Slovakia has achieved a new milestone in its food and agricultural sector after Trnavsky slad (Trnava malt) received Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status from the European Union. The recognition places Slovakia at the forefront of the EU’s malt industry, making it the only member state with two geographically protected malt products. The registration process, initiated…
The consequences of the avian influenza outbreaks in Lithuania and Poland are still being felt in the regional egg market and, according to local market players, could drive it into a new crisis. Although retail egg prices in Lithuania have risen moderately over recent weeks, wholesale prices are experiencing double-digit growth, Aleksandrs Izgorodins, an analyst…
On June 19, the state enterprise “State Rear Operator” (SRO) of the Ministry of Defense canceled the purchase of daily food sets for the military, which were supposed to include halal and kosher products. Until the end of the year, they planned to contract 180 thousand dry rations for 61.05 million UAH. Each box was…
Bratislava is set to welcome a new addition to its growing fast-food landscape. Croatian chain Koykan, known for its globally inspired menu and commitment to healthier ingredients, is making its debut in Slovakia’s capital with two branches scheduled to open in the Eurovea and Aupark shopping centres. Founded in Zagreb in 2012 by a group…
Slovakia has yet to earn a single Michelin star, but its fine dining landscape has just received global recognition of a different kind. On June 2, the French gastronomic authority Gault&Millau published its first-ever Slovak edition, awarding coveted “toques” – the guide’s signature chef’s hats – to nearly 150 restaurants across the country, according to…
Bulgaria stands out as one of the world’s leading exporters of herbs, a fact underscored by the Minister of Agriculture and Food during his visit to China for the opening of the International Tea Day 2025 in Hangzhou, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. Among the Bulgarian herbs that enjoy high demand internationally are…
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitalii Koval participated in the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH) meeting in Brussels. AGRIFISH serves as a platform where agriculture and fisheries ministers from the 27 EU member states, alongside EU commissioners, shape key decisions in European agriculture policy. The minister informed his European counterparts that…