Ukraine: The most popular vegetables and fruits have been identified

The number of suppliers of vegetable and fruit products is growing, competition is intensifying, but the prolongation of the season for fresh berries and vegetables allows producers to get a higher price. Maria Lakeeva, an analyst of the Ukrainian Berry Growing Association, told about this at the conference “Increasing efficiency in fruit and vegetable growing”. According to her, niche vegetable products are becoming more and more popular. “If a tomato of a different variety, different color, it will be more appreciated by the consumer. But first, he needs to get used to new products, ”says the analyst. The most popular are traditionally "borscht set" vegetables, apples, salad vegetables, berries and melons. The share of exotic products also increased on the market. According to the information of the Shuvar wholesale market, the consumer basket of an ordinary buyer has undergone changes: avocados, broccoli, and asparagus have become more popular. Among imported fruits, the basic ...