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Russian chocolate, beer and baby food companies aim to conquer Asia

1 Nov 2016

• 1 Nov 11:46

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When the Russian currency began depreciating two years ago, foreign tourists started to spend more on local food products. A cheaper ruble has also made it profitable for Russian food manufacturers to export their products to Asian countries. Russian chocolate is now being exported to Asia. Source: Elena Pochetova Every time Chinese President Xi Jinpingvisits Russia, heasksfor some Russian ice cream. As a result of this craving, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a whole box of ice cream to his Chinese counterpart at the G20 summit, which was held in Hangzhou on Sept. 4-5. Chinese tourists share their leader’s love for Russian ice cream so much. Read more...