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…
As part of its fiscal consolidation efforts, the Slovak government introduced a tax on sugary drinks and syrups earlier this year. The move has led to a steep rise in prices – by 30% to 50% for soft drinks, and in some cases, syrup and juice concentrate prices have doubled compared to the previous year.…
In 2024, Bulgaria’s exports of alcoholic beverages totaled 30.4 million euros, with spirits and liqueurs accounting for the largest share of 21.3 million euros. Wine exports followed at 5.86 million euros, while beer exports amounted to 2.9 million euros. Bulgaria’s exports in this category outpaced those of ten other EU member states. EU-wide, the export…