Moldova for the first time ever participated in the Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024 international exhibition on February 12-14. The country was represented by 18 wineries brought together under the country wine brand “Wine of Moldova. A legend alive”. Over 4,000 exhibitors who shared the wine culture and products with more than 41,000 visitors…
Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Vladimir Bolea on February 16 in parliament unveiled a report on the ministry’s work and the situation in the agricultural sector. The official answered questions by lawmakers and was criticized by the opposition. According to the agriculture minister, about 70% of the subsidization fund was used by small- and medium-sized…
Poland has not yet made a decision on the possible construction of a pipeline for the transportation of edible oil from Yahodyn, Volyn region of Ukraine, to the port of Gdansk, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reports. “Doubts of a legal and technical nature, as well as the circumstances surrounding the flow of…
Several key Polish and European politicians have called on Poland’s EU agriculture commissioner to resign from his position after a wave of farmers’ protests launched across Europe against EU climate policies. The commissioner, Janusz Wojciechowski, has rejected calls for his resignation, saying that he “does not see any negligence” on his part. Among Polish farmers,…
As tensions simmer in Bulgaria’s agricultural sector, a divide emerges among farmers following the signing of an agreement with authorities. While some have opted for dialogue, others are staging roadblocks across the country, signaling ongoing discontent. The recently brokered agreement outlines the categorization of farms into three tiers based on size and proposes an annual…
A number of 17 producers and exporters of fruits from Moldova presented their apples, plums, sweet cherries and apricots at the specialized exhibition, Fruit Logistica 2024, staged in Berlin, Germany, on February 7-9. Attending the event, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea stressed the commitment and support of the government for the agricultural sector and for…
About 20 Ukrainian companies producing fresh fruit, berries, nuts, mushrooms, as well as environmentally friendly packaging, participated in the fresh produce trade show, Fruit Logistica, in Berlin on February 7-9. This year the International Trade Center’s stand “Promoting the entry of small and medium-sized fruit and berry sector enterprises into the key markets and involving…