New meat factory opens in Armenia

YEREVAN, September 18. / ARKA /. President Serzh Sargsyan was present Saturday at the opening of a meat factory in Yerevan built by NatFood Company with the support of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and VTB Bank Armenia.

“The meat factory furnished with modern equipment and advanced technology will produce a wide range of quality meat products for local consumption and export. The launch of this production will enhance the competitiveness of the meat processing industry in Armenia and creation of new jobs,” VTB Bank (Armenia) said in a press release.

“The opening of the factory was made possible due to the close cooperation of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank , the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and VTB Bank (Armenia), which provided additional funding and had restructured loans previously granted to NatFood,’ it said.

NatFood is a private company the majority in which is owned by Henrikh Zakhariants. EBRD has a share in it. -0-

spot_img

POPULAR

Net inflow of non-commercial remittances to Armenia increased by 30.2% in May — World Bank

Net inflow of non-commercial remittances to Armenia increased by 30.2% in May 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the World Bank's Armenia Monthly Economic Update – July 2026.

Euro, dollar, and ruble exchange rates against the Armenian dram have fallen: Central Bank

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram, determined on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 23, 2026, fell by 0.94 points compared to July 22, to 365.95 drams.

Armenian banks’ capital amounted to nearly 2.23 trillion drams at the end of June, representing a 13.63% increase year-on-year

The total capital of Armenian banks as of June 30, 2026, amounted to 2 trillion 226.85 billion drams, an increase of 13.63% compared to June 30, 2025, and a decrease of 3.13% compared to March 31, 2026.

Euro and dollar exchange rates against the Armenian dram continued to decline, while the ruble rose slightly: Central Bank

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram on July 24, 2026, fell by 0.08 points compared to July 23, to 365.87 drams.

Armenian banks’ loan portfolio exceeded AMD 8.56 trillion in the second quarter, representing a 23.56% year-on-year increase

The total loan portfolio of Armenian banks as of June 30, 2026, exceeded AMD 8.56 trillion, representing a 23.56% increase compared to June 30, 2025, and a 6.8% increase compared to March 31, 2026.

LATEST NEWS

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img