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50 trucks with Armenian cognac reached Russian customs after problems in Georgia
From June 1 to June 10 inclusive, 50 trucks with Armenian cognac reached the customs authorities of Russia, said Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia Arman Khojoyan. YEREVAN, June 11. /ARKA/. From June 1 to June 10 inclusive, 50 trucks with Armenian cognac reached the customs authorities of Russia, said Deputy ...
06/11/2025Armenian alcohol producers ask WTO intervention due to cargo delays at Georgian border, negotiations to be held in Armenia
... June 6 with a preliminary package of decisions. "We will discuss this issue and, I hope, we will have to come to some kind of decision, because, nevertheless, the situation we have is very dangerous for our business, entrepreneurs, winegrowers, cognac producers," he said. Papoyan added that he intends to organize meetings in various formats during the Georgian minister's visit. "We will not leave the room until a solution is found," he said. Answering the question about what exactly ...
06/04/2025Armenia is ready to support cognac producers amid unresolved problems with exports via Georgia – Minister
The Armenian government is currently developing programs to support domestic cognac producers, which should ensure uninterrupted purchases of grapes in September-October of this year, said the Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan. YEREVAN, May 22. /ARKA/. The Armenian government is currently developing programs to support domestic ...
05/22/2025ARARAT Armenian Brandy Presents Audio guide ARARAT Yerevan
... four languages with the help of ARARAT Braandy Company,” said Grigoryan. Commenting on the importance of the project, he addressed questions to the journalists. “For example, do you know everything about the Charents monument? And about the ARARAT cognac factory building located at the intersection of Nalbandyan Street and Sayat-Nova Avenue? About the small stele erected by the efforts of Rafael Israelyan and Ara Harutyunyan?” asked Grigoryan. At the request of the Novosti-Armenia News Agency,...
05/20/2025Georgia allowed partial passage of Armenian trucks with alcohol, but the problem remains - Papoyan
Georgia has allowed several Armenian trucks with alcohol to cross its border, but the problem with the export of cognac spirit has not yet been resolved, said RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan. YEREVAN, May 15. /ARKA/. Georgia has allowed several Armenian trucks with alcohol to cross its border, but the problem with the export of cognac spirit has not yet ...
05/15/2025Armenia seeks solution for alcohol exports: talks with Georgia underway
... noted. A group of alcohol producers held a protest rally in front of the Georgian Embassy in Armenia on Tuesday. The protesters demanded a meeting with the Georgian ambassador to Armenia to understand why the alcoholic beverages they produce, mainly cognac, exported to Russia or the Baltic states, are subject to inspections in the transit country. Recent reports indicate that Armenian companies exporting alcoholic products have been subjected to strange inspections over the past month and a half ...
05/13/2025Georgia to issue statement on Armenian alcohol exporters
... Factory, following a meeting with the Georgian Ambassador to Armenia. A group of alcohol producers held a protest action in front of the Georgian Embassy in Armenia on Tuesday. They wanted to find out why the alcoholic beverages they produce, mainly cognac, exported to Russia or the Baltic countries, are subject to examination in the transit country and are delayed for days and weeks. "The statement can be made within 10 minutes or two days. We hope that they will contact us and respond in ...
05/13/2025Armenia is ready to deepen trade and economic relations with EU in all areas – Minister
... Armenian Ministry of Economy reported. They touched upon issues related to the implementation of the provisions of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the rebranding and marketing process for the new "Armenian Cognac" name, entrepreneurship support programs, the use of EU technical assistance tools, and other matters. The participants exchanged views on the modernization of the Armenian economy, export diversification, harmonizing the standards system ...
03/19/2025"Not Armenian cognac, but brandy": Economy Minister discusses Armenia's new positioning
... made. The producers themselves are implementing changes in branding and are now focusing on the product's name," noted Papoyan during the budget discussions in parliament. According to him, it will eventually become impossible to use the term 'cognac' because it is a geographical name (referring to one of the provinces of France), and it can no longer be applied in international markets. "In 2023, thanks to assistance programs, 11.4 million liters of grape alcohol were exported. Similar ...
11/04/2024Armenia certifies 4 local geographical names as national brands
... also certain progress in terms of registration of Armenian geographical names. By the end of the year, a specialised organisation will be involved, which will certify these products on a mandatory basis,’ Papoyan said. On rebranding of Armenian 'cognac' Earlier, Armenia announced about abandoning the name ‘Armenian cognac’ and gradually replacing it with a new brand Armenian Brandy. The EU allocated 2.9 million euros to Armenia for this purpose. According to EU rules, the names ‘cognac’ ...
10/31/2024Pashinyan believes that Armenian 'cognac' should be called brandy, not cognac
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan believes that 'Armenian cognac' should be called 'brandy', not cognac. YEREVAN, 31 October. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan believes that 'Armenian cognac' should be called 'brandy', not cognac. At the government session on Thursday,...
10/31/2024Armenia has not received official comments from Russia on cognac issue - minister
Armenia has not received official comments from Russia on the import of Armenian cognac, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said on Monday at a session of the parliamentary committee on regional and Eurasian integration issues. YEREVAN, 2 September. /ARKA/. Armenia has not received official comments from Russia on the import of Armenian ...
09/02/2024Brandy alcohol export support programme approved in Armenia
... reduce the cost of production, increase sales volumes, as well as ensure the process of grape purchase in 2024. Until 30 December 2024, when the threshold of 100 thousand litres will be exceeded, legal entities and individual entrepreneurs exporting cognac alcohol will be able to benefit from state support. In general, it is expected that about 7 million litres of brandy alcohol will be exported, which will result in additional free money needed to purchase about 80 thousand tonnes of grapes (i.e....
06/27/2024Yerevan Gastronomic Days is not only about new food culture in Armenia, but also about future
... food bloggers presented "haute cuisine", the dishes of which not only delighted the palate, but also pleased the eye. Unusual pasutz tolma, unimaginable combination of apricot and tarkhun in salad, caramelised strawberries and cherries with cognac, as well as exquisitely prepared fish and seafood - this is not a complete list of what the guests of the festival tasted. Moreover, all of the dishes were accompanied by a finely selected wine pairing, which shaded all the nuances of flavour of ...
06/20/2024Armenian cognac to be re-branded into Armenian brandy - head of Economy Ministry
Armenian cognac will be rebranded into Armenian brandy, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said at a joint session of the parliamentary committees on European integration and on financia and budgetary issues on Tuesday. YEREVAN, 4 June. /ARKA/. Armenian cognac ...
06/04/2024Armenia accounts for 61.7% of cognac supplies to Russia
Armenia is the main supplier of cognac to Russia – it accounts for 61.7% of supplies of this type of alcohol, according to Igor Alyoshin, head of Rosalkogoltabakkontrol (government agency overseeing alcohol and tobacco products), Interfax reported. YEREVAN, April 17. /ARKA/....
04/17/2024Papoyan and Maragos discussed export diversification and investment attractions
... Eastern Partnership Program. The sides touched upon the implementation of the provisions stipulated in the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the processes of rebranding and marketing of the new name of "Armenian Cognac", programs of support to the business sector, the use of the EU Technical Assistance Instruments (TAIEX, Twinning) and other issues. The interlocutors exchanged thoughts on the priority directions of Armenia's economy, promotion and diversification ...
04/15/2024Yerevan Brandy Company first authorized economic operator of the EEU in Armenia
... simplified manner, spending less time and financial resources. To obtain the status of an authorized operator, companies must meet a string of requirements of a law-abiding taxpayer. The Yerevan Brandy Comapny, the exclusive producer of "ARARAT" cognacs, is the continuer of the traditions of cognac production established in Armenia in 1887. It is the largest beverage producing taxpayer and buyer of grapes. In 1999 Yerevan Brandy Comapny was acquired by French Pernod Ricard Group, one of the world ...
02/01/2024Armenia to allow duty-free import of cognac and cheese from Serbia
Armenia will allow duty-free imports of cognac and cheese from Serbia within the framework of the quota provided by the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). YEREVAN, December 7. /ARKA/. Armenia will allow duty-free imports of cognac and cheese from Serbia within the framework of the quota provided ...
12/07/2023The reason why Armenian trucks not allowed into Russia through Upper Lars will be known in 2 days - deputy minister
... State Revenue Committee for three days had been trying to understand the nature of the problem. ‘I believe that within two days the problem will become clear," Khojoyan said in Parliament on Monday. In early October about 60 trucks with Armenian cognac of different producers were stuck at the Georgian-Russian checkpoint Upper Lars due to quality checks by Russian customs service. "First of all, regardless of anything, Armenian producers should pay attention to the quality of their produces....
11/27/2023From Dream to Goal: Ohanyan Brandy Company (video)
... was started with mulberry, which is the symbol of Artsakh. Later on the company began producing other fruit vodkas. It has created a unique technology for aging fruit vodkas according to a special technology. In 2018, the factory started production of cognacs; the cellars for aging cognac and fruit spirits were expanded. In 2023 Ohanyan Brandy Company opened a new factory in Yerevan and continued its work here. Acba Leasing became its partner in Yerevan, with the support of which it was replenished ...
11/22/2023Armenian cognac will be promoted in Europe under brand name ‘Armenian brandy’
Armenian brandy (traded as ‘cognac’ for decades) will be promoted in European markets under the brand name "Armenian brandy", Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan said on Friday. YEREVAN, Nov. 3. /ARKA/. Armenian brandy (traded as ‘cognac’ for decades) will ...
11/03/2023Armenia will gradually phase out use of word 'cognac' for its brandies
Until 2032 Armenian brandy producers will have to gradually phase out the use of the word 'cognac' used to name the country's most famous drink, deputy economy minister Rafael Gevorgyan said today. YEREVAN, October 16. /ARKA/. Until 2032 Armenian brandy producers will have to gradually phase out the use of the word 'cognac' used to name ...
10/16/2023No problems in Armenian-Russian trade- economy minister
... Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan said today when asked by reporters whether there were signs of boycotting Armenian products in Russia. Vahan Hakobyan, customs attaché of the Armenian Embassy in Russia, said on October 3 that about 60 trucks with Armenian cognac were waiting at the Upper Lars checkpoint in Georgia to enter Russia after Russian authorities tightened quality checks. Later he said the trucks went through the Upper Lars checkpoint after waiting for permission for days. According to Hakobyan,...
10/13/2023Head of Armenian business association warns against possible Russian sanctions
... that Armenia should have alternatives in terms of security and economy, diversify everything so that Russia would not throw back the Armenian economy to the level of '93 by imposing sanctions. Earlier it was reported that about 60 trucks with Armenian cognac of different producers had been stuck at the Georgian-Russian checkpoint Upper Lars due to tightened customs control enforced by Russian customs authorities. In an interview on Tuesday Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan denied the assumption ...
10/11/2023Armenian PM refutes assumption that Russia will close its market for Armenian goods
... Economic Union (EEU) and our economic relations (with Russia) are regulated by agreements," Pashinyan said in an interview with the Public Television of Armenia on Thursday. On the recent Russian customs authorities' decision to subject Armenia-made cognac for higher quality checks that resulted in huge lines on the Georgian-Russian borde Pashinyan noted that such situations have happened hundreds of times over the past 20-30 years. "I tried to understand what is going on and we received assurances ...
10/11/2023Several dozens of trucks with Armenia cognac passed through Upper Lars checkpoint into Russia – minister
... "Alcohol samples have been taken from some trucks for enhanced quality check, We are waiting for the results. The rest of the vehicles are passing through without problems," the minister said. Earlier reports said about 60 trucks with Armenian cognac of different producers were stuck at the Georgian-Russian checkpoint Upper Lars due to quality checks by Russian customs service. Now all cognac exported from Armenia is subject to inspection which may take as long as 1 week or a month. There were ...
10/05/2023Sixty trucks with Armenian cognac stuck at Upper Lars border crossing
About 60 trucks with Armenia-made cognac are waiting at the Upper Lars checkpoint on the Georgian-Russian border for permission to enter the Russian Federation, Vahan Hakobyan, Armenia’s customs attaché deployed at the checkpoint said. YEREVAN, October 3. /ARKA/. About 60 trucks ...
10/03/2023Armenian government to subsidize grape purchases by cognac producers
... Minister Vahan Kerobyan, this will allow keeping the price at 110 drams per kilogram and ensuring the purchase of the total grape harvest. Kerobyan said the necessity of subsidizing arose in connection with the problems related to the export of Armenian cognac to foreign markets due to the rise in the price of Armenian-made goods because of the appreciation of the Armenian dram. Competition has also become more difficult for this reason, he added. "Export of cognac to foreign markets has become ...
09/07/2023Armenian winegrowers may have problems with grapes sale- Kerobyan
... Kerobyan reminded that the deadline for grape procurement contracts expires July 1. A big problem, according to him, is the unscrupulous behavior of some procuring companies. According to him, today Moscow trading networks are offered half a liter of cognac for $1, which is an impossible price for a drink made from wine alcohol. "This problem needs to be solved as soon as possible. We are working on it now," he stressed. On apricot procurement, Kerobyan noted that farmers are already complaining ...
06/14/2023Armenian authorities want to slow down excise tax growth on tobacco products and strong alcohol
... other exciseable goods will grow faster. Thus, in compliance with the Eurasian Economic Union's (EEU) strategy, Armenia in the past three years has increased (excise) rates on spirits by 30% per year, and on cigarettes - by 15%. This did not apply to cognac. "Thus, the EEU strategy is to bring excise rates of member countries closer, so that because of their difference there is no price gap. Otherwise speculative trade of cigarettes and vodka could have developed,' said Deputy Minister of Finance ...
06/09/2023Luding Group continues supply of Ararat cognac to Russia
Luding Group, one of the largest distributors of alcoholic drinks in Russia, told the Russian business daily 'Kommersant' that it continues supplies of cognac produced by the Yerevan Brandy Company (YBC) to Russia as usual. YEREVAN, May 24. /ARKA/. Luding Group, one of the largest distributors of alcoholic drinks in Russia, told the Russian business daily 'Kommersant' that it continues supplies ...
05/24/2023Armenian wine producers sustain losses due to exchange rate fluctuations
... company, said a way out should be actively looked for in the current situation. ‘If old markets do not work, we should look for new ones or strengthen the old ones at least in small amounts, so that the sales do not stop.' "If exports of wine or cognac decrease or stop, it will carry a great risk and danger, because it would lead to a chain reaction. We must think about this problem now so that at the end of the year we do not face a chaos," he warned. Matevosyan pointed out that producers ...
01/13/2023Armenian government reduces duty on whiskey production and revokes license for beer and wine production
.... In particular, it has revoked the requirement for obtaining a license for production of beer, wine, alcoholic beverages made of apple, other fruits and honey, liqueurs and other beverages with alcohol content up to 9%, sale and import of unbottled cognac (brandy) in the amount starting from 100 thousand liters. "Revoking license requirement will make it easier for companies or entrepreneurs to enter the market and will relieve them from unnecessary, in our opinion, paperwork," Economy ...
01/12/2023Strengthening dram causes economic catastrophe- Mantashyants Entrepreneurs Union
..., while the third cannot stop, because lack or shortage of financial flows will "blow them up." The stronger dram has also forced many companies to freeze their new projects. Mirakyan says processing companies producing canned goods, wine, cognac, dried fruits, etc., which used to sell bulk of their products outside the country, have bought less from farmers this year or seek to buy cheaper, because they have to reduce the cost of the product. This in turn has hit about 1 million farmers ...
11/11/2022Armenian business associations ask authorities to intervene as dram's revaluation hits export and IT companies
... which have already been forced to raise the prices of their services by about 20%, are also suffering, which will inevitably weaken their competitive position in foreign markets and lead to the loss of customers. "Armenian companies exporting wine, cognac, juices and other agricultural products, which, are sold also in the United States, Europe and Asia in addition to Russia are suffering too. In order not to lose customers, many companies sell their products at or even below production cost, which ...
06/24/2022Georgia bans transit of Armenian matzoon through its territory
... ‘matzoni,” the name of the similar product produced in Georgia which has been кegistered as a geographical indication. Geographical indication is a name or mark used on products that corresponds to a certain geographic location or place of origin, like cognac in France. Armenian producers had to change the name matzoon to "Armenian mountain yogurt." The Armenian Ministry of Economy told Armenpress that just like in the case of cognac and champagne in France, the name "matsoni" is ...
02/08/2022Price for wine grapes in Armenia is set at 130 drams
... grape purchasing companies promised to come out with a relating statement for farmers. In 2020, Armenian companies purchased 235 thousand tons of grapes, of which, according to the ministry's estimates, 215 thousand tons were used for the production of cognac spirit (on average, about 19.0 million liters of cognac spirit are produced). In 2019, 163 thousand tons of grapes were purchased, of which 145 thousand tons were used for the production of cognac spirit and about 13.0 million liters of cognac ...
09/16/2021Government extends terms of granting subsidized loans for procurement of grapes
... harvest, not counting the part that must be consumed locally or exported," he said. In 2020, Armenian companies purchased 235 thousand tons of grapes, of which, according to the ministry's estimates, 215 thousand tons were used for the production of cognac alcohol (on average, about 19.0 million liters of cognac spirit are produced). In 2019, 163 thousand tons of grapes were purchased, of which 145 thousand tons were used for the production of cognac spirit and about 13.0 million liters of cognac ...
09/02/2021Armenian government to release 900 million drams to enhance exports of cognac spirit in 2021
... soldiers and citizens who suffered during the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, 543 million drams will be allocated to cover food and care expenses of patients with coronavirus. Another 165 million drams will be allocated to pay off the duty on the export of cognac spirit in 2020. “We have already refunded 274 million drams worth duties for export of cognac spirit and will add 165 million drams as part of the program to stimulate the export of 4.4 million liters of cognac in 2020. For 2021, we are allocating ...
02/18/2021Mobile app to be used in Armenia for grape procurement
... for use of the mobile app in procuring grapes In 2020, Armenian wineries and other companies purchased 235,000 metric tons of grapes. According to the ministry's estimates, about 215,000 tons were used for the production of about 19 million liters of cognac alcohol. In 2019, 163,000 tons of grapes were purchased, of which 145,000 tons were used for the production of 13 million liters of cognac alcohol. –0—
02/18/2021Pashinyan says 2020 was successful for agriculture
... fluctuations in prices, and partly by the production of more expensive products,” Pashinyan said. He also noted that in 2020, the export of canned food and juices increased by 30% and 38%, respectively. At the same time, the exports of grape wines and cognac spirits decreased by 18% and 13% respectively. “The analysis showed that growth was provided by online sales and, unfortunately, our companies were not adequately represented on these platforms,” Pashinyan said. In general, according to him,...
02/11/2021Armenia to refund state duties to cognac alcohol producers
The government of Armenian made a decision today to refund state duties to exporters of cognac alcohol. YEREVAN, February 11. /ARKA/. The government of Armenian made a decision today to refund state duties to exporters of cognac alcohol. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the decision to refund the state duties to exporters is to help ...
02/11/2021Economist calls for revision of Armenia's economic policy
... investments," he said. Tavadyan pointed out that Armenia, first of all, pins hopes on investments from middle-class Diaspora Armenians. "If they see that a certain production is profitable in their historical homeland , say, the production of cognac and copper, then they will decide to purchase a share for themselves. This is where they should start," Tavadyan said. 4. Corruption Tavadyan said if there is no effective fight against corruption there will not be investments. According ...
01/31/2021Armenian Wines event kicks off in Moscow
... wines and, despite great competition, Armenian wines have great potential in the market. "We decided to join forces with our Russian partners for the active development of this direction. For many years, Armenia was known in Russia mainly for its cognac. Our goal is to make Armenian high-quality wines take their unique and worthy place in the Russian market," she said. The program has several stages, the first of which will be a marketing strategy and promotion plan. In the next stage programs ...
09/24/2020Armenian wineries and processing companies continue buying grapes
... Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan said in an interview with Armenia's Public TV. He said a study on the possible impact of the coronavirus crisis on exports and domestic consumption commissioned by the government back in April revealed that winemaking and cognac production would have problems. According to him, in this regard, the government has updated its programs of assistance for the agricultural sector and the leasing program, placing the emphasis on the development of post-harvest facilities such ...
09/23/2020Production of alcoholic beverages in Armenia slashed in first five months of 2020
... same period in 2019, according to numbers, released today by the National Statistical Committee (NSC). According to NSC, production of vodka, liquor and other alcoholic beverages in January – May 2020 slashed by 29% year-on-year to 1,151,600 liters. Cognac production dropped by 14.9% to 12,550,800 liters. Production of grape wine declined by 28.3% to 3, 274,900 liters. Production of sparkling wine (champagne) decreased by 31.9% to 137,200 liters. As for beer production, it fell by 16.1% to 7,090,...
07/14/2020Armenia Wine: 10 years of staying close to consumers (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
... regions of the country, while grape varieties grown in its own vineyards are being expanded from year to year The winery is one of the first in Armenia, which, in order to ensure the high quality of its products, has introduced the most advanced wine and cognac production technologies in the world, which is key to producing quality wine and cognacs. Wins and partners at the international market Armenia Wine's products have a worthy place among the most demanding customers in more than 26 countries that ...
06/22/2020Head of Ijevan Wine and Brandy Factory CJSC: people who move forward always win in times of crisis
... wine in a store and savor it at home. Perhaps, a very small number of people will have such a desire, but they cannot even invite guests to spend evenings with friends, so the wine market is experiencing a very large decline. The same situation in the cognac market. I would also like to note that, unlike wine and cognac, in our specialized stores there is an incomparably high growth in the consumption of canned goods. Question: What are your expectations in the current situation and, in your opinion; ...
05/19/2020Government of Armenia is considering ways to cut the state duty for cognac and mead producers
The government of Armenia is considering ways to cut the state duty for cognac and mead producers, Economy Minister Tigran Khachatryan said during a government meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, March 19. /ARKA/. The government of Armenia is considering ways to cut the state duty for cognac and mead producers, Economy Minister ...
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