When discussing tax laws, GERB plans to propose a VAT on food delivery to homes to be reduced to 9%. The measure will be valid until the end of 2021 and is part of the instruments to address the crisis caused by Covid-19. Currently, the tax rate..
During the second quarter of 2020, the total income of Bulgarian households has gone up by almost 10% year-on-year, indicates a study by the National Statistical Institute. At the same time compared to the second quarter of 2019, the money..
Work has started with the aim to create a national Bulgarian menu, which is to select traditional dishes and wines. The idea is that the menu could be helpful and informative to foreign tourists in Bulgaria. This has become clear at a meeting between the..
The first Food Park in Bulgaria opens in the capital city of Sofia in June and will be named Quartal . The concept of the place is for visitors to have a wide choice of different foods and drinks, as well as access to diverse cultural program -..
In 2019 the consumption of bread and pastries per capita in Bulgaria decreased with 2.9% as compared to 2018. Consumption of fruit increased by 2.4 kilograms per person, consumption of vegetables increased with 2 kilograms per capita, consumption of..
In support of Bulgarian production, the State Agriculture Fund grants BGN 30 million (just over EUR 15 million) for short-term loans to producers of fruit and vegetables with field and greenhouse produce for the 2020 harvest. The loans will be..
Store chains will be obliged to sell Bulgarian food products, which will occupy at least half of their retail space. This applies to major food groups - dairy and meat products, fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as canned food. They will need to..
In relation to upcoming Easter and St. George's Day, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency will be conducting inspections of food production facilities and shops from April 6 to May 8. Special attention is paid to the food traditionally offered for..
Manufacturers of bread, dairy and meat products have once again complained about price pressure on their goods exerted by retail chains. According to the manufacturers, working methods of supply chains would lead to bankruptcies or a shift to the..
Did you know that one third of the world's food is never eaten and goes to waste? Saving nutritious food from disposal would contribute to its redistribution so it can reach those in need. This would help eliminate hunger and malnutrition...
