Blueberry is becoming popular and will continue to fall in price in Ukraine

Published 2022년 12월 28일

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Ukraine has seen a significant increase in blueberry harvest, leading to a surge in supply and a decrease in prices. Despite the conflict, blueberry production has not been affected as the majority of cultivation is in northern, western, and central regions. The country has also continued exporting blueberries at the same rate as last year, despite the higher production. The war has also encouraged the growth of vegetables and berries in the Khmelnytskyi region, with cooperatives shifting their focus from berries to vegetables to support the population. The prices of fruits, vegetables, and berries are now influenced by logistics routes and fuel costs.

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Original content

Traditionally, blueberries are grown in the north, west and partly in the center of Ukraine. It is not produced in the south and east. Therefore, the occupation of territories did not affect the balance of this culture in any way. The harvest of the mentioned berry this year is very high - 30-40% higher than the forecasts, the blueberry is becoming a "popular" berry and its prices are falling. This was emphasized by the president of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), Taras Bashtannyk, SEEDS reports. Follow the news in a convenient format: Follow us on Twitter It was, of course, also bad - there were a lot of blueberries, and the consumption markets were much smaller. After all, there are no resorts where blueberry "went" before, as such. In addition, many able-bodied people went abroad. Lokhina could not follow them. Because the logistics were very expensive and long due to queues. And blueberries are such a perishable product, - emphasized the specialist. ...

Source: Landlord