Western European Producers Rush In; Domestic Firms Feel Urge to Merge

摘要

National frozen food sector valued at 2 billion dollar, according to market research by major processo Darya. Stuffed dumplings account for 70% of frozen food sales value, followed by chops (18%) and pancakes (11%). Metro Group is leading retail chainon scene. Frozen foods sold in retail stores were practically unheard of in Russia until the 1990s. But the market offers enormous potential for growth, and the fastest growth right now is in ready meat products and pancakes. Dumplings, however, still dominate the market.