Armenia’s cognac production drops in first half of 2014

YEREVAN, July 31. /ARKA/. Armenia’s cognac production dropped 18.2% to
a total of 6,649,700 liters in the first half of this year 2014,
compared to the same period the year before, ArmStat reported.

Wine production declined by 5.8% to 2,330,900 liters in the reporting period.

Vodka production rose by 4.9% to 4,448,400 liters in January-June.

A total of 145,400 litres of champagne was produced in the period, a
24.4% increase against January-June 2013.

Beer production totaled 11,333,500 litres, which is a 77.8% increase.

A total of about 30,172,900 litres of non-alcoholic beverages was
manufactured in the period, an increase of 44.5% compared to
January-June 2013. -0–

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