Consumer patriotism: Demand for local blueberries is growing in Poland

Blueberry consumption in Poland is growing rapidly. Now there are already 8 million consumers in the country (more than 20% of all residents), each of whom eats over 1 kg of this type of berries per year. On July 1, Polish berry producers traditionally celebrate Blueberry Day. This year, the holiday coincided with the International Fruit Day, reports Fruit-inform based on materials from sadyogorody.pl. Berry growers usually hold events on this day, the purpose of which is to popularize the consumption of berry products. The 1st of July holiday provided the producers of garden strawberries (strawberries), honeysuckle, raspberries, currants and, of course, blueberries with the opportunity to talk about their achievements. During the celebration, representatives of the industry spoke about the successes and difficulties of their activities. By tradition, the season opened with a tasting of the first berries. During the holiday Rafał Romanowski, State Secretary of the Ministry of ...