Speaking at the conference Mediafax Talks about Brewing and Agriculture, Constantin said the total area cultivated with barley and common hop, the main ingredients used in the production of beer, has decreased gradually over the past years.
In 1990, common hop was grown on about 2,700 hectares of land, while it is currently grown on only 240 hectares.
According to Constantin, domestic production ensures 10% of the common hop needed for beer and 50% of the barley used in the beer industry.
In Romania, 98% of beer consumption is covered by domestic production.