Frozen raspberry shortage in Europe intensifies

The frozen raspberry shortage crisis in Europe persists and is getting worse. Buyers in France, Germany, Poland and other European Union countries are currently looking for suppliers outside the region to meet their growing needs. The situation is exacerbated by exceptionally low stocks of high-quality raspberries in Ukraine and the obstacles posed by Poland to the transportation of Ukrainian agricultural products through its territory. As a result, buyers' eyes are mainly turning towards Morocco, in search of alternative solutions. Importers are also showing interest in frozen raspberries from Chile, Mexico and even China. Berry prices have seen a significant rise, increasing by 20 to 30 euro cents per kilogram in recent weeks. Many fear a further increase as the next harvest approaches, with supply still limited. Andriy Yarmak, economist at the Investment Center of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), points out that demand has exploded since ...