«Ценозавр»: New Year's Olivier salad products will rise in price by 4-5%

Prices of Olivier salad products will increase by 4–5% in December

According to the president of the Russian Union of Food Producers, Andrey Danilenko, the cost of Olivier salad products may increase by 4–5% in December due to rising food prices in Russia.

He noted that this year, the rise in prices for ingredients of Olivier salad is caused by increased demand, as well as reduced production of some vegetables due to unfavourable weather conditions during the growing season.

The cost of products for Olivier salad

Potatoes, the main ingredient of Olivier salad, may increase in price by 10%. The cost of carrots and onions may increase by 5%, and that of green peas and pickles by 4%.

The price of mayonnaise, the main dressing for Olivier salad, is expected to remain stable due to competition in the market.

According to Danilenko, the average cost of ingredients for Olivier salad for a family of four will be around 500 rubles ($8) in December, up from 470 rubles ($7.5) last year.

Ways to save money on Olivier salad

To save money on Olivier salad, Danilenko recommends buying vegetables in bulk, choosing cheaper brands of mayonnaise, and making homemade pickles.

He also suggests replacing expensive ingredients with cheaper ones, such as using boiled potatoes instead of roasted ones, or using frozen green peas instead of canned ones.