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.
Two castles in Romania's Cluj county, namely the Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău and Bánffy Castle in Răscruci, will reopen in the coming weeks and host events dedicated to visitors. Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău, one of Transylvania's historical monuments, will reopen its doors after a seven-year renovation process aimed at transforming it into a multifunctional cultural […]
The second edition of the Chicago Romanian Community Summit will take place on May 25, aiming to unite the Romanian community in Chicago. Leaders from various sectors - business, education, culture, and religion - will come together during the event to celebrate their shared heritage and establish a forum for addressing challenges. The summit also […]
In a recent promotional spot, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, and Hannah Dodd, all part of the cast for Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, played a game of True or False, Romanian Romance Edition. The game consisted of saying whether or not a particular superstition was actually true in Romanian folklore or if it was made up. The first […]
The organizers of the Untold and Neversea festivals in Romania announced the start of the 10th edition of their blood donation campaign - Blood Network. Under this initiative, blood donors can get free one-day tickets for the two summer events. This year's Blood Network runs between May 18 and June 30. Music fans can donate […]
Romanian mountaineer Adrian Ahriţculesei reached the summit of Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain above sea level, after a 12-hour climb. The expedition, which started on April 11, is scheduled to end on May 30. "Ahriţculesei Adrian conquered the Roof of the World. He is on Everest (8,848 m). Next comes the hardest part of this […]
Hesburger, the largest chain of fast food restaurants in Finland and the Baltic countries, has entered the Romanian market with a first restaurant in Râmnicu Vâlcea. A family business with a history of over 50 years, Hesburger currently operates in nine countries and has over 470 restaurants. The company aims to open 10 new locations […]
