Interfax, Russia
May 3 2011

Armenia produces 5.8% more cognac in Q1

YEREVAN. May 3

The production of cognac in Armenia increased 5.8% to 2.906 million
liters in the first quarter, the republic’s National Statistics
Service reported.

Output of liquor and vodka products decreased 28.9% during the period
to 946,500 liters, of wine – 9.2% to 873,300 liters, and of champagne
wines – 10.5% to 48,400 liters. Armenia also brewed 13.9% less beer at
1.596 million liters.

Cognac production in the country increased 27.9% to 12.624 million
liters in 2010. Russian and Ukraine are the main markets for the
product.

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From: A. Papazian