The Russian Government Approved Anti-Crisis Plan . . . Pink Salmon Exports Decline . . . Transport of Far Eastern Fish to Get More Expensive . . . Green Agro to Invest in Primorye Livestock . . .
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Russia: Consumer Trends in Food and Retail Sector

Highly respected Russian research company "Romir" recently published the results of an intensive study on changes in consumer behavior and purchasing patterns in Russia from 2013-14.
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Russia: Eurasian Conformity Mark for Food Products

Technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union, that came into force as of July 1, 2013, contain “Eurasian Conformity” labeling requirements.
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Russia: Retail Foods

Retail sales turnover in 2013 grew 3.9 percent year-on-year (valued at $744 billion) compared to growth of 6.3 percent in 2012.
Excise tax rates for alcoholic beverages in Russia have increased steadily and significantly from 2011-2014.
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Russia: Grain and Feed Update

Based on the officially reported data, FAS/Moscow increased its forecast of Russia’s total grain crop in MY 2014/15 by 2 million metric tons (MMT) to 104 MMT.