The ice cream industry in Bulgaria is facing a significant decline, with production dropping by between 60% and 70% over the past six years. Eurostat data revealed that in 2018 Bulgaria produced 29.6 million liters of ice cream, marking the highest output ever. However, production fell to 19 million liters in 2020, further decreasing to…
The price of Bulgarian vegetables has risen by nearly 15% compared to the same time last year. Currently, domestically produced cucumbers are the most expensive, with prices reaching 4 leva per kilogram. Rosen Petrakiev, a veteran vegetable grower from the town of Martin, explained that the extreme heat has negatively impacted both the quantity and…
The goal of the school meals reform is to give every child a balanced, healthy and tasty meal, as well as to instill healthy eating habits. That is why the state budget for 2024 provides UAH 1.5 billion for the restoration and modernisation of canteens in general secondary education institutions. The reform was initiated by…
Ukraine’s export of value-added products is increasing at a much faster pace than the supply of raw commodities abroad. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Economy Deputy Minister, Trade Representative of Ukraine Taras Kachka. According to Kachka, a certain shift in emphasis occurred even prior to the full-scale war. With the start of the…
Ukraine will help the Republic of Malawi to resolve food security issues as part of the “Grain from Ukraine” program. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the social media platform X, following his meeting with Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera. The head of Ukrainian diplomacy noted that he had…
In the first half of 2024, Bulgaria processed 500,000 tons of milk. Cow’s cheese production saw the most significant growth, increasing by 10% compared to the previous year. Conversely, goat cheese production fell by 15%, reflecting a reduction in goat milk production. Butter production also decreased by 27%, while white brine cheese experienced a 5%…
In Pomorie, a protest by local wine producers saw a motorcade of tractors, harvesters and cargo trucks take to the streets in response to new requirements set by the Ministry of Finance. The new regulations mandate that winegrowers weigh their harvested grapes in the vineyards and submit real-time electronic declarations to the National Revenue Agency…