40 Moldovan companies will go on a business mission to Bucharest on November 19
40 Moldovan companies will take part in a new business mission to Romania, organized on November 19 in Bucharest as part of the Export Missions program
Food industry
For the first time, Moldova will be represented by two national pavilions at SIAL Paris 2026
For the first time, Moldova is represented at SIAL Paris by two national pavilions, where local producers are showcasing a wide range of agri-food products. Participation in one of the world's largest food industry trade shows opens up new opportunities for companies to negotiate with international buyers and expand their export ties.
Participants in Moldova Business Week 2026 visited manufacturing facilities in Moldova
Participants in Moldova Business Week 2026 visited several production sites in Moldova to assess firsthand the capabilities of the local food industry and the sector's export potential. During the visits, participants were introduced to the technological processes, quality standards, and operational characteristics of companies that have demonstrated significant growth in revenue and profits in recent years.
In Moldova, meat and dairy processing plants are being modernized to meet EU standards
Moldova is developing a national program to modernize meat and dairy processing plants, which is intended to help the industry adapt to EU requirements. As part of the initiative, consultations with European experts are already underway, and the full version of the article provides details on the upcoming changes, assessment mechanisms, and how this will affect the country's food market.
Moldova has drafted guidelines for the safe donation of food
Moldova has drafted guidelines intended to establish uniform rules for the safe donation of food. The document addresses requirements for those involved in the process, as well as storage, transportation, and quality control, and is part of a broader agenda to reduce food loss and waste.
Agrocereale called for flexible licensing of grain imports to balance the market
Agrocereale believes that the licensing regime for grain and oilseed imports should not be a political ban, but rather a flexible tool that can be activated or deactivated depending on market conditions. The association points out that the decision should be based on actual production, consumption, and processing needs so as not to put pressure on prices for farmers while at the same time ensuring that processing plants are not left without raw materials.
The EBA and AmCham Moldova have called for the preservation of the preferential VAT rate on agri-food products
Two major business associations have put forward proposals to adjust tax policy in the agricultural sector, insisting on maintaining preferential VAT rates for key categories of agricultural products. According to their assessment, the planned changes could complicate producers' operations, increase costs, and affect prices; however, the full version of the article provides details on the controversial rates and the most sensitive product groups.
EBA Moldova Opposed the Excise Tax on Sweetened Carbonated Beverages
EBA Moldova has opposed the government's plans to impose an excise tax on sweetened carbonated beverages, stating that the initiative could create distortions in the industry and is inconsistent with the stated goal of reducing sugar consumption. The association also warns of a potential increase in the burden on businesses and consumers amid other planned changes in tax and environmental policy.
Industrial production in Moldova rose 7.9% in the first half of 2026
Moldova's industrial sector showed significant growth in the first half of the year, although the trend varied across sectors. The most significant changes were recorded in a number of manufacturing sectors and in the energy sector, while output in certain sectors, on the other hand, declined.
Italy will continue to invest in Moldova, where more than 1,100 companies with Italian capital operate
Italy has announced its intention to continue expanding its economic presence in Moldova, where a significant number of companies with Italian capital are already operating. During the meeting with the prime minister, the parties discussed new areas of cooperation, the expansion of investment projects, and support for key industries, as well as the latest statistics on bilateral trade, which show notable changes in the trade balance.
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