The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) will participate, between September 28 and October 1, 2023, in the second edition of the Bucharest Food Expo, the largest exhibition for the food and beverage sector from Romania, which will take place in the Laminor Hall in Bucharest's District 3.The event aims to contribute to the development of the agri-food sector in Romania throughout the production chain, so that food consumers from the country and abroad can enjoy quality Romanian products.According to a press release from the ministry, sent on Tuesday, the 2023 edition of the Bucharest Food Expo brings together the best local and international products, live culinary demonstrations and special events for gastronomy lovers from all over the country.Thus, the conference "Romania, from the fork to the fork!" will take place, an event that will focus on the debate and exploration of trends and challenges in the food industry and will offer a valuable perspective on the future of the food industry in Romania and how this can contribute to the economic development and sustainability of the country. The participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the evolution of the sector and to debate elements regarding innovations and novelties.Also, within the Bucharest Food Expo, the "Horeca Top Trends & Innovation" Conference will take place, which will represent an opportunity for professionals in the Horeca industry to discover the latest trends and innovations that can transform the gastronomic experience for customers; The International Pizza Championship, during which the most talented pizza makers from Romania and abroad will compete to create the most delicious pizzas. There will also be the Top Chef Butcher Competition: the first competition in Romania that aims to select the best master butchers, bringing together teams of professionals who proudly represent the butchers' guild.
The number of people in Romania at risk of poverty stood at 3.59 million people in 2024, 375,000 fewer than in 2023, representing a 9.4% decrease, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics, or INS. Despite the improvement, nearly one in five Romanians was affected by poverty last year. According to INS, 19% […]
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Cluj-Napoca carried out multiple searches on Tuesday, July 1, at the Sibiu International Airport and the Sibiu County Council as part of an investigation into suspected fraud involving a EUR 54 million EU-funded infrastructure project. A total of 24 locations were searched across Bucharest, Brașov, and Sibiu county, […]
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Remus Vulpescu became CEO of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Tuesday, July 1, taking over from Adrian Tănase as the stock exchange grapples with a market dominated by government bonds. Vulpescu, 53, is a graduate in political and legal sciences from the University of Bucharest and holder of an EMBA obtained in 2017. He […]
