Commercial forest fruit output in Tomsk Oblast in 2012 exceeded 1bn rubles
06.02.2012In 2012, the output of commercial forest fruit products in Tomsk Oblast amounted to 1.2bn rubles. The forest fruit output of the Oblast is distributed among the local, domestic, and exports markets 38.5%, 25%, and 36.5% respectively.
Primary destination for Tomsk pine nuts is China, for mushrooms and berries – Europe where the demand for eco-products is high, for juices – CIS and other foreign countries. These products enjoy high demand of foreign producers and consumers. The output of preserved berries and mushrooms grows every year.
The region regularly takes part in international fairies and exhibitions, which helps successfully market abroad its forest fruit products. In January, Tomsk Oblast took part in the International Green Week Berlin for the seventh time. Tomsk Oblast presented the produce of its leading forest fruit producers, among them Sava, KrasotaSM, Artlife, Ladia, etc. The exposition of Tomsk Oblast was acknowledged as one of the best presentations by the organizers and participants. Tomsk Oblast was awarded certificates of the Green Week fair and the certificate of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture "For conceptual promotion of the Secrets of Siberian Health brand".
Apart from taking part in the agricultural fair the Tomsk delegation had a number of meetings with German producers and traders. Bauer Fruchtsaft GmbH, Germany's biggest juice and mineral water producer is already showing interest in fruit concentrates from Tomsk. Negotiations were held in Hamburg on the supply of fish processing equipment. An investment project on the creation of a chain of mini fish processing plants is currently being developed.
From: Tomsk Oblast Administration Information ServerPrint version