August 2 2011, 10:23 Fruit-Inform

60% decrease of fruit and vegetable prices in Ukraine in July

Fruit-Inform Project's fruit and vegetable index shows that fruits and vegetables became 60.9% cheaper in Ukraine in July 2011. Moreover, major vegetables, fruits and potatoes have been decreasing in price since May. None of fresh produce categories became more expensive in July. The sharpest decrease of prices was registered for potatoes: almost 3 times over a month. Tomatoes, red beets and carrots showed almost the same price decrease rate. White cabbages became 42% cheaper; cucumbers, onions and bananas – 20-30% cheaper. 17% reduction of apple prices was possible due to the start of harvesting of new apples.

We would remind you that the first in the CIS international conference “Apple Business of Ukraine, Russia and Moldova - 2011” will take place at Stolychnyi Wholesale Market (the largest wholesale market of Ukraine), Kiev, Ukraine, August 11, 2011. Their participation has been already confirmed by the largest apple producers from these countries. The program of the event is available here. Registration of the conference participants is in progress.