In November, Novorossiysk monitored 119,000 tons of imported goods for potentially harmful organisms, as reported by the Department of Rosselkhoznadzor. The imported fruits and vegetables originated from 52 countries, with Egypt, Turkey, China, and Israel being the main exporters.
Of the total inspected goods, 82% were fruits, amounting to 98,500 tons. This included 59,500 tons of mandarins, 9,500 tons of lemons, and 8,600 tons of oranges. Other imported fruits included pomegranates, mangoes, grapefruits, grapes, and pears.
The volume of imported vegetables reached 4,200 tons, with the highest quantities being Bulgarian peppers (1,102 tons), followed by zucchinis (964 tons) and tomatoes (903 tons). Radishes, aubergines, and other vegetables were also part of the imports.
After examinations, three types of pests were identified, including the Mediterranean fruit fly in 140 cases, one case of the polyphagous fruit fly, and one case of the tomato bronze virus. The exporting country had to reclaim 583 tons of contaminated products, while almost 3,000 tons underwent on-site disinfection.
source: novorab.ru