TIRANA, September 17 Calendula, a widely cultivated flower in Albania for decoration or commercial purposes, ranks among the top exported Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) over the last years. Although not talked about enough, the yellow-orange flower tops the export’s list of Albanian MAPS along with sage, oregano, and wild mountain thyme. The versatile plant...
TIRANA, July 27 It’s once again blueberry season in Albania. The little, but powerful forest fruit (boronica) has grown quite a reputation and an export market as well especially after Tropoja and Kuksi Blueberries were registered as National Trademarks. Wild blueberries in Albania (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) grow in a wide area in Northern Albania, but...
TIRANA, February 23 In the Mediterranean region, olive oil, tomatoes, and a pinch of oregano make the perfect marriage of flavors. Albania, like all the other countries on the Mediterranean coast, has a long tradition of tomato cultivation. Experts believe that the tomato plant was introduced in Albania around the same period it arrived in...
TIRANA, February 16 ‘Mandarin is the future’ was the motto of Konispoli farmers, who created the largest mandarin plantation in Albania over the last decade. Known for a borne sense for business, hard-working culture, and dedication to high-quality products, it’s no wonder that the Cham farmers are so successful. International trade data show that their...
TIRANA, February 3 Roasted chestnuts and wine make an incomparable duo, simple, yet exquisite. It was a tradition in some parts of Northern Albania like Pulti in Shkodra to roast chestnuts before dinner. If guests arrived they would be served chestnuts and wine. On other occasions, when there was a food shortage, chestnuts would be...
TIRANA, January 24 Sous Chef of Noma and Co-Founder of Rrno Foundation Fejsal Demiraj is spot on when he says that the Albanian traditional cooking ware is very esoteric in nature, addressing honest needs directly. He refers to the Vorba and the Sac. Vorba is an earthenware meticulously crafted in some Albanian villages but Gojan...
TIRANA, January 21 Emigration is bleeding rural Albania dry. Backing to community-based economies would provide alternatives to migration for youth in remote Albania. Albanian products is a series of articles in support of the products/services offered by those who decide to stay, return, or move to Albania. The goal is to learn and share knowledge,...
TIRANA, February 7 Albanian exporters of fruit and vegetables are among the 3,239 exhibiting global players and small and medium-sized companies and organizations from 90 countries that are currently attending FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. The three-day event is at the same time the world’s largest fresh produce industry trade exhibition. The Participation of Albanian fresh...
TIRANA, December 7 Traditional Albania products were showcased at the eighth edition of the Diplomatic Fair in Budapest, an event attended by more than 50 countries in support to good causes. Albania along with the other countries was represented with food, drinks, specialties, souvenirs, and traditional costumes. The event was organized by the Diplomatic Spouses...
TIRANA, November 22 Traditional food products from Permeti area will be easier to find in the market. A food incubator for typical Albanian products was inaugurated in Permeti town on Wednesday. It will provide access to local food systems and also a market for the farmers of the area. The incubator will focus on two...