Export support for business is a key factor for the development of the economy of Poltava region. The Regional Development Agency of Poltava region “European Integration Office” plays an important role in this process, providing consultations, conducting marketing research, organizing trainings. This helps Poltava companies enter new markets, increase sales volumes and improve competitiveness. “DETOX…
Restaurants in Bulgaria have organized protests to demand a return to the 9% VAT rate for the tourism sector, despite the 2025 budget passing with a 20% VAT for the restaurant industry. The protests will include temporary closures of establishments, though not during peak hours, and are planned for April 7-9. The Bulgarian Hotel and…
The first trial batch of Ukrainian apples has arrived in the Republic of India, earning high praise from local experts for meeting the established standards. This achievement was announced by the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection. According to its report, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare of India confirmed…
In the framework of his working visit to Poland, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitalii Koval together with representatives of leading Ukrainian agrarian associations held a four-hour constructive meeting with Minister of Agriculture of Poland Czeslaw Siekierski and Polish agrarian organisations in Warsaw. Vitalii Koval stressed that today, more than ever, it…
In recent years, food prices in Bulgaria have become a key issue in both public and political discussions, especially following the abolition of preferential VAT rates and the country’s pursuit of meeting inflation criteria for adopting the euro. While some retail chains have faced boycotts in response to rising food costs, proposals to regulate price…
Producers associated with the Slovak Association of Bakers, Confectioners and Pasta Makers (SZPCC) have categorically rejected any addition of insect-based products to their products. They have declared that they will not manufacture products containing such ingredients, even if requested by retail chains. The decision was confirmed in a joint resolution agreed at the association’s general…
What starts as a grandmother’s recipe and a love for baking can quickly turn into something much less wholesome. Across Slovakia, the underground trade in homemade cakes and pastries is thriving, particularly in the run-up to holidays like Easter, according to the regional news website My Zilina. While these self-styled artisanal bakers market their goods…