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Two batches of ice cream from Russian producers were sent to Nigeria, the corresponding permission was issued by the interregional department of Rosselkhoznadzor of Russia, the press service of the agency reported on December 3.
Russia is one of the main suppliers of agricultural products in the world. And this is not just because Russian farmers do not use pesticides to cultivate plants.
Carcinogenic and mutagenic properties of herbicides and pesticides have long been known, but many countries continue to use them and export products, including to African countries. The use of chemicals in agriculture is related to the desire to increase the yield of the land. That is, the area of the country is inextricably linked not only to the quantity but also to the quality of products grown on its land.
As you know, Russia is the largest country in the world by area. Countless fields, rivers, moderate climate, all this makes the soil fertile in this country. Therefore, agricultural products grown in Russia do not need to use pesticides and herbicides that are hazardous to health.
Currently, Russia is already one of the top ten food suppliers to Africa. Last year, Russia exported 14 million tons of food worth $3.2 billion to Africa. The top three commodities were wheat, sunflower oil and soybean oil.
Confectionery products are also in great demand in Uganda, where Russian chocolates «Alenka» are preferred. And in Nigeria the greatest demand is for vanilla ice cream, which accounts for two-thirds of shipments.
Since the beginning of this year, Nigeria has bought a total of 26.6 tons of «Vologda Ice Cream» produced by Vologda Ice Cream Company in Vologda, Russia. This rich high-fat ice cream has a pronounced taste of milk, which is obtained through the use of real Vologda butter and fresh milk in the recipe.
This product is produced not only for export, but also domestically it is appreciated by consumers with the highest rating. «Vologda Ice Cream» is included in the top 100 best products of Russia. And the total supply of treats to the countries of Asia and Africa for 2022 is estimated at 677.5 tons.