The Topoloveni plum jam gets new international momentum following Decision No. 532 of the EC and the European Parliament published in the EU's Official Journal of April 1, 2022, establishing a list of protected geographical indications to be filed as applications for international registration; this provides the brand better protection and higher international visibility, says the manufacturer of the PGI product, Sonimpex.On April 7, 2011 the Topoloveni plum jam was granted the Protected Geographical Indication label and has since gone on to receive the NATO food safety certification, landed the top position in the Taste Atlas ranking of the world's best rated jarred fruit products and an 'A' rating on the Nutri-Score scale. In the 11 years since getting the PGI tag, it has strengthened its position on the domestic market, it has been registered in the U.S. and Canada's trademark protection system and has reached over 20 countries around the world.For this year, apart from Romania, the Topoloveni plum jam's promotion scope includes the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Greece.Sonimpex Topoloveni, holder of a Royal Warrant for the Royal House of Romania, set itself a target to provide a healthy and balanced diet by putting only functional foods on the market, with no added sugar, additives or preservatives. Other important objectives of the company are to promote the Romanian culinary tradition and support the local economy by purchasing exclusively Romanian fruits and vegetables.
The Romanian stock market benchmark – the BET Index – officially crossed the 20,000-point threshold on Tuesday, July 25, 2025, marking a major milestone in its recent surge. The BET has gained about 7.5% in the last month, setting several new record highs on its path to 20,000 points. However, the Bucharest Stock Exchange’s recent […]
If you operate as a crypto broker, you might have come across a crypto broker program — a specialized service designed to enhance broker operations, expand service offerings, and optimize how they serve their end clients. These platforms have grown in popularity, offering streamlined access to the digital asset space with tools designed to suit both […]
For its 2025-2026 season, the George Enescu Philharmonic will bring to Bucharest more than 70 Romanian and foreign conductors and soloists of top level, 75% of whom are present for the first time in its artistic programming, the institution said. Among the names that will take the stage of the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest starting this […]
The Neuman House, a protocol residence for former communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu situated in the city of Arad, in western Romania, is up for sale for EUR 2.4 million, according to an online listing by an international agency specializing in luxury property brokerage cited by Agerpres. The building belonged to the noble Neuman...
During a press conference held on Tuesday, July 29, Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan presented the main measures from the magistrates' pension reform project, which will be included in the third fiscal package. The project includes raising the retirement age and capping pensions. The reform is urgent and necessary, said the official, who also warned […]
UNICEF has launched the Romanian-language version of the podcast On My Mind (În Mintea mea), created to support young people's mental health, with the support of global streaming platform Spotify. The Romanian-language version of the podcast complements the work carried out by UNICEF in Romania, which is currently implementing an initiative aimed at promoting the […]
