Honeysuckle is a berry of discord

The Global Berry Congress recognized a new exotic berry - honeysuckle.

By order of the European Commission, honeysuckle is included in the official list of food products in the EU, where it is called “haskap”.

Honeysuckle can be a niche berry crop, with the main subject of discussion being the question of whether honeysuckle has any prospects.

Non-representative surveys of consumers in Ukraine show that most consumers have never heard of such a berry.

However, among those who have tried it, there are many who are delighted with the taste qualities of this berry.

In addition, it is the earliest bush berry that appears on the market.

Processors also show a certain cautious interest in the berry.

In particular, dairy farmers believe that using honeysuckle as a filler for yogurts can attract attention, because it can be a certain novelty and a way to stand out from the crowd. However, not everyone agrees that honeysuckle should cost more than blueberries, and this is often the basis of the business plans of those who plant it.

Another argument in favor of honeysuckle is the high popularity of this berry in Canada, where “Honeysuckle Days” are even held.

and there are large companies that grow more than 200 hectares of these berries each. And Canadians often advertise it with the slogan “better than blueberries.”

Honeysuckle supporters have many reasons to consider this berry more valuable than blueberries - its fruits contain twice as much vitamin A, three times as much iron and phosphorus, four times as much calcium, etc.