The main problem facing producers of semi-finished products is raw materials. Every month the quantity of raw materials decreases, and their prices rise. Prices for basic raw materials of both plant and animal origin and ingredients for the production of semi-finished products increased by almost 30% compared to last year. Of particular relevance is the need to preserve milk-protein raw materials, which are used in the abovementioned products. Monitoring the market for the consumption of semi-finished products and information on modern methods of preserving raw materials is necessary
