Food products

Specialists of Roskachestvo conducted an examination of 45 samples of flour of the highest grade. In 40% of cases, the researchers found traces of one or more pesticides. At the same time, the experts noted the safety of all the samples studied.

The central press organ of the Workers' Party of Korea, the newspaper Nodong Sinmun, published an editorial revealing the virtues of economic independence in nation—building. As noted by Reuters, this was preceded by an article by the South Korean newspaper Yonhap about the shortage of products in the DPRK.

Rosselkhoznadzor specialists have identified a batch of frozen salmon fish of unknown origin, which they tried to import into Russia across the border with Belarus under the guise of products from the Faroe Islands. Yulia Melano, adviser to the head of the department, told reporters about this.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Russian dairy industry is fully provided with the necessary raw materials and components for production. According to the statement of the department, the stocks of starter cultures are currently at a sufficient level.

In 2022, residents of the Russian Federation began to buy fewer goods for babies, including baby food and diapers. This is evidenced by the data of the research company NielsenIQ.

In 2022, meat prices in Russia overtook the pace of fish price appreciation. The cost of beef has increased the most, which has risen in price by 20.2%.