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The Ministry of Agriculture reported an increase in feed production in Russia

  • 20 Nov 09:25

The Ministry of Agriculture reported an increase in feed production in Russia Based on the results of the first 9 months of this year, feed production in Russia increased by 2.5% and reached 25.9 million tons. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. The greatest increase was shown in feed for pigs. Their production since the beginning of the year has increased by 5.1% and amounted to 11.3 million tons, the ministry said. Based on the results of January–September, feed for cattle was produced by 2.7% more than a year earlier. In total, 2.2 million tons of feed were produced for this category of animals. The production of feed for poultry remained almost at the level of last year. A total of 12.3 million. Read more...

Annual inflation in the Russian Federation from November 8 to November 13 accelerated to 7.16% from 6.99% a week earlier - Ministry of Economic Development

  • 17 Nov 10:40

Annual inflation in the Russian Federation from November 8 to November 13 accelerated to 7.16% from 6.99% a week earlier - Ministry of Economic Development Annual inflation in the Russian Federation from November 8 to November 13 accelerated to 7.16% from 6.99% a week earlier. This is stated in the review of the current price situation prepared by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. "During the period from November 8 to November 13, 2023, inflation in the consumer market slowed to 0.23%. Year-on-year price growth was 7.16%. In the food products segment, the rate of price growth decreased (0.42%) due to slower growth prices for food products excluding fruits and vegetables to 0.22%. For fruits and vegetables, the rate of price growth remained at the level of last week (2.61%). In the segment of non-food. Read more...

More than 800 new products will appear on Russian store shelves in 2024

  • 17 Nov 10:39

More than 800 new products will appear on Russian store shelves in 2024 Russian food manufacturers have received orders for supplies from retail chains totaling more than 2,000,000,000 (billion) rubles. The purchase of new products took place as part of a special program for updating the assortment - the Network Purchasing Center platform on November 14 and 15 in St. Petersburg at the Peterfood food exhibition. 300 food manufacturers met with 120 federal and regional retail chains to negotiate contracts and begin shipping products to stores in early 2024. The largest retailers, such as Magnit, Lenta, Metro, Pyaterochka, Yandex.Lavka, Vkuster, Auchan, Compass Health, have updated their assortment in 24 food product categories -. Read more...

The Damate company has achieved complete import substitution of turkey hatching eggs

  • 17 Nov 10:38

The Damate company has achieved complete import substitution of turkey hatching eggs The Damate company has achieved complete import substitution of turkey hatching eggs at its enterprises. Work in this direction was carried out systematically and step by step, and ended with the production of a breeding reproducer reaching full capacity in the Tyumen region. The Damate company tops the list of leaders in turkey production, both in Russia and among European poultry farms. According to the company's statement, the need for hatching eggs at two Damate poultry factories was 30 million eggs per year. At the moment, Damate completely covers this need with its own production. Damate turkey production enterprises are located in the Penza and Rostov regions. Read more...

Sausage developed by Novosibirsk scientists will help with cancer and autism

  • 16 Nov 09:40

Sausage developed by Novosibirsk scientists will help with cancer and autism The sausage, developed by Novosibirsk scientists, is a unique product that can have a positive effect on health in cancer and autism. Two special ingredients were added to the recipe for this sausage: white cabbage squeeze and mustard seeds. These additives give the product new beneficial properties. According to the description of the invention, mustard seeds contain substances that can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, which can help speed up the healing process in cancer. Cabbage, on the other hand, may help reduce symptoms of autism and restore mental abilities after a brain injury. These discoveries represent a significant breakthrough in the field. Read more...

Manufacturers are ready to increase supplies of poultry meat to retail chains by 50%

  • 16 Nov 09:39

Manufacturers are ready to increase supplies of poultry meat to retail chains by 50% The largest poultry meat producer in Russia, GAP Resurs, informed leading federal retail chains of its readiness to immediately increase the volume of poultry meat supplies by 50%. This was said in a statement. “A proposal to increase the volume of supplies of poultry products by 50% has been sent to a number of leading federal retail chains,” the statement says. The company has agreed with retail chains that starting November 14, prices for broiler chicken carcasses will be reduced and fixed. In addition, cutting prices will be reduced by 7–12%. Supplies will be made under long-term contracts to stabilize the market situation. The company noted. Read more...

Russian government issues poultry export ban

  • 16 Nov 09:30

Russian government issues poultry export ban The Russian Agricultural Ministry has published a draft decree under which poultry and egg exports from the country will be banned for the next 6 months in order to bring price relief to the domestic market. The measure was rolled out shortly following a government meeting where Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned the economic rationale behind a 27% rise in retail poultry prices in the country in the past few months. In an explanatory note to the decree, the Ministry stated that the price hikes were primarily associated with a drop in production performance in the last several months and a rise in production costs in the background of the weak. Read more...

At the end of 2022, the Russian Federation entered the top twenty leaders in food exports

  • 15 Nov 10:53

At the end of 2022, the Russian Federation entered the top twenty leaders in food exports At the end of 2022, Russia entered the top twenty world leaders in food supplies, and took first place in some categories of goods, noted Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at a strategic session on food security. “By the end of 2022, the Russian Federation entered the top twenty world leaders in export supplies,” said the head of the Cabinet. “For a number of products - wheat, sunflower oil, pollock - we occupy first place,” he added, emphasizing that such indicators were achieved despite external restrictions. According to the prime minister, domestic entrepreneurs have adjusted to the new conditions and are increasing their. Read more...

How long-term contracts for the supply of chicken stimulate the development of the poultry industry in Russia

  • 15 Nov 10:52

How long-term contracts for the supply of chicken stimulate the development of the poultry industry in Russia In light of the increased demand for poultry products in 2023, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, is taking measures to encourage manufacturers and retail chains to enter into long-term contracts for the supply of chicken. This will ensure stable supply volumes and stable retail prices, which is an important factor for consumers. One of the major problems in the poultry industry is the mismatch between supply and demand. Despite the increase in the production of poultry meat and eggs, the rise in prices for poultry products remains relevant. To solve this problem, the Ministry of Agriculture agreed on a plan to. Read more...

Rising prices: why food products are becoming more expensive in the Russian Federation

  • 15 Nov 10:50

Rising prices: why food products are becoming more expensive in the Russian Federation Food prices in Russia continue to rise, with the most notable increases in October being the prices of eggs and chicken. According to Rosstat, since the beginning of the year, food prices have risen by 5.3%, and by the end of October 2022 - by 6.5%. However, these figures do not take into account the prices of alcoholic beverages, which also continue to rise. Let's look at the reasons for the stagnant rise in prices for eggs, chicken and other food products, and also look for possible solutions for consumers. Eggs were one of the most notable products that rose in price in October. Compared to September, their prices increased by 13.1%. Since the beginning of the year,. Read more...