date:Apr 02, 2013
In the past few years, city-dwelling Russians have developed a strong interest in healthier and organic food, according to Emily Balsamo from the Moscow Office of Bord Bia Irish Food Board.
However, presently there is no certification for organic products in Russia. Many products carry the labels organic or bio without certification.
In 2012, several producers of such products wrote an open letter to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture demanding a certification process.
The Ministry of Agri