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Articles with tag "Food"

Putin Acknowledges Russia’s Potato Shortage Amid Record Price Increases

“It turns out that we don’t have enough potatoes,” Putin said.

Borscht Ingredient Prices Surge Up to 87% in Russia

The so-called "borscht index" has been used as an indicator of economic well-being in Russia.
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Russian Authorities Anxious Over Holiday Food Prices

Prices for mayonnaise, a key ingredient in traditional New Year's dishes, are set to increase just before the holiday.
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Putin Orders Seizure of U.S.-Owned Canned Food Maker

Canned food maker Glavproduct’s parent company, Promselkhozinvest, is owned by the U.S.-registered Universal Beverage Company.

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Russian Food Suppliers Warn of Price Hikes Up to 40%

Industry insiders blame high inflation and expensive loans, as well as the rising costs of shipping and raw materials.
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Russia Seizes Country’s Largest Winemaker Amid Re-Nationalization Wave – RBC

Kuban Vino was reportedly one of four nationalized wine and food companies previously owned by the agricultural holding Ariant.
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Latvia Parliament Bans Food Imports From Russia, Belarus

Earlier this month, thousands of farmers demonstrated to call for a ban on Russian grain — which they said was funding the Kremlin's war efforts in Ukraine...
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