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Economy Minister: Russia doubles its imports of Armenian fruits in 2024
... period of 2023, as revealed by Armenia’s Economy Minister, Gevorg Papoyan, on Friday. He also mentioned that last year Armenia re-exported several thousand tonnes of kiwifruit to Russia, but this year saw a growth in exports of pears, apples, and apricots—fruits that are actually produced in Armenia, unlike kiwi. Papoyan also noted that he sees no reasons that might cause issues with exports to Russia.
06/14/2024First muesli company established in Armenia
... business. "We created muesli based on Armenian dried fruits, invited a nutritionist who made a recipe for different kinds. It had to be thoughtful, targeted and have an impact on the human body and health. We took the main Armenian fruits: plums, apricots, apples, peaches and built a composition around them, each of which has its own purpose. Mornin is one of the beneficiaries of the joint project of Acba Federation and Impact Hub. We went through an interesting and varied one-year program with ...
05/23/2024From Dream to Goal: Ohanyan Brandy Company (video)
... are called "Artsakh". Our barrels are made from Artsakh oak; in our workshop we use only Artsakh oak because it has excellent organoleptic properties. We have already planted vineyards in Armenia and also brought here pomegranates, apples, apricots ... Everything that was possible, we brought to Armenia from Artsakh, so that they germinate in the homeland, so that our history continue. The Yerevan factory was established in 2023 and is equipped with modern production lines. The latter were ...
11/22/2023Minister names reason for low export price of apricots
In an interview with Public Television of Armenia Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan said what was the reason behind low export prices of Armenian apricots. YEREVAN, June 29. /ARKA/. In an interview with Public Television of Armenia Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan said what was the reason behind low export prices of Armenian apricots. "This year apricots are exported faster and more than ...
06/29/2023Armenian winegrowers may have problems with grapes sale- Kerobyan
... soon as possible. We are working on it now," he stressed. On apricot procurement, Kerobyan noted that farmers are already complaining about purchasing prices. He drew attention to the fact that other countries are heavily subsidizing exports of apricots, for example, Uzbekistan subsidizes the logistics costs. "We need to quickly analyze the situation in our domestic market and export markets, find a quick solution and try to ensure that farmers’ crops are procured," he said. Kerobyan ...
06/14/2023Armenia starts exports of its most famous fruit
Armenia has started exports of its most famous fruit- apricots, which has become easier this year thanks to resolution of a set of logistical problems, Russian MIR 24 TV channel reported. YEREVAN, June 21. /ARKA/. Armenia has started exports of its most famous fruit- apricots, which has become easier ...
06/21/2022Armenian pilot agricultural insurance program expanded to cover more crops
... these crops by drought, farmers may claim for 60% compensations. To conclude contracts farmers may apply to Ingo Armenia, Rosgosstrakh Armenia and Sil Insurance companies The pilot agricultural insurance program first covered two crops - grapes and apricots. Later peaches, apples, wheat, potatoes, plums, watermelon / melon were added to them. Insurance contracts against frost, hail and fire are concluded in almost all regions of Armenia. The ministry said earlier that about 4,300 agricultural insurance ...
04/26/2022Superintensive and intensive orchards are established in Armenia with the assistance of Acba Leasing
... orchards by ArLeAM Company, the press service of Acba Bank reported. ArLeAM has been growing world-famous fruit species since 2016. The seedlings were brought from the Netherlands and Italy: 4 varieties of apples, 2 varieties of pears and 4 varieties of apricots. ArLeAM's partner in intensive and smart agriculture is Acba Leasing Company. ArLeAM has installed a unique flow sorting line, having organized the full chain of fruit production - from growing to consumption. The flow line control is fully computerized ...
04/04/2022Armenia sees record growth in exports of fresh fruits and vegetables
... Export of potatoes amounted to 48,541 tons, which is also higher than in 2020, when 9,798 tons of that vegetable were exported. For comparison, in 2019, only 39 tons of potatoes were exported from Armenia. During the reporting period, 35,168 tons of apricots were exported. This figure also increased compared to 2020 (19,714 tons) and 2019 (31,409 tons). Export of tomatoes as of mid-December 2021 stood at 34,961 tons, also exceeding export volumes in 2020 (28,844 tons) and in 2019 (24,912 tons). Armenian ...
12/24/2021Some 305 million drams paid in compensation claims to holders of agricultural insurance polices in Armenia
... Economy reported. It said in general, in 2021, about 4,300 agricultural insurance contracts were concluded against 1,546 a year earlier. A pilot agricultural insurance program was launched in Armenia on September 30, 2019 covering two crops - grapes and apricots. Later peaches, apples, barley / wheat, potatoes, plums, watermelon / melon were added to them. Insurance contracts covering the main crops (against frost, hail and fire) are concluded in almost all regions of Armenia. The amount of insurance ...
10/29/2021Aregi: the flavor of Armenia created with warmth of sun (video)
Sun-flavored apricots, plums, peaches, tomatoes, beets and even artichokes - the goods of sunny Armenia are all here. The Aregi company has the capability to prepare all types of dried fruits and veggies grown in the country. YEREVAN, October 4, /ARKA/. Sun-flavored ...
10/04/2021Armenian exports of agro products double
Armenia’s exports of fresh agricultural products since the beginning of the year have amounted to 86,000 metric tons, which twice as much as in the same time span in 2020, acting economy minister Vahan Kerobyan told reporters today. YEREVAN, June 24. /ARKA/. Armenia’s exports of fresh agricultural products since the beginning of the year have amounted to 86,000 metric tons, which twice as much as in the same time span in 2020, acting economy minister Vahan Kerobyan told reporters today. He specified...
06/24/2021Armenian government expands agricultural insurance program covering 11 types of crops
... apples and barley / wheat. “We can say that the experience of the past year was quite successful, although some problems were identified. However, we decided that from this year the insurance will cover 11 crops in all agricultural regions - grapes, apricots, peaches, apples, barley, wheat, oats, potatoes, watermelons, melons and plums,” Pashinyan said. In his words, this means that from this year, farmers will be able to insure themselves against hailstorms, late frosts, fires and a number of ...
02/11/2021Armenia looks quite good this year in terms of food exports to Eurasian Economic Union, EEC minister says
... berries stood at 97,000 tons, down from about 106,000 tons exported in the same time span of 2019. Exports of fruits alone this year amounted to 15,600 tons against 16.900 last year. The drop is blamed on the low yield of a number of fruits, including apricots. But the peach crop this year has reached 13,300 tons and the season is not over yet. Exports of vegetables amounted to 42,000 tons, which is 6,000 tons more than last year. - 0--
10/08/2020Head of agricultural union calls for replacement of anti-hail systems
... in the province are not effective and they must be replaced with anti-hail grids, which ensure 100% effectiveness. In this context, he called on the government to help local farmers. He said there is also a problem with exports, the bulk of which are apricots. 'Peaches, grapes are not exported much. This year we will see if we can export grapes. Due to very good crop we are more concerned with its sales: local canneries and wineries may not purchase grape in very large quantities," said Berberyan....
08/11/2020Russia-based insurance magnate of Armenian origin says prominent Azerbaijani businessmen in Moscow declined his assistance offer
... incurred due to clashes between Armenians and Azerbaijanis in Moscow. This offer remains in force,' he said. A few weeks ago, Moscow's largest wholesale food market, owned by Azerbaijani-born entrepreneurs God Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev, refused to sell apricots imported from Armenia following the July 12 outbreak of the hostilities on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. The move sparked an outcry from many Moscow Armenians who queued up to buy those apricots in a show of support for Armenia. On July 19,...
08/05/2020Azerbaijani-owned trade house in Moscow resumes selling Armenian products
... shelves. “Armenian producers did not receive orders for new consignments of goods," Stepanyan said. A few weeks ago, Moscow's largest wholesale food market, owned by Azerbaijani-born entrepreneurs God Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev, refused to sell apricots imported from Armenia following the July 12 outbreak of the hostilities on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. The move sparked an outcry from many Moscow Armenians who queued up to buy those apricots in a show of support for their homeland. In ...
07/31/2020Pashinyan says 'apricot war' was an attempt to destabilize Russia
... "apricot war" unleashed by Azerbaijanis against Armenians in Moscow was an attempt to destabilize Russia. A few weeks ago, Moscow's largest wholesale food market, owned by Azerbaijani-born entrepreneurs God Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev, refused to sell apricots imported from Armenia following the July 12 outbreak of the hostilities on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. The move sparked an outcry from many Moscow Armenians who queued up to buy those apricots in a show of support for Armenia. On July 19,...
07/29/2020Armenia’s export of apricots to amount to 18,000 tons this year
Armenia’s export of apricots is believed to amount to about 17-18 thousand tons in 2020, which is much less than last year's result, Hrachya Berberyan, the chairman of Agrarian-Farmer Union of Armenia, said Monday at a news conference. YEREVAN, July 20. /ARKA/. Armenia’s ...
07/20/2020Armenia's exports of fruits and vegetables total now 58,000 tons
... conference on Wednesday. He said Armenian trucks loaded with fruits and vegetables cross the checkpoints on Armenian-Georgian and Georgian Russian borders without problems delivering them to foreign markets on time. 'At the moment, 13 thousand tons of apricots, 3.2 thousand tons of cherries, 21 thousand tons of tomatoes and 800 tons of strawberries have been exported. In total, 58 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables have been exported," said Khojoyan. However, this figure is 15% less than the ...
07/08/2020Agricultural expert highlights the problem of Upper Lars border checkpoint for Armenian exporters
... for agriculture. YEREVAN, June 16. /ARKA/. According to an agricultural expert Garnik Petrosyan, the coronavirus pandemic and late spring frosts and hails have caused serious problems for agriculture. He said only 20 thousand tons of high-quality apricots from a total crop of 50-55 thousand tons will be suitable for export, and the rest will not be of high commercial quality. The expert emphasized that these are a general assessment of the situation. Also, he said, a low yield of peaches and ...
06/16/2020Armenia's exports of agricultural products amount to over 141,2000 metric tons in 2019
... Armenia's exports of agricultural products in 2019 amounted to over 141,2000 metric tons, Deputy Economy Minister Artak Kamalyan told reporters on Tuesday. According to him, growth was recorded in almost the entire range of products. He said exports of apricots stood at 31,000 tons, down from 51,000 tons in 2018, however, exports of cucumbers surged by 3 times, that of eggplant - by 1.5 times, ensuring an average growth of 1.5 -1.7 times. He said according to the ministry's forecasts, this year's exports ...
12/24/2019EEC recommendation expected to boost trade of fruit and berries among EEU member states
... Economic Commission (EEC) said. Apples account for 95% of the crop. The berry crop rose by 0.5%. Strawberries account for third of it -790,600 metric tons. Stone fruit crops, on the contrary, decreased slightly by 1.7%, to 843,000 tons. About half are apricots and cherries. Overall, per capita output of berries and fruits in the EEU is 22 kg, which is not enough to provide the population of member countries with fruits and berries and meet modern requirements for healthy nutrition. Some 70% of fruits ...
06/12/2019Armenian exports of fruits and vegetables surge by 68 percent
... metric tons, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture. It said when compared to the same time span of 2017, exports surged by 49,000 metric tons, or 67.7%, exceeding last year’s total exports by 444 tons. The ministry said exports of apricots this year saw an unprecedented growth. To date, 51,594 tons of that fruit have been exported, by 23,120 tons or 81.2% more than in 2017. Armenian fruits and vegetables are exported to Russia -about 114, 603 tons or 94.5% of the total. The rest ...
08/21/2018Exports of Armenian apricots is up 150%
... 56,856 tons in the same time span last year. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARKA/. Some 101,492 tons of fruits and vegetables have been exported from Armenia as of today, up from 56,856 tons in the same time span last year. More precisely, 44,131 tons of apricots were exported, up from 19,525 last year, the Ministry of Agriculture reported. It said when compared to the same time span previous year, exports increased by 44,636 tons or 78.5%. The bulk of exports - 94,862 tons- went to Russia. The rest went ...
07/11/2018Drop in prices for a string of foods in Armenia have nothing to do with "velvet revolution," expert says
... triggered by purely seasonal factors - in the summer eggs, vegetables and fruits are cheaper than in the previous period,’ Chilingaryan said at a press conference on Monday. He noted that due to favorable weather conditions this year, a very high crop of apricots and other fruits and vegetables has also had positive impact on prices. "A free market must itself regulate the prices of goods. It is not a function of the government. However, it is the government that should create a level playing field ...
07/09/2018Armenian trucks become ‘hostage’ at Georgia -Russia border crossing
Armenian trucks loaded largely with apricots and other agricultural produces have been unable to cross the Georgian-Russian border for several days already appearing, as a matter of fact, "in captivity, an Armenian daily Zhamanak (Time) reported today. YEREVAN, July 6. /ARKA/....
07/06/2018Prices for milk and dairy products determined by market, not government, minister says
... that the price of milk is, for example, 142 drams. There are two approaches. Either the price is determined by the government or the market determines it. If we follow the first path, then the next question should be about the price, for example, of apricots," he said. The minister noted that Armenia, unlike two or three countries, does not follow this path. "It's another matter if there is an uncompetitive environment. In that case, the government can intervene, but there can be no question ...
06/21/2018Some 14,700 tons of apricots exported from Armenia up to now this year – 26% more than one year earlier
Armenia has exported this year 14,752 tons of apricots as of June 15 - 26% more that it exported a year earlier, the press office of the Armenian agriculture ministry reported on Friday. YEREVAN, June 15. /ARKA/. Armenia has exported this year 14,752 tons of apricots as of June 15 - 26% more ...
06/15/2018Exports of Armenian apricots expected to fall by 40%
Exports of Armenian apricots this year is expected to fall by 40% from 2017, according to Hrachya Berberyan, chairman of Agrarian and Peasant Association. YEREVAN, June 14. /ARKA/. Exports of Armenian apricots this year is expected to fall by 40% from 2017, according ...
06/14/2018Armenia, FAO expanding cooperation in food safety and cattle breeding
... food safety as to-priority grounds for cooperation. «Already now we are implementing important programs with FAO to preserve our genetic resources,» he said. «In particular, this is a program of creation and preservation of the genetic resource of apricots and grapes.» Vladimir Rakhmanin, deputy CEO and regional envoy of FAO for Europe and Central Asia, on his side, stressed that over 24 years of their cooperation Armenia and FAO could achieve more and that the new agreement will lay groundwork ...
10/18/2017Armenia to introduce mandatory agricultural insurance in 3-5 years
... premiums and the amount of claims compensation. He said the decisions of the Bureau will be mandatory, since they will take into account all possible risks. "At the initial stage, the insurance will embrace about 30 agricultural products, such as apricots, tomatoes, cereals, but in the future the list of agricultural produces will expand," said Harutyunyan. -0-
10/16/2017Armenia has exported 28,000 tons of apricots
As of August 8, about 28,000 tons of apricots have been exported from Armenia, up from 19,300 tons a year earlier, the press service of the ministry of agriculture said. YEREVAN, August 8. /ARKA/. As of August 8, about 28,000 tons of apricots have been exported from Armenia, up from ...
08/08/2017Exports of Armenian fruits and vegetables on the rise
Armenian farmers have exported so far a total of 65,000 metric tons of fruits and vegetables, the bulk being apricots, strawberries and potatoes, Deputy Agriculture Minister Robert Makaryan told journalists on Wednesday. YEREVAN, July 26. /ARKA/. Armenian farmers have exported so far a total of 65,000 metric tons of fruits and vegetables, the bulk being ...
07/26/2017More than 500 tons of fruits and vegetables to be exported from Armenia to United Arab Emirates
... Armenian economic development minister, and Norayr Aghayan, head of Janfida Agri Holding, signed Monday a memorandum to export agriculture products to the Persian Gulf countries. The head of Janfida Agri Holding said that the most attractive products are apricots, peaches and plums. In his words, 500 to 600 tons of agricultural products are planned to be exported already this year to the United Arab Emirates. Representatives of the company discussed ways for supplying products to the mentioned markets ...
06/05/2017Russia lifts ban from particular imports from Turkey
... pomegranates, and later eggplants and pumpkins were included in the list as well because they were infested by quarantine pests, according to the official cause. After official apologies from the Turkish side, Russia lifted sanctions from oranges, tangerines, apricots, peaches and plums on October 9, 2016. --0----
03/10/2017Special vineyard in Armenia cultivates more than 250 varieties of grape
... necessary equipment, growing Armenian varieties of vegetables for seeds, and is concluding also contracts with farmers for the supply of seeds. In cooperation with FAO an apricot garden was created a few years ago in Armenia, where all the main varieties of apricots grown in the country are assembled. Given its successful experience, it was decided to jointly create a vineyard that will preserve the existing grape genetics, which is essential for the development of viticulture. Studies show that there were ...
02/22/2017Armenian agricultural processing companies ready to procure 71,300 metric tons of fruits and vegetables
... procure this year 71,300 metric tons of fruits and vegetables, deputy minister of agriculture Robert Makaryan said today. According to him, companies are willing to buy 48,000 tons of tomatoes, 6,472 tons of apples, 5,334 tons of peaches and 7,640 tons of apricots. He said this year’s demand is 35% (34,000 tons) is higher than the total amount of actual purchases in 2015. "Despite early spring frosts and hail, the year for agriculture is quite good, however, final conclusions are still premature,...
08/09/2016Armenia’s exports of apricots reach last year’s record high figures
Armenia’s exports of apricots, a major agricultural product, to Russia and other countries, have nearly reached last year’s record high figures, deputy minister of agriculture Robert Makaryan, told a news conference today. YEREVAN, August 9. /ARKA/. Armenia’s exports ...
08/09/2016Purchase price of apricot nearly doubles this year- ministry of agriculture
... companies’ demand for vegetables this year is 71,000 metric tons and the demand for fruits is 26,800 metric tons. As of today, local canneries have already purchased 1,173 tons of fruit and vegetables, including 514 tons of vegetables and 317 tons of apricots. According to the deputy minister, Armenian companies have so far exported 68,000 metric tons of fruits and vegetables against 76,000 tons in the same period last year. As for apricots, local companies have exported 9,700 tons of it, up from ...
06/29/2016Upper Lars checkpoint may remain closed for another month
... remain closed for another month and a half, Haykakan Zhamanak reported on Monday. According to the newspaper, Stepantsminda-Lars road has been closed four days ago because of landslide threat. The situation may strike hard at Armenian exporters of apricots and other fruits this season. Experts say that the road repair is estimated to take two weeks to 1.5 month. As many as 72 trucks trapped at the Upper Lars are being transported by ferries from Batumi. Private companies are also transporting ...
06/28/2016Armenia’s 2016 fruit and vegetable exports have already exceeded 63,700 tons
.... Some 80 to 100 tons of cherries are being exported from the country every day. The total volume of cherry exports has already exceeded 2,010 tons, while only 2,000 tons were exported over entire 2015. Karapetyan also said that 600 to 800 tons of apricots are being exported now every day. Armenia exports fresh fruits and vegetables to Russia, Georgia, Switzerland and Iraq. According to the National Statistical Service, the country’s agriculture output totaled over 1 002.2 billion drams in ...
06/23/2016Araratfood to double its apricot procurement
... Company will double its apricot procurement to 5,000 tons and will start exporting fruit juices and stewed fruits to Russia and CIS countries, Hamlet Tadevosyan, head of Araratfood (included in Spayka Holding) told journalists on Wednesday. He noted that apricots marketable appearance this year is far better than one year before and that procurement process is running quite successfully. In his words, wholesale price for one kilogram is 500 drams this year. “We are planning to buy also peaches, plums,...
06/23/2016Apricot crops in Armenia believed to reach 60,000 tons this year
... tons this year, Armenian Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyan said Wednesday as visited Spayka Company to see the process of exporting fresh fruits and vegetables. He said bad weather gave ground for expecting scant crops, but contrary to forecasts, apricots will be abundant this year. In his words, this year apricot harvesting began earlier than in 2015. Karapetyan said that in 2015 Armenia has exported 2,710 tons of apricots by June 22, while this year the country has sent abroad 5,675 tons by ...
06/23/2016Apricot procurement season begins in Armenia
... year’s apricot procurement season has already begun in Armenia, the press office of the agriculture ministry reported on Wednesday. Canneries have already embarked on their procurements. In particular, Artashat Cannery (ArtFood) started purchasing apricots on June 22, Ararat Food Combine begins buying apricots on June 23 and EuroTerm CJSC in Vanand, Armavir province, on June 24. According to the agriculture ministry’s forecasts, 45,000 to 55,000 tons of apricots are expected this year despite ...
06/22/2016Armenia’s apricot crop estimated to be between 45,000 and 55,000 tons this year
... 55,000 tons this year, Armenia's agriculture ministry said after gauging the damage inflicted by March frost to apricot trees. The press office said Monday that the figure still might differ from the projected volume because of some natural fall of apricots that is seen in mid-May, as a rule. ”There is also another interesting factor, which might have a favorable impact on results – in case of insufficient loading with fruits, fruits on trees are bigger and their quality is higher,” the press ...
04/25/2016Armenian exports of fresh fruits and vegetables grows by 68% to 70,200 tons
... went to Russia, about 11,000 tons were sold to Georgia; other countries were the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Kuwait, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Iran. Overall, Armenia exported 11,000 tons of grape (against 6,200 in 2014), 21,300 tons of apricots (against 1,790 tons in 2014), 3,045 tons of plums (against 706 tons in 2014), - 2,200 tons of cherry (against 377 tons in 2014). Exports of apples grew to 1,270 ton from 29 tons in 2014, export of cabbage jumped to 10,200 tons from 2,000 tons ...
11/25/2015Processing industries buy over 16,700 tons of fruits and vegetables in Armenia
... and vegetables from farms by August 14, the press office of the country’s ministry of agriculture reported. In particular, purchases include 10,843 tons of fruits, as compared to 1,360 tons in the same period of last year. A total of 6,294 tons of apricots were bought, as compared to 157 tons in the same period of 2014. Vegetable purchases were 5,870 tons, against 4,451 tons in the same period of last year. Tomato purchases alone totaled 4,210 tons (2,952 tons in 2014). –0--
08/14/2015Some 48,000 tons of Armenian fruits and vegetables exported this year
... YEREVAN, July 27. / ARKA /. About 48,000 metric tons of Armenian fruits and vegetables have been exported this year, up from 27,600 metric tons exported in 12 months of 2014, the ministry of agriculture said. As of July 27, some 20,000 tons of apricots have been exported (for comparison in 2014 only 1,700 tons of apricots were exported) and about 2,000d tons of sweet cherries (up from 270 tons exported in 2014). Armenian farmers have also exported this year 2,850 tons of cucumbers (against ...
07/27/2015Armenia’s canneries have procured about 8,600 metric tons of fruits and vegetables
Armenia's canneries have procured so far about 8,600 metric tons of fruits and vegetables, the bulk (5,800 tons) being apricots, deputy minister of agriculture Robert Makaryan told a news conference today. YEREVAN, July 22. / ARKA /. Armenia's canneries have procured so far about 8,600 metric tons of fruits and vegetables, the bulk (5,800 tons) being apricots, deputy ...
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