While watermelon sales in Russia decreased by 18% compared to the previous year, melon sales increased by 12%. In this respect writer Citing data from financial data operator Taxcom, obtained during the analysis of more than 49 billion cash receipts, RT.
According to Taxcom, the average cost of a watermelon increased by 14% per year, reaching 68 rubles per 1 kg in the summer of 2023. The price of melons increased by 5% – up to 112 rubles per kilogram.
How knowledgeable Referring to ATOL statistics, socialbites.ca, in July, 1 kg of watermelon can be bought for an average of 71 rubles, which is a third more expensive than in the same month of 2022. In July last year, Russians bought watermelons 25% cheaper than in August. The maximum average price for 1 kg in 2023 was set in January – 387 rubles. In July, melons increased by 30%: on average, for a 1 kg store in July, Russians paid 119 rubles. The maximum price was set in January and amounted to 596 rubles. per kilogram.
Lead Researcher, Telecommunications Research Center, Moscow University of Physics and Technology (MIPT) Dmitry Filonov 8 August knowledgeable about the creation of an application with colleagues that allows you to determine the degree of ripeness of watermelons and other vegetables and fruits by the level of the Wi-Fi signal passing through them.
Former Nursing Specialist in the open Harms of eating watermelon with bones.