The Russians warned about the increase in the number of counterfeits of olive oil on the market

Published 2023년 8월 1일

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According to Elena Kalinina, an exporter of Greek olive oil to Russia, there has been an increase in fake olive oil on the Russian market. These counterfeit products are often presented as Greek olive oil but are actually second-pressed oil made from pomace or mixed with cheaper oils like sunflower or soybean oil. Kalinina expressed concerns about the difficulty of fighting these fakes and the lack of awareness among Russian consumers, who are drawn to low prices.

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A lot of fake olive oil has appeared on the Russian market, and it has become more difficult to fight them lately, Elena Kalinina, the owner of the export company Kalinina, a member of the board of directors of the Greek-Russian Chamber of Commerce, exporter of Greek oil to Russia, who has been exporting olive oil to Russia for many years, told RIA Novosti. product to Russia. Olive oil and olives were not subject to the embargo on the supply of a number of agricultural products, introduced by Russia in response to European sanctions. "Demand for olive oil and olives in Russia has not fallen, it is at the same level, the situation is not worse than it was before. Exports are going well. But, unfortunately, a lot of fakes have appeared on the Russian market lately, or because that it is difficult for some enterprises and companies from Greece to export to Russia, or for other reasons. Under brands such as Greek, but with the data of some non-existent Greek companies, counterfeit ...

Source: Oilworld