What are the requirements for exporting Ukrainian raspberries to the EU?

Published Jan 10, 2022

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Progress Berry Farm in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, is successfully exporting frozen berries to Austria and Poland, while also selling a portion of its harvest domestically. The farm grows organic raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries, and currants, with an average yield of 7.5 tons per hectare. It has recently constructed its own shop for freezing products. Due to their popularity and profitability, raspberries and currants are high in demand, especially for the freezing market. Additionally, the article discusses the potential profitability of other berries and stone fruits, and the development of the berry export market, particularly in the United States and Canada.

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For example, frozen berries are exported by Progress Berry Farm (Kharkiv Oblast). Currently, 13.5 hectares of organic raspberries are grown here, with an average yield of 7.5 tons per hectare. In addition, the farm grows strawberries, gooseberries and currants. Last year, the farm completed the construction of its own shop for freezing products. Progress Berry sells part of its harvest in Ukraine and sells the rest to Austria and Poland. The berries are carefully inspected before export. Raspberries must meet the requirements for sorting, calibration and packaging, says farm owner Oleg Kudlay. Currently, raspberries and currants are especially popular among berries, and some varieties of plums and cherries are especially popular among stone fruits. But both cherries and raspberries are now more profitable to grow for freezing. You can also develop niche products such as cranberries, ...

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