Fact check: Does the company Tasman Foods, based in Australia, still trade with Russia in 2025 despite their invasion?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, there is no conclusive evidence to determine whether Tasman Foods is trading with Russia in 2025. While we know that Tasman Foods International Pty Ltd is actively trading as of March 2025 with 13 suppliers and over 1000 customs records ^[1], none of the sources explicitly confirm or deny trade relations with Russia.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements need to be considered:

• The broader context shows ongoing international sanctions and trade restrictions against Russia by the EU ^[2]
• There have been significant disruptions in global food trade due to the Russia-Ukraine war ^[3]
• Some food companies have faced direct consequences of operating in Russia, as evidenced by the seizure of U.S.-owned Glavprodukt by Russian authorities ^[4]
• The situation involves complex financial institution restrictions and trade sanctions ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question makes several assumptions that need to be addressed:

• It presumes the existence of prior trade relations between Tasman Foods and Russia, which is not confirmed by any of the sources
• While we know Tasman Foods is actively trading internationally in 2025 ^[1], the lack of country-specific trade data makes it impossible to confirm or deny Russian trade relations
• The question might oversimplify the complex nature of international trade during wartime, as evidenced by the broader disruptions in agricultural trade ^[6]

Those seeking to verify such claims would benefit from:

• Direct trade records between Tasman Foods and Russia
• Official company statements about their position on the Russian market
• Australian government trade restriction documentation
• Public corporate registry information