National Support Centre for Agriculture

From 29 September to 1 October 2026, Polish food products are being promoted in Santiago, the capital of Chile, under the banner Poland Tastes Good during the 14th edition of the Espacio Food & Service trade fair. The National Support Centre for Agriculture is organising a national pavilion for the third time at Chile's premier food industry event.

The #KupujŚwiadomie Polish Food Festival, organized by the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR), has come to an end. This marked the fourth edition of the event-an initiative designed to showcase the diversity, high quality, and potential of Polish food.

Regional flavours, local produce, and centuries-old culinary traditions took centre stage today at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy stadium as the Grand Finale of the "Polska Smakuje" competition launched the 4th #KupujŚwiadomie Polish Food Festival. Sixteen elite teams from across the nation faced off, each presenting signature dishes that serve as the ultimate ambassadors for their regions.

Harvest wreaths, regional flavours, folk music, and - above all else - the people who drive Polish agriculture day in, day out: the 2026 Polish Harvest Festival in Spała in a nutshell. The event brought together farmers, producers, Country Housewives' Associations, representatives from industry institutions and local governments, as well as visitors from all over Poland.

During the third edition of the "Summer School for the Administrations of Moldova and Ukraine” project, KOWR shared its experience implementing the School Programme in Poland, an effective tool for promoting healthy eating habits among children.

As many as 36 Polish-bred horses competed at the Prague Intercup in the Czech capital. The result? Numerous medals, special awards, and the prestigious title of Best European Breeder for Michałów Stud, confirming its place among the European elite.

From August 31 to September 3, 2026, the National Support Center for Agriculture along with Polish entrepreneurs will present food products and animal feed at the Polish national stand "Poland Tastes Good" at Fine Food Australia - the largest food industry event on the continent. The trade fair has been held alternately in Sydney and Melbourne for over 40 years. This year, Poland Tastes Good is making its debut in Melbourne.

Poland is strengthening its position in international food markets. In the first half of 2026, the value of Polish agri-food exports reached €29 billion, an increase of almost 2% compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the positive foreign trade balance increased by over 7%, reaching €9.6 billion.

The 2026 Polish Arabian Horse Days took place from August 7th to 11th. The event culminated in the championships of the 48th National Purebred Arabian Horse Show and Sunday's Pride of Poland Auction in Janów Podlaski. The events ended with Monday's Summer Sale and Breeding Parade in Janów Podlaski, with Breeding Parades in Białka and Michałów following the next dat. Forty-one horses were presented at both auctions, and the total amount raised from the auction was €1.35 million.

For almost a decade, the National Support Center for Agriculture (KOWR) has been facilitating Polish food companies' entry into the Vietnamese market. From August 6-8, 2026, the KOWR will be exhibiting for the ninth time alongside Polish entrepreneurs at the Vietfood & Beverage 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City - one of the most important food industry exhibitions in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.