{"id":56135,"date":"2026-03-21T10:19:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T09:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=56135"},"modified":"2026-03-21T10:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T09:19:15","slug":"government-is-ensuring-that-businesses-are-given-the-necessary-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/government-is-ensuring-that-businesses-are-given-the-necessary-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Government is ensuring that businesses are given the necessary support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u00a0Prime Minister Robert Abela Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, addressed an event organised by Tastees Manufacturing Ltd during which the company announced the launch of new products.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The event also served as a celebration of the successful journey of the company, which since its establishment in 1969 has continued to grow and strengthen, to today establish itself as one of the leading companies in the food manufacturing sector in our country, with products that have achieved a distinguished place in the local market and beyond.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_56137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56137\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr260461a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-56137\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr260461a-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr260461a-300x205.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr260461a-150x103.jpg 150w, 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an economy, which allows for the support of Maltese and Gozitan businesses that show the will and courage to expand.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">He recalled that, at a time when many companies across Europe faced unprecedented challenges and uncertainties, the Maltese Government stepped in to ensure stability in energy prices, with the aim of giving businesses certainty so that they can continue to plan for the future.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0He added that the Malta Business Wallet initiative will serve as a digital tool that will substantially simplify processes related to due diligence and compliance obligations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Dr Abela maintained that a resilient and future-ready economy requires a workforce prepared for tomorrow\u2019s challenges.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Therefore, the Government is continuing to invest in strengthening the skills of workers.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">He said that in the coming months, through the \u201cAI for All\u201d initiative, workers will be helped to continue improving their digital skills, thus equipping our country\u2019s workforce to keep up with technological advances.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The Prime Minister also explained how these efforts are being strengthened through various schemes and assistance offered by public entities including Malta Enterprise, INDIS Malta and TradeMalta.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz Jj6Lae\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">He said that, through the assistance from public entities, the Government is ensuring that businesses are given the necessary support.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> He maintained that it was precisely this support framework that encouraged companies such as Tastees Manufacturing Ltd to invest more, adopt new technologies and expand their operations.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The Prime Minister said that, through investment in technology and automation, Tastees Manufacturing Ltd is clearly demonstrating that local industries can continue to evolve, increase their productive capacity and compete successfully on an international level.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Dr Abela said that the vision embraced by this company is in line with the principles of the Malta 2050 Vision &#8211; a vision that places emphasis on innovation, sustainability and the creation of added value.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg said that Tastees Manufacturing Ltd and its continued expansion, \u201cshow how with the support of entities such as TradeMalta, Maltese companies can continue to grow overseas and reach international markets. 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