Efes Vitanta Moldova Brewery is ready to invest in a new project in Moldova. This is a project to produce apple cider, which is gaining in popularity all over the world. The intention was made public by the company’s director general Gökçe Yanaşmayan in a meeting with Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici, IPN reports, quoting the Government’s press service.

“We intend to develop a business in Moldova, which would enable to create new jobs, including in rural areas. We consider that the apples grown here are of a high quality and there is promising potential for launching a product that will be appreciated in the country and abroad,” said Gökçe Yanaşmayan.

According to the company’s estimates, the cider made in Moldova could be exported to over 46 countries. Another objective of the project is to transform Moldova into a regional supplier of raw material for making this drink.

Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici assured the investor of the support needed for implementing this project. “For us, it is important to ensure new opportunities for creating jobs, to increase exports and to promote the national products on foreign markets,” he stated.

Efes Vitanta Moldova Brewery is the largest local beer producer.