The key difference is population density. There is a demand, but its too low to be sustainable. And by the way, you have food deserts in europe (Alps, Balkans)

The key difference is population density. There is a demand, but its too low to be sustainable. And by the way, you have food deserts in europe (Alps, Balkans). I've never been to Estern Europe but a friend of mine is selling mercs (security detail to be exact) there and i souldn't be surprise if some food desert existed between Crimea and Oural from what i'm told. Small productor market and product are politically tainted too, so a small percentage of the population won't ever come in. And health shouldn't be about politics.