Rising prices for seasonal berries in Ukraine exceeded all forecasts

Published 2022년 7월 13일

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The article highlights the significant rise in prices for berries and fruits in Ukraine, with inflation reaching 21.5% in June 2022 and berries and fruits increasing in price by 22.4% compared to June 2021. The cost of cultivation and reduced availability due to the war have contributed to these increases. The prices of various berries have risen dramatically, with raspberries nearly tripling in price. Despite these higher prices, some berries have seen a decrease in cost. Watermelons and melons have also seen a surge in prices, with melons experiencing a 144% increase. Economists attribute this to the occupation of certain regions and the need for more expensive truck transportation through Bulgaria and Romania.

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Vitamin season is in full swing. Berries and fruits filled the markets and shelves of Ukrainian stores. Specialists of the food delivery service Zakaz.ua have analyzed how prices for berries have changed in Ukrainian supermarkets over the year, and told how much the fruits will cost Ukrainians. Raspberries, blueberries and melons jumped the most. Constant stress and nervous tension inevitably affect a person's immunity. To restore the body, it must be saturated with vitamins, in particular, those contained in fresh vegetables, fruits and berries. However, getting vitamins for Ukrainians will be expensive this year. On the eve of the summer, economic experts predicted an inevitable increase in prices due to the war, at least 10%, for berries and fruits. In particular, this was warned by the Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Taras Vysotsky, who noted that due to the war, prices for berries will rise due to an increase in the cost of cultivation and a decrease ...

Source: Eastfruit