ArmInfo. The German company Monolith has expressed interest in the Armenian market. RA Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan met with Artur Steinhauer and Vladimir Martinovich, heads of a division of the German company Monolith North.
During the meeting, issues related to the export potential of Armenian agrifood products, as well as opportunities for expanding cooperation between Armenian producers and German retail chains, were discussed.
Arman Khojoyan presented the main directions of state policy aimed at stimulating exports. He emphasized the importance of developing cooperation with large international retail chains as a key condition for promoting Armenian products in foreign markets and increasing export volumes. The Deputy Minister also touched upon the capabilities of Armenia's processing industry, presenting the production potential of companies in this sector, their level of compliance with international criteria and quality standards, and their export experience.
Monolith Nord executives expressed interest in opportunities to import and sell Armenian processed fruit and vegetable products, particularly canned fruit and vegetable products. Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to organize meetings with business entities in the sector to clarify possible areas of cooperation and specific practical steps.
It is worth noting that the Monolith Group, which serves approximately 4,000 clients, is one of Germany's leading wholesale suppliers, specializing in the import and distribution of select delicacies from Eastern Europe. Currently, the Monolith Group employs over 750 people across six branches, and the holding's turnover in recent years has reached ?800 million.
As a specialized wholesale company, the holding company (including the Monolith International, North, South, Middle, and Monolith West and East divisions) supplies customers with food and non-food products throughout Europe. Its exclusive assortment comprises approximately 6,000 items and offers a wide selection, from authentic Eastern European sweets and drinks to meat, sausage, and fish products.
