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.
Romania aims to add 2,500 MW of new capacity to its energy system by 2025, through investments in new energy-producing facilities and other projects co-financed with European funds. The government is eyeing facilities at Iernut, Mintia, Răstoliţa, and Năvodari for investment. “Energy is the heart of the economy. Without reliable and cheap energy, there is […]
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday, January 7, that the Romanian state must return 17,000 hectares of land to the Borșa Landowners’ Association within 12 months of the decision becoming final. The claimants in the case are 53 Romanian citizens whose land was confiscated by the communist regime. The Court found a […]
Dacia Sandero will most likely be the best-selling car in Europe in 2024, according to preliminary data covering 97% of sales in the EU, European Free Trade Association countries, and United Kingdom. Looking at the provisional rankings, the Sandero leads the Top 10 with 247,210 units sold in the first 11 months of 2024, followed […]
NATO’s Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 is set to bring thousands of soldiers to the alliance’s eastern flank countries like Romania and Bulgaria, with the UK contributing a sizable force to the military show of strength. The exercise, taking place throughout January and February 2025 and reuniting forces from 10 NATO countries, is meant to practice […]
The first fixed speed detection devices have been installed on Romania’s A1 and A2 highways and the national road DN2 in Vrancea County as part of the e-SIGUR system. The offending drivers will have fines sent to their homes. The e-SIGUR system will monitor the main roads in Romania, aiming at higher degrees of safety. […]
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel is scheduled to open in Craiova, in southern Romania, in 2026, after local company Restaurant President signed a franchise agreement with international hotel group Hilton. The hotel will have 179 rooms, a restaurant, a fitness center, and several conference rooms, the local company announced. "Addressing both business tourists and those […]
