As of June 1, the “Honest Label” labeling system is expanding in Russia. Coffee and caviar are controlled, as are vegetable oils and animal feed. Economist and member of the Public Council of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science Inna Litvinenko told how this will affect prices.
— Over the past two years, prices have already risen significantly, and only now are we seeing a slowdown in inflation. The expert noted that the manufacturer is unlikely to be interested in raising the price – this could scare off the buyer.
According to Litvinenko, the costs that the manufacturer will incur due to the introduction of labeling will be included in the total cost of the enterprise, and can also be passed on to the consumer.
The economist stressed that manufacturers can use another option – shrinkage (reducing the size or weight of the product without changing the price – almost. “Virtual device”). According to the specialist, this may affect products that are in high demand on the eve of the holidays, such as caviar. Manufacturers may not raise prices immediately, but rather spread the increase over a certain period, the online publication said.”Moscow region today».
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