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Regulatory authority in Armenia halts production of sausages by well-known brand
Officials from Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate carried out inspections and collected samples for laboratory analysis at the meat production facility of the Meat Food company in Yerevan. YEREVAN, September 15. /ARKA/. Officials from Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate carried ...
09/15/2025Armenia and United States engage in discussions to enhance economic cooperation and boost trade turnover
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan met with Brendan Henrehen, the head of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at ... ... covered the advancement of bilateral relations across several critical sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, high technology and innovation, information technology and the digital economy, as well as tourism. Both ...
09/12/2025Armenia to take part in international agricultural exhibition “Agro Pack 2025” in Iraq
Armenia will take part in the 8th international agricultural exhibition-fair for processing and packaging of food products “Agro Pack 2025” in Erbil (Iraq) from November 24 to 27. YEREVAN, September 11. /ARKA/. Armenia will take part in the 8th international agricultural exhibition-fair for processing and packaging of food products “Agro Pack 2025” ...
09/11/2025Samvel Karapetyan emphasizes necessity for genuine reforms in Armenia's agricultural sector
... September 8. /ARКА/. Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan presented a number of solutions for the well-being of the people of Armenia, which his team can quickly ensure. YEREVAN, September 8. /ARКА/. Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan presented ... ... ensuring the well-being of his family. And our agricultural products can become good raw materials for the development of the food industry,” he noted. According to Karapetyan, in a few years, large internationally recognized companies should be represented ...
09/08/2025EDB names factors accelerating price growth for a number of goods in Armenia
The acceleration of price growth for food and non-food products is due to the dynamics of international food prices and prices for imported non-food products, according ... ... for imported non-food products, according to the weekly macro review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). “Inflation in Armenia amounted to 3.6% y/y in August after 3.4% y/y in July. In August, the growth of prices for food (4.9% y/y in August after ...
09/08/2025Gasoline in Armenia experienced a price reduction of 2.9% in August, while diesel fuel saw a decrease of 2.4%
In August 2025, gasoline prices in Armenia dropped by 2.9% compared to August 2024, and diesel fuel prices fell by 2.4%. This information is supported by the report ... ... compared to December of the previous year, while diesel fuel prices declined by 0.7%. Overall, statistics indicate that in the non-food market, prices in August of this year increased by 1.1% compared to August of last year, and by 0.4% compared to July of ...
09/03/2025In August, 12-month inflation in Armenia amounted to 3.6%, while prices increased by 0.2% over the month
In August 2025, inflation in Armenia reached 3.6% compared to August 2024, while there was a 0.2% increase over the month. This information is supported ... ... information is supported by the report from the National Statistical Committee (NSC). According to the NSC, in August 2025, food products and soft drinks saw a price increase of 4.9% compared to August 2024, while prices remained stable over the month....
09/03/2025Dairy production standards may be tightened in Armenia
Higher safety criteria in the dairy production sector should be established in Armenia. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. Higher safety criteria in the dairy production sector should be established in Armenia. This was announced at a meeting of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia with the participation of representatives of local dairy processing companies, including cheese producers. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Head of the Inspectorate Hayk Sargsyan, discussed issues of strict compliance with safety standards in production,...
09/02/2025AgriFest 2025: agricultural festival with local flavor to be held in Syunik, Armenia
... representatives of the agricultural and creative spheres on one platform,” the report says. The festival will feature over 60 local producers, thematic photo zones, Quick Talk, business consultations, a DJ and a concert program, master classes, delicious food and drinks. AgriFest by Impact Hub Syunik is co-financed by the European Union, the ACBA Federation and Impact Hub Syunik. The EU support is provided within the framework of the Three4ResilientArmenia program, which is implemented by the Armenian Caritas charitable non-governmental organization, the IRIS Business Incubator Foundation and the Impact Hub Armenia Social Innovation Development Fund.
09/01/2025Regulator has suspended the work of kitchen of humanitarian NGO "Armenian Caritas"
Inspectors of the Shirak Center of the Food Safety Inspection Authority of Armenia conducted inspections in the kitchen of the food facility belonging to the humanitarian NGO "Armenian Caritas", the press service of the regulator reported. YEREVAN, September 1. /ARKA/. Inspectors of the Shirak Center of the Food ...
09/01/2025Armenia and China poised to enhance trade turnover and mutual investments - joint statement
Armenia and China acknowledge the consistent growth of bilateral trade turnover in recent years and convey their willingness to ... ... the proactive participation of the Chinese side in international exhibitions and fairs conducted in Armenia, including EXPO Food and Drinks, ArmProd EXPO», «Build EXPO», «Industrial Armenia EXPO», «DigiTec Expo», «ArmHighTech Exhibition» and ...
08/31/2025Control over quarantine phytosanitary goods in Armenia and Russia to be enhanced –regulator
The Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate has announced that from September 1, 2025, there will be enhanced control over quarantine phytosanitary goods and adherence to legislative requirements in both Armenia and Russia. YEREVAN, August 27. /ARКА/. The Armenian Food ...
08/27/2025Marila sour cream found to deviate from established standards
Officials from the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia carried out an inspection at the dairy production facility Marila LLC, located in Kapan city, Syunik region. YEREVAN, August 26. /ARКА/. Officials from the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia carried out an inspection at the dairy production facility Marila LLC, located in Kapan city, Syunik region. According to the agency's report, samples of the product were collected during the inspection and forwarded for laboratory analysis. The ...
08/26/2025Development of European Commission's strategy to address foot-and-mouth disease was a topic of discussion in Armenia
The Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia, Tatevik Sargsyan, along with European Commission experts Carsten Pötzsch and Paulie Compston, engaged in discussions ... ... became the 40th honorary member of the European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease, which operates under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The Deputy Minister emphasized that this membership represents ...
08/22/2025Production of sour cream, cottage cheese, rezhan, and matsun halted at Vardenis dairy plant
An inspection conducted by the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia at the Eco Milk Group dairy facility in Vardenis (Gegharkunik region) uncovered several violations, leading to a temporary suspension of the production of certain product types. YEREVAN, August 20. /ARКА/. An inspection conducted by the ...
08/20/2025Armenia and Iran sign documents on cooperation in a number of areas
Armenia and Iran signed a number of documents on Tuesday in Yerevan as part of the official visit of Iranian President Masoud ... ... product regulation between the Expert Center for Medicines and Medical Technologies of the Armenian Ministry of Health and the Food and Drug Administration of the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Director of the National Archives of the ...
08/19/2025Operation of Cheese Factory in Yeghegnadzor Suspended
The head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate ordered to suspend the operations of the Golden Goat cheese factory in Yeghegnadzor due to a set of breaches of sanitary and hygienic regulations. YEREVAN, August 19. /ARKA/. The head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate ordered ...
08/19/2025Papoyan names sectors that showed growth in exports to EU in 7 months
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan revealed the growth in exports to the European Union in three areas in the first seven ... ... to the European Union in three areas in the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. "Finished food products surged by 56%, alcoholic beverages by 20%, and aluminum products by 35%," he announced in a Facebook post. ...
08/18/2025Armenia to develop national strategy to ensure all schoolchildren have access to nutritious food by 2030
With the support of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the Armenian government plans to develop a national strategy and action plan to provide school meals across the country. YEREVAN, August 12. /ARKA/. With the support of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the Armenian government plans to develop a national ...
08/12/2025Twenty-one Armenian flower suppliers received permission to export their products to Russia
... companies engaged in flower cultivation and export, which were inspected by the Armenian regulator and Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor, received permission to export their products to Russia. "For a month and a half, specialists from the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia and the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control of Russia (Rosselkhoznadzor) had been conducting joint online video monitoring activities in the greenhouses of Armenian flower-growing companies," the Armenian regulator said ...
08/12/2025EDB identifies factors that could force regulator to keep refinancing rate unchanged
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) identified factors that increase the likelihood of maintaining the refinancing rate in Armenia for a longer period than expected. YEREVAN, August 11. /ARKA/. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) identified factors ... ... "Inflation in Armenia slowed to 3.4% year over year (y/y) in July, down from 3.9% y/y in June, largely due to the slowdown in food price growth. At the same time, the risks of stronger external pro-inflationary impacts and an expansion of domestic demand ...
08/11/2025Armenia exported 2.3 times more flowers to Russia than last year
... beginning of 2025, more than 71.1 million pieces have been delivered, which is 47% more than the 48.5 million pieces delivered during the same period in 2024. Last year, a total of 84.4 million pieces of flower products were shipped. According to the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, the export of flowers from Armenia to the Russian Federation is permitted for 14 companies that grow flowers. Recently, however, Rosselkhoznadzor had restricted the import of flowers from Armenia, stating that quarantine diseases and pests have ...
08/08/2025Armenia's foreign trade in H1 slashes by by 45% to $9.7 billion
Armenia's foreign trade turnover slashed by 45% in January-June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 to $9,668,653.2 thousand,... ... January–June 2024); machinery, equipment, and mechanisms" ($551,200.3 thousand, a 9.4% decline); finished products of the food industry ($550,774.5 thousand, a 31.9% increase); mining industry ($516,309 thousand).9 thousand (an increase of 4.7%), textiles ...
08/06/2025Food products in Armenia in July increased in price by 4.7% over a year, and decreased by 2.7% over a month
In July 2025, prices for food products and soft drinks increased by 4.7% compared to July 2024, but decreased by 2.7% over the course of one month. This information comes from the National Statistical Committee of Armenia's report. YEREVAN, August 6: /ARKA/. In July 2025, prices for food products and soft drinks increased by 4.7% compared to July 2024, but decreased by 2.7% over the course of one month. This information comes from the National Statistical Committee ...
08/06/2025Gasoline in Armenia fell in price by 1.4% in July, and diesel fuel by 3.9%
Gasoline in Armenia in July 2025 compared to July 2024 fell in price by 1.4%, and diesel fuel by 3.9%. YEREVAN, August 6. /ARKA/. Gasoline ... ... year, the price of gasoline decreased by 4.4%, and diesel fuel by 1.1%. Overall, according to statistics, prices on the non-food market in July of this year increased by 0.1% compared to July of last year, and remained unchanged compared to June of this ...
08/06/2025In July, Armenia's 12-month inflation rate was 3.8%, while prices fell 0.8% over the month
Compared to July 2024, inflation in Armenia was 3.4% in July 2025, while prices fell by 0.8% over the month. These figures are supported by data from the National ... ... These figures are supported by data from the National Statistical Committee (NSC) of Armenia. According to the NSC, prices for food products and soft drinks increased by 4.7% in July 2025 compared to July 2024, but decreased by 2.7% over the month. Alcohol ...
08/06/2025Russian market is important for Armenia: Armenian regulator guarantees compliance with the EAEU requirements for product supplies
... requirements for the export of goods. YEREVAN, July 30. /ARKA/. The Russian market is of great importance for Armenia; the Armenian regulator guarantees compliance with the EAEU requirements for the export of goods. This was stated by the new head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia Tigran Petrosyan at a meeting with the head of Rosselkhoznadzor Sergey Dankvert in Moscow. As reported on the Rosselkhoznadzor website, the parties discussed issues of cooperation between the competent agencies of the two countries, including ...
07/30/2025Armenia recorded a decline in both exports and imports in May - World Bank review
... imports fell, although more slowly, continuing the re-export phase-out trend, stated in the World Bank’s monthly review “Armenia Monthly Economic Update. July 2025”. YEREVAN, July 28. /ARKA/. In May, both exports and imports fell, although more ... ... total exports. There was also a fall in the export of means of transport (70.7 percent, yoy). Among traditional exports, ready food products (up 21 percent, yoy), textiles (up 55.2 percent, yoy) and minerals (up 14.2 percent, yoy) were the top contributors ...
07/28/2025Another 5 Armenian flower farms received permission to export to Russia
Another 5 Armenian flower companies have received permission to export their products to Russia, according to the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, based on the results of online inspection activities conducted jointly with Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. YEREVAN, July 28. /ARКА/. Another 5 Armenian flower companies have received permission to export their products ...
07/27/2025Armenia welcomes cooperation of EAEU member states within the framework of the climate agenda - Pashinyan
Armenia welcomes cooperation of the EAEU member states within the framework of the climate agenda. YEREVAN, July 25. /ARKA/.... ... Armenia and the breeding of cubs have already been recorded, which indicates the achievement of sustainability of the habitat and food supply of the Caucasian leopard. "A program to restore the Caucasian red deer population in the Dilijan Reserve is also ...
07/25/2025Armenia is set to continue working in EAEU, but some issues raise concerns for Russia- deputy prime ministe
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said that Armenia is set to continue working in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), adding that there are concerns over some issues. ... ... legal spheres. There are some government acts that raise questions for us," said Overchuk. According to him, this concerns food products certified in accordance with the standards of the European Union, the United States, and other countries that do ...
07/24/2025Papoyan disagrees with Russian assessment on supplies of counterfeit cognac from Armenia to Russia
... supply of counterfeit cognac from Armenia to Russia. According to Russian media reports, citing a study by the Union of Cognac, Spirits and Alcoholic Beverages Producers (Soyuzkonyak) together with the International Anti-Counterfeit Association, 85% of Armenian cognac samples supplied to the Russian market do not meet current standards. In response to a request from ARKA, the RA Food Safety Inspectorate reported that this information is being studied and an appropriate response will be given. "We do not agree with this assessment. Our cognac is currently being tested, moreover, I will share good news for our business entities ...
07/16/2025Russia accuses Armenia of supplying counterfeit cognac
... use of non-grape-based spirits was detected. Therefore, these products cannot be called cognac (brandy),' he said. According to experts, the main flow of problematic products passes through Georgia. The ARKA news agency requested a comment from the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Authority regarding these allegations. “The information is currently being studied, and an appropriate response will be given,” the regulator's press service said. According to the Armenian Ministry of Economy, between July 1 and ...
07/15/2025Armenia tightens control over flower exports amid stricter requirements from Russian agricultural watchdog
... requirements for the import of cut flowers from Armenia. As explained by the deputy head of the agency, Yulia Shvabauskene, the reason for this was the frequent cases of deliveries of infected products containing quarantine objects. According to the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Authority, after negotiations with Rosselkhoznadzor and joint inspections, seven Armenian companies were allowed to resume exports of flowers to Russia.-0-
07/15/2025E. coli found in sour cream and cottage cheese produced by Hin Aparan LLC - regulator
Armenia’s Food Safety Inspectorate inspected the Hin Aparan LLC dairy production facility and found serious violations. The production of certain products has been banned. YEREVAN, July 14. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Food Safety Inspectorate inspected the Hin Aparan LLC ...
07/14/2025Russia tightens requirements for flowers imported from Armenia and issues export permits to seven Armenian companies
... are continuing. "Everything that the Armenian service confirms as safe and truly Armenian has been and continues to be delivered to Russia. This work will continue, and we are happy to accept Armenian products," said Shvabauskene. On Friday, Armenia's food safety inspection authority reported that seven Armenian companies were allowed to export flowers to Russia following negotiations with Rosselkhoznadzor and joint inspection controls. "Together with Rosselkhoznadzor, we carried out online video inspections ...
07/11/2025E. coli and salmonella found in cutlets of the popular Armenian brand Biella
By the decision of the head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, the production of beef cutlets at the “Natfood” CJSC (Biella brand) in Yerevan has been suspended. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARKA/. By the decision of the head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, the production of beef cutlets at the “Natfood” ...
07/11/2025Director of “Tashir Pizza” LLC arrested on suspicion of tax evasion - Investigative Committee of Armenia
... power in Armenia. This happened after Karapetyan's statement of support for the Armenian Apostolic Church and Catholicos Garegin II amid attacks from the authorities. During June, approximately 30 Tashir Pizza chain facilities were inspected by the Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate. Some of them were found to have violated sanitary and hygienic standards and were temporarily closed.
07/11/2025Salmonella and mold: violations found in products of three Yerevan meat processing plants
The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia reported violations found during quality monitoring of products from three meat processing plants in Yerevan. YEREVAN, July 10: /ARKA/. The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia reported violations found during quality monitoring of products ...
07/10/2025Production of manufacturing industry in Armenia decreased by 21.5% in 5 months, amounting to 685.5 billion drams
... decrease of 21.5% compared to January-May 2024. This is evidenced by the data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. At the same time, the volume of industrial output in May amounted to 150,141.5 million drams, a decline of 13.5% compared ... ... 2025. The largest share in the overall structure of the industry for the first five months of this year falls on the share of food production - 31.4%. This segment showed a 4.8% increase compared to January-May last year, with production worth 215,396....
07/08/2025Armenia's foreign trade almost halves to $7.9 billion in 5 months of 2025
Armenia's foreign trade in January-May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 slashed by 49% to $7,912,325.9 thousand, according ... ... 79.8% compared to January-May 2024), machinery, equipment and mechanisms - $ 471,849.1 thousand (a decline of 5%), finished food - $ 446,302.2 thousand (an increase of 31.5%), mining industry - $ 400,004.1 thousand (an increase of 1.8%), textiles - $ ...
07/07/2025Food products in Armenia in June increased in price by 6.2% over a year, and decreased by 3.5% over a month
Prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages in June 2025 compared to June 2024 increased by 6.2%, and decreased by 3.5% over a month. This is evidenced by the data of the report of the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. YEREVAN, July 4. /ARKA/. Prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages in June 2025 compared to June 2024 increased by 6.2%, and decreased by 3.5% from the previous month of this year, according to the National Statistical Committee of ...
07/04/2025Gasoline in Armenia fell in price by 7.6% in June, and diesel fuel by 10.9%
Gasoline in Armenia in June 2025 compared to June 2024 fell in price by 7.6%, and diesel fuel by 10.9%. YEREVAN, July 4. /ARKA/. Gasoline ... ... last year, the price of gasoline decreased by 8%, and diesel fuel by 5.9%. Overall, according to statistics, prices on the non-food market in June of this year fell by 0.2% compared to June of last year, and by 0.5% compared to May of this year.
07/04/2025In June, 12-month inflation in Armenia amounted to 3.9%, while prices fell by 1.3% over the month
In June 2025, compared to June 2024, inflation of 3.9% was registered in Armenia, while deflation was 1.3% over the month. This is evidenced by the data of the report of the National Statistical Committee ... ... of the National Statistical Committee (NSC) of Armenia. According to the NSC, in June 2025, compared to June 2024, prices for food products and soft drinks increased by 6.2%, while over the month they decreased by 3.5%. In June, alcoholic and tobacco products ...
07/03/2025Manufacturer of Russian ice cream banned from import to Armenia claims no quality violations
... with our Armenian colleagues and supervisory authorities to monitor the situation," the group of companies also clarified. Armenia has temporarily banned the import of a batch of popsicles produced by the Russian company "Fabrika iznogo morozhenogo" LLC, manufactured on March 7, 2025. According to the RA Food Safety Inspectorate, due to the non-compliance of the batch with the standards established by the technical regulations of the ...
07/03/2025Armenian regulator bans import of one type of Korovka brand ice cream
... (Korovka brand) has been introduced to Armenia since July 2. YEREVAN, July 2. /ARKA/. A temporary ban on imports of Vanilla Chocolate-Creamy Eskimo Plombir in Glaze ice cream produced by Real Ice Cream Factory LLC (Korovka brand) has been introduced to Armenia since July 2. As reported by the press service of the Food Safety Inspectorate, the ban was introduced in accordance with the decision of the head of the agency, adopted on the basis of a food safety risk assessment. The ban applies to batches imported after July 2 of this year. The restriction does not apply ...
07/02/2025More than 100 trucks with Armenian brandy entered Russia – Papoyan
From June 1 to 29, 106 trucks loaded with Armenian cognac (brandy) crossed the Georgian-Russian border and entered Russia, 19 of them in the last three days, Armenian Economy ... ... them in the last three days, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said. “Yesterday in Rome, during the conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, I met with Georgian Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection ...
06/30/2025Overchuk: Armenia's accession to EU contradicts EEU norms
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk plans to sign a letter to Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan to state that Armenia's actions to join the EU contradict the norms of the Eurasian ... ... regulatory framework of the Republic of Armenia includes regulatory acts that simplify certain rules for the certification of food products from countries that are not members of the Eurasian Economic Union,” the deputy prime minister said. “This means ...
06/27/2025Sharp decline in diamond and gold re-exports leads to decline in exports and imports in Armenia – WB
In April, Armenia's both exports and imports continued to fall, due to the unwinding of the temporary surge in re-exports, according to ... ... sharply. Diamond and gold exports fell 85 percent (yoy) and 74.2 percent (yoy), respectively. Among traditional exports, ready food products (up 33 percent) and footwear (up five-fold) were the greatest contributors to export growth. Excluding trade in ...
06/25/2025Tigran Petrosyan appointed head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Tigran Petrosyan head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate. YEREVAN, June 24. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Tigran Petrosyan head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate. The corresponding decision was published on the e-gov platform. He has replaced Armen Danielyan ...
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