About this “RG” said the Association of retail companies (ACORT), which includes a few dozen large companies (Auchan, Lenta, X5 Retail Group, Billa, O”okay, Subway). “The implementation of the recommendations to limit self hanging products will require additional networking material costs, including hiring additional staff,” said a spokesman for ACORT Ilya Vlasenko.
According to General Director of the Russian company for the production of vegetables “My Summer” Vagif Bikulov, selling products in a sealed package – a competent proposal from the point of view of prevention of infection. However, its implementation will be costly both in finances and time. “The cost of any packaged products are much more expensive. In this regard, due to the increase in the production of packaged products can raise the prices on the shelf of fruits and vegetables in stores,” says Vikulov.
by Introducing such a rule, he said, you will need to calculate the current production capacity of packaging products – they may not be enough. For example, for 2020 in Russia the targets for the collection of cucumbers will exceed 800 thousand tons, tomatoes – more than 450 thousand tons. To be packaged, taking into account production capacity will be one third, at most half of this amount.
in addition, should take into account the peculiarities of storage of different categories of products in a sealed package. “Fresh vegetables release moisture during storage, so any packaging must be perforated and is obligated to ensure the air. Otherwise the tightness can lead to significant write-offs of products,” explained Vikulov. Alternatively, you can consider getmodifications airtight packaging – it inhibits the growth of bacteria and maintains the microflora of the product at the desired level. Among the disadvantages – high price. And fit this packaging is not for all types of fruits and vegetables.
In turn, the HSE note: online trading today, taking all necessary safety precautions because of the situation with coronavirus taking into account the recommendations of the CPS. “In retail networks delivery of the goods and cash services are separated, the staff uses a mask and gloves. Stores have already stopped shipping in containers the buyer”, – said Ilya Vlasenko.
the press service of X5 Retail Group (operates the brand names “Pyaterochka”, “Perekrestok”, “Karusel”), “RG”, said that “today, the products, heat treatment before use which is not provided for and which cannot be washed thoroughly, sold in individual package.” The priority is the safety of customers. To the recommendations of Rospotrebnadzor listen to “Alphabet InKusa”. Quality Director of the company Julia Batenin that the goods will be Packed according to the most popular volumes of purchase.
