French cheese-maker Bongrain has made its first investment in Romania with the acquisition of a majority stake in local distribution firm Delcado.Bongrain, which has been exporting products to Romania, has decided to move for a shareholding in a local firm to expand in what is “an attractive market”, a spokesperson told just-food yesterday (30 March). The French group already has operations in other Eastern European markets, including Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, the spokesperson... ...Read more »

Romania is planning to introduce a tax on unhealthy food as early as March as they look to increase the level of funds allocated to their health system. The news comes soon after reports that Taiwan is considering becoming the first country to introduce a tax on junk food. Full details of the tax still need to be developed but, if approved, it is expected to apply to producers of fast-food products, certain snacks and crisps, confectionery and soft drinks. Such ideas have been floated in a number... ...Read more »