Poland calls on the EU to ban the import of frozen berries from Ukraine

Published 2023년 7월 17일

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Polish farmers are concerned about the impact of uncontrolled imports on the market, particularly frozen strawberries and raspberries, as it happened in the past with grain. Poland plans to appeal to the EU Commissioner for Trade to impose a ban on the import of frozen raspberries and strawberries from Ukraine, as they have seen a significant increase in imports from Ukraine in recent years. The country is seeking support from other European nations to discuss preventive measures and address the challenges faced by Polish producers.

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Polish farmers fear a repeat of the situation with grain, when uncontrolled imports brought down the market and caused a significant drop in prices. This time we are talking about frozen strawberries and raspberries. Poland will appeal to EU Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis with a call to impose a ban on the import of frozen raspberries and garden strawberries (strawberries) from Ukraine into the country. Focus.ua writes about this with reference to a publication on the Polish government portal dated July 14. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland Robert Telus initiated a video meeting with the ministers of agriculture of Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary to discuss "preventive measures regarding the import of fruit and berry crops from Ukraine." The publication says that in 2022-2023, imports of Ukrainian strawberries and frozen raspberries to Poland increased significantly. See also: Polish gardeners cash ...

Source: Eastfruit