Armenia’s brandy production grows by 21,5% Jan-Dec 2011![]() February 7, 2012 - 14:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 15341,5 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-December 2011, with production volume growing 21,5% against 2010 (12624.1 thousand liters). According to the National Statistical Service, 9106,3 thousand liters of vodka was produced in the same period, production volume dropping 23,3% against January-December 2010. 6177,7 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-December 2011 against 5812,0 thousand liters in 2010 (6,3 % growth). During the reporting period, beer production totaled 14744,3 thousand liters, dropping by 4% against January-December 2010 (15352,7 thousand liters). Production of champagne grew by 0,8%, totaling 623,1 thousand liters. In 2011, production of soft drinks in Armenia grew by 7,8%, totaling 41218,3 thousand liters. Hrachya Berberyan: apricot harvest will make 25 and 10-12 thous. tons in Ararat and Armavir provinces respectively Any decisions were postponed until the end of next month after French and Greek parliamentary elections on June 17. Armenian Prime Minister met with the head of International Fund for Agricultural Development Programs in Armenia. The market average rate of USD on May 23 totaled AMD 401,59 increasing by 0.52 point compared to May 22. |