Can Bulgaria’s Canning Sector Survive? Experts Warn of Industry Collapse

The Bulgarian canning industry is facing a critical moment, with experts warning that it could be approaching its end. Stoyko Kirovski, chairman of the Union of Fruit and Vegetable Processors, told the Bulgarian National Radio that, unless urgent measures are taken, consumers may soon see store shelves filled with imported products such as pickles from India, roasted peppers from Macedonia, compotes from Greece, and jams from Egypt.

Kirovski explained that the industry’s survival depends on the availability of raw materials, labor, and access to markets....