The study “The Future of Ukraine’s Agri-Food Sector: Competitiveness, European Integration and Development of the Internal Market” was presented in Kyiv. The event was attended by the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky and Deputy Minister Denys Bashlyk. The main topic of discussion was the transformation of the Ukrainian agricultural sector…
Russian attacks on civilian ships and port infrastructure have effectively stopped traffic to the ports of Greater Odesa. Ukraine is expanding exports by rail, highways and via the Danube. However, these routes will only be able to provide about half of the throughput capacity of Black Sea ports. This poses a threat to the export…
Starting on August 1, food delivery workers in Armenia will be required to possess a valid sanitary (medical) booklet, while the Food Safety Inspectorate will begin full-scale oversight of businesses engaged in food delivery. The Food Safety Inspectorate said that at the beginning of the year, in response to growing demand for food delivery services…
No evidence substantiating the use of milk from sick animals was found during inspections at four Armenian dairy companies, Armenia’s Food Safety Inspection Body said. The agency said it regularly conducted inspections at all dairy production facilities in Armenia, both under its annual inspection program and in response to complaints received from consumers. When violations…
More than half of Bulgarians drink beer at least once a week, while around three-quarters consume it at least once a month, according to data released by the Union of Brewers in Bulgaria. The figures were presented to mark the brewers’ professional holiday, Ilinden, as well as the 145th anniversary of the Bulgarian brewing industry,…
Representatives of Armenia’s fish farming sector staged a protest outside the government building, arguing that current state measures have failed to address the industry’s export difficulties. The chairman of the Armenian Fish Farmers Union, Gor Grigoryan, said producers were expecting practical support rather than what he described as ineffective initiatives. “Two programs have already been…
Companies exporting fish and fish products from Armenia to the European Union will be required to undergo inspections by the Food Safety Inspectorate and register in the EU’s TRACES control system. The corresponding draft regulation has been approved by the Armenian government. Armenia received official authorization on March 16, 2025, to export scaled fish and…