In Russia, the humble cucumber becomes latest symbol of rising wartime prices
- 19-Feb-2026
Under pressure from politicians – including those from the ruling United Russia party who face parliamentary elections later this year – the anti-monopoly regulator has written to producers and retailers asking them to explain the price hikes. “This winter, a new ‘delicacy’ has appeared in our shops – cucumbers,” said Sergei Mironov, parliamentary leader of […]
5 essential cucumber health facts!
- 21-Feb-2015
Cucumber is the fourth most widely cultivated vegetable in the world. Read on to find out why you should consume cucumber on a regular basis.