FOODSTUFFS REGISTER PRICE RISE IN ARMENIA

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Nov 30 2009
Armenia

Armenian foodstuffs (sugar, oils, vegetables, fish products and fruits)
registered 2-13% price rise this November compared to October, 2009.

According to RA National Statistical Service, in November 2009 compared
to last month fruits’ prices increased for 13.5%, in particular
Yerevan registered 18.6% upsurge, for vegetables and potatoes — 8.4%
(average 9%), whereas oil – 2.8% and butter – 6.4%.

In November 2009, compared to December 2008 price for sugar raised
for 33.6%. In comparison with last month, meat boosted for 0.7%,
particularly lamb — jumped for 16.4%.

Soft drinks, dairy products, coffee, tea, cacao and pastry recorded
0.1-0.6% price rise this November compared to October same year,
Business24 reports.