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…
Latvia’s leading dairy processing company Food Union Latvia, in partnership with the creators of the Oscar-winning animation film Flow, has launched a watermelon-flavoured Karums curd snack celebrating family, friendship and support. Part of the sales income will go to two Latvian charities: Children’s Hospital programme “Kepu terapija” and Remi Cat Rescue Centre. As usual, the…
The last trace of Presov’s storied liquor-making tradition is fading. Prelika, the city’s final operating distillery and mustard producer, is closing after years of decline, bringing an end to a legacy that began in 1903 with 22 local estate owners. Founded as a cooperative with a sizeable annual output for its time – 34,000 hectolitres…
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine issued Resolution No. 451 “On Approval of the Procedure for Maintenance of the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) State Register”. The document was prepared by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine pursuant to the Law of Ukraine “On State Regulation of Genetic Engineering Activities and State Control…
In the week before Easter, the average price for slaughter-ready pig carcasses increased by 5.5% compared to the previous week, to UAH 89.2/kg. This was reported by the Ukrainian Pig Farmers Association. The brisk pork procurement on the eve of Easter against the backdrop of a weakened supply of industrial-quality pig carcasses contributed to a…
As Easter approaches, Lithuanian egg producers and retailers say there will be no shortage of eggs on store shelves, and prices are expected to remain relatively stable. However, consumers are finding it difficult to source white eggs, which are favoured for traditional Easter egg decorating. Most eggs in Lithuania have brown shells. Because white eggs…