TIRANA, February 21 Today we share the inspiring story of Albanian entrepreneur Rakip Belishaku. He is the founder of Rinora Handmade, a sustainable business that makes all-natural soap and …
Albanian Christmas Gift Basket Ideas
TIRANA, December 24 Gift baskets are common gifts in Albania during the holiday season. However, they often consist of imported products such as wine, cheese, sweets, and other knickknacks, not to …
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Agriculture Labor Shortage a Growing Concern in Albania
TIRANA, October 28 The agriculture sector in Albania is facing a labor shortage, and that’s a real reason for concern. According to the Albanian Agrobusiness Council (KASH), the farm labor force …
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Albanians, Top Global Consumers of Table Olives
TIRANA, August 3 Albanian produced 98,313 tons of olive in 2019, official data from the agriculture sector confirmed. A year-over-year comparison shows that the numbers fall behind compared to 2018 …
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Buy Local! Support Albanian Food Products
TIRANA, April 17 Stuck at home: Take a look at your fridge, or pantry. How much of what you buy and consume is Albanian? The COVID-19 lockdown might be the best opportunity to evaluate your …
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The Monks’ Olive Oil Legacy at Ardenica Monastery
TIRANA, October 28 From Trappist Beer to wine, cheese, and even cannabidiol tinctures in California, monks and nuns from all over the world are famous for making some delicious and …
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Bid on Olive Trees Database Launched
TIRANA, May 3 An olive tree database will be developed in Albania. The Center of Agriculture Technology Transfer in Fushe-Kruja launched a bid on the establishment of a national database for olive …
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Kuksi, Tropoja’s Blueberries, Chestnuts, and Honey Registered as National Trademarks
TIRANA, December 11 A list of products and goat breeds from the Albanian highlands are now registered as unique brands. According to the General Directorate of Patents and Trademarks, the list of …
How Much Olive Oil do Albanians Consume per Year?
TIRANA, December 3 Olive oil production and exports show a year-over-year increase even though at a slow pace. The annual average of olive production in Albania is between 90,000 and 100,000 tones. …
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Where to Find Olive Oil in Albania
TIRANA, November 12 There are more than 12 million olive trees in Albania. More than ten percent of those trees are aged 1,000-3,000 years Olive oil or the ‘liquid gold’ as it was called by …