Production of juices from fruits and vegetables in Russia in July decreased by almost 14.6% compared to the same period last year, follows from the data of Rosstat.

It is noted that in January-July 2017 juice production decreased by almost 21%.

In March, the agriculture Ministry noted that Russian producers of juices, jams and compotes are forced to use imported semi-finished products for the production of the low volume of domestic raw materials. The wear and tear of production assets, according to the Agency, at that time exceeded 47%.

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