Which industries are included in Moldova’s food-processing sector?

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Moldova’s food-processing sector is a primary component of the country's industrial economy and consists of several significant branches. These include:1

  • Sugar refining1
  • Wine making (including the production of champagne and brandy)1
  • Canning1
  • Oil pressing1
  • Production of essential oils1
  • Flour and other milling1
  • Meat industry1
  • Dairy industry1
  • Confectionery industry1

Additionally, while the country has seen a rise in foreign-owned companies involved in the importing, processing, and canning of fish, the domestic food-processing industry remains heavily focused on these established agricultural and beverage-based sectors.12