Georgia: products to be promoted in “strategic markets” under $6-million programme

Otar Shamugia, the Georgian Agriculture Minister, on February 20 said the Government was allocating GEL 16 million ($6 million) for promotion of Georgian products in “strategic” foreign markets, including in the United States and Europe, this year. Speaking to the media following the weekly Government meeting, the official explained the move was aimed at diversifying…

Ukraine: 30 million tons of grains exported

As of February 17, Ukraine has exported 30.014 million tons of grains and pulses, including 3.043 million tons in February, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy informs. As of the same date last year, the export amounted to 41.958 million tons, including 3.488 million tons in February. The total included 10.71 million tons of wheat (17.742…

Moldova: grape producers to diversify markets to develop efficient and modern sector

Increasing the productivity and quality of table grapes, the need for advanced growing technologies, diversifying sales markets and obtaining higher incomes were the main topics examined within the Advisory Council, with the participation of producers from the branch and the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry ( MAIA). According to Gheorghe Gaberi,…

Georgia: wines on display at VinExpo Paris fair

Georgian wine producers are showcased in the international wine fair VinExpo Paris in the French capital, the National Wine Agency reports. Over 3,000 manufacturers from 52 countries and thousands of visitors from around the world are hosted at the event where producers are presenting their products. The agency said the Georgian companies’ participation in the…