Banana has surged to become the leading item in Russia since early 2023, according to statistics cited by RT referencing data from the financial data operator Taxcom. The report notes that more than 46 billion cash receipts were reviewed in total, signaling a strong consumer demand and a high turnover for this fruit in the market.
Beyond bananas, other staples maintain their popularity across retail channels. Dairy products, meat, eggs, bakery goods, semi-finished items, low-alcohol beverages, and tobacco products also rank highly in consumer purchases. The typical expenditure at grocery stores averages about 440 rubles, while hypermarkets see higher average checks around 1,480 rubles. Supermarkets report averages near 670 rubles, and alcohol shops around 560 rubles, reflecting the varying price structures and product assortments across formats.
Earlier, a technologist from the company Putina, Yulia Budovskaya, shared guidance on how to select quality seafood and which items to avoid buying, as reported by Newspaper.Ru. This information highlights consumer interest in making informed choices about seafood quality and safety in everyday shopping.
Meanwhile, Roskachestvo has reported concerns about food safety, noting that 40% of Philadelphia rolls tested contained E. coli and that in 100% of cases there was an excess of microorganisms detected. These findings underscore the importance of proper handling and sourcing of ready-to-eat seafood products for consumers. (Roskachestvo)