Brand chief Stanislav Bakharovsky told the newspaper: “Vedomosti”It was stated that Russian cuisine is facing a shortage of canned anchovies, which are used as one of the ingredients in Caesar salad dressing.
According to the brand chief, this product for Caesar was purchased mainly in Italy, but starting from August 2023, a temporary ban on the import of fish products from unfriendly countries began to be implemented in Russia.
“They are currently purchasing remnants of such products from suppliers; they are almost extinct,” Bakharovsky said.
As Vedomosti notes, restaurants are now looking for alternative suppliers for canned anchovies in Asia and Africa, but chefs cannot predict whether the flavor will be similar to Italian anchovies. Business representatives note that catering establishments will probably have to purchase ready-made sauces for Caesar, which may affect the taste of the dishes.
Before this, Russian Ambassador to Oslo Teimuraz Ramishvili stated that the import of processed fish and seafood from Norway was banned. will provide Russian manufacturers will occupy vacant places in the domestic market.
On July 25, the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia announced that the Council of Ministers brought a ban for importing fish and seafood from unfriendly countries.
Formerly G7 countries called for its removal Unfair trade restrictions.