Rosselkhoznadzor currently does not observe any problems in the supply of bananas and pineapples from Ecuador to Russia. writes about this TASS Referring to the Ministry’s comment.
The ministry announced that the main fruits imported from Ecuador to Russia are bananas and pineapples.
On January 10, 2024, Irina Norina, President of the Association of Importers of Fruit and Vegetable Products, warned of possible disruptions in the supply of bananas from Ecuador to Russia due to the mafia rebellion. The president of the union announced that domestic importers started to receive similar messages from counterparties. After the start of the armed rebellion of mafia groups in the South American country, local companies began to cancel the issuance of containers for fruit transportation by sea. The temporary closure of ports in Ecuador caused logistical problems. Suppliers began to report the impossibility of the planned comprehensive shipment of banana products in this situation.
A regime of “internal armed conflict” was introduced in Ecuador due to the conflict between the mafia and the forces of law and order. Groups have already taken hostages across the country. The riot was first heard of on January 7. More details material “Newspapers.Ru”.
Previously “Rusprodsoyuz” appreciated Impact of the situation in Ecuador on banana supplies.