports from Ukraine and Moldova, which threaten the survival of traditional local fruits like plums. Tsvetan Tsekov from the 'Fruits and Vegetables' Branch Chamber points out that the market for plums and cherries is particularly affected, with foreign companies monopolizing the market and a lack of local associations worsening the situation. Other fruits, such as apples, are also at risk due to disrupted trade routes. Tsekov criticizes the impact of the war in Ukraine on Bulgaria's food sovereignty and calls for stricter inspections on imported fruits for pesticide residues.