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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
... increasing trade turnover between the two nations, as reported by the press service of the Economy Ministry. The dialogue 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 parties underscored the significance of enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation and expressed their willingness to persist ...
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” ...
09/11/2025Regulator halts operations at Armavir restaurant following 12 cases of food poisoning
After an evaluation by the Food Safety Inspectorate, the operation of the Armavir Garden catering establishment in the town of Armavir, owned by individual entrepreneur Zaven Shahikyan, have been suspended, as reported by the regulator's press service. YEREVAN, September 9. /ARКА/....
09/09/2025Twelve individuals hospitalized due to food poisoning in Armavir
The Armavir branch of the Food Safety Inspectorate received a notification from the regional division of the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that two individuals were admitted to the Armavir medical center with a diagnosis of "food poisoning"....
09/08/2025Samvel Karapetyan emphasizes necessity for genuine reforms in Armenia's agricultural sector
... engaged in purchasing crops from farmers must be so high that, by selling their products, the farmer can finally make a profit, 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 and operating in Armenia, which will ensure a qualitatively new growth in the pace of tourism development and new conditions....
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 to the weekly macro review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). YEREVAN, September 8. /ARKA/. The acceleration of price ...
09/08/2025Gasoline in Armenia experienced a price reduction of 2.9% in August, while diesel fuel saw a decrease of 2.4%
... respectively, when compared to July of the same year. Furthermore, in August of this year, gasoline prices decreased by 4.3% 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 the same year.-0-
09/03/2025In August, 12-month inflation in Armenia amounted to 3.6%, while prices increased by 0.2% over the month
... 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 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. In August, the prices of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 6.6% year-on-year, and by 0.2% compared to July of the current ...
09/03/2025Regulator halts production of two varieties of cheese by Golden Goat
During inspections conducted at the dairy plant owned by Golden Goat company, personnel from the Yerevan branch of the Food Safety Inspectorate collected product samples and forwarded them for bacteriological analysis, as reported by the regulator's press service. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. During inspections conducted at the dairy plant owned by Golden Goat company,...
09/02/2025Dairy 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
09/01/2025Armenia and China poised to enhance trade turnover and mutual investments - joint statement
... side endorses the Armenian side in utilizing online platforms to promote and market high-quality products. Armenia also welcomes 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 others. The Parties convey their willingness to further enhance mutual investments to bolster collaboration in sectors such ...
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 ...
08/26/2025Development of European Commission's strategy to address foot-and-mouth disease was a topic of discussion in Armenia
... ongoing processes and future collaboration prospects with the European Commission. It was highlighted that in 2025, Armenia 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 a significant advancement in enhancing Armenia's involvement in public health and fostering international cooperation. Established ...
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 ...
08/20/2025Armenia and Iran sign documents on cooperation in a number of areas
... and Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of medical 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 Republic of Armenia Artur Stepanyan and Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Leadership Rayed Faridzade signed a Memorandum ...
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
... same period last year. YEREVAN, August 18. /ARKA/. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan revealed the growth in exports 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. According to the minister, these growth figures are due to the government's assistance program, which compensates for customs ...
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 ...
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 ...
08/12/2025EDB identifies factors that could force regulator to keep refinancing rate unchanged
... longer period than expected. At its meeting on August 5, the Central Bank of Armenia kept the refinancing rate at 6.75%. "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 have increased. This increases the likelihood of maintaining the current refinancing rate for a longer period than previously ...
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 ...
08/08/2025E. coli found in "Biokat" matsun
As part of an inspection conducted at the Biokat LLC dairy production facility in the Akhtanak district of Yerevan, inspectors from the Yerevan Center of the Food Safety Inspectorate collected and sent samples of sour cream (18%), matsun (5%), peach yogurt (1.5%), and Chechil cheese (45%) for laboratory testing. YEREVAN, August 7. /ARKA/. As part of an inspection conducted at the Biokat LLC dairy production ...
08/07/2025Armenia's foreign trade in H1 slashes by by 45% to $9.7 billion
... were precious and semi-precious stones, precious metals, and products ($1,299,506.7 thousand, a 77% decline compared to 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 - $155,406.6 thousand (a decline of 12.1%), base metals and products - $146,251.5 thousand (a decline of 11.4%). Imports ...
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,...
08/06/2025Gasoline in Armenia fell in price by 1.4% in July, and diesel fuel by 3.9%
... of the same year increased by 3.9% and 5.2%, respectively. At the same time, in June of this year, compared to December last 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 year.-0-
08/06/2025In July, Armenia's 12-month inflation rate was 3.8%, while prices fell 0.8% over the month
... August 6. /ARKA/. 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 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 and tobacco products increased in price by 6.7% year-over-year and by 0.6% compared to June of this year. Clothing and footwear ...
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 ...
07/30/2025Armenia recorded a decline in both exports and imports in May - World Bank review
... exports of precious and semi-precious stones and metals fell 69.2 percent (yoy) and were the primary cause of the fall in 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 in marginally offsetting the significant fall in exports. According to WB review, among imported products, the 61.4 percent ...
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 ...
07/27/2025Armenia welcomes cooperation of EAEU member states within the framework of the climate agenda - Pashinyan
... tangible results,” Pashinyan noted. According to him, the permanent residence of this species of animals in the territory of 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 being implemented jointly with the Fund," Pashinyan said. He stated that Armenia also supports the agenda of mountain ...
07/25/2025Armenia is set to continue working in EAEU, but some issues raise concerns for Russia- deputy prime ministe
... interaction within the EAEU. From this point of view, we pay attention to the decisions Armenia makes in the regulatory and 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 not comply with Eurasian Economic Union certification standards. "We, of course, express concern about such issues," ...
07/24/2025Papoyan disagrees with Russian assessment on supplies of counterfeit cognac from Armenia to Russia
... 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
... 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
Armenian flower producers must strictly comply with phytosanitary standards, said Tigran Petrosyan, head of the Food Safety Inspection Authority, adding that Russia (the destination of the bulk of Armenian flower exports) expects imported products to fully comply with its phytosanitary standards. YEREVAN, July 15. /ARKA/. Armenian flower producers must strictly ...
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
... 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 ...
07/11/2025Director of “Tashir Pizza” LLC arrested on suspicion of tax evasion - Investigative Committee of Armenia
... 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.
07/11/2025Regulator suspends operation of popular cafe in central Yerevan
Following an inspection at a public catering facility owned by Mama Jan 21 LLC, its operation has been suspended, the press service of the Food Safety Inspectorate reported. YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. Following an inspection at a public catering facility owned by Mama Jan 21 LLC, its operation has been suspended, the press service of the Food Safety Inspectorate reported. The decision was ...
07/10/2025Salmonella 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 ...
07/10/2025Production of manufacturing industry in Armenia decreased by 21.5% in 5 months, amounting to 685.5 billion drams
... to 150,141.5 million drams, a decline of 13.5% compared to May 2024, and an increase of 3.2% was recorded compared to April 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 215,396.2 million drams. The top five by share also include tobacco production: share - 17.5%, growth by 75.1%, volume - 119,719.5 million ...
07/08/2025Armenia's foreign trade almost halves to $7.9 billion in 5 months of 2025
... reporting period were precious and semi-precious stones, precious metals and products - $ 1,046,345.4 thousand (a decline of 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 - $ 132,849.1 thousand (a decline of 15.2%), base metals - $ 119,758.2 thousand (a decline of 12.5%). According to statistics, the ...
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/....
07/04/2025Gasoline in Armenia fell in price by 7.6% in June, and diesel fuel by 10.9%
... May of the same year decreased by 1% and 2.7%, respectively. At the same time, in June of this year, compared to December 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
... 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 (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 increased in price by 6.2% over the year, and by 0.5% compared to May of the current year. Prices for clothing and footwear ...
07/03/2025Manufacturer of Russian ice cream banned from import to Armenia claims no quality violations
... 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 Customs Union for the content of E. coli bacteria, an order was issued to ban its sale, recall it from the market, destroy it ...
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