Fruit, vegetable and berry processing plant

Overview

The farm enterprise "Best Berry" was established in March 2019, with total investments of $614,000 over the past six years. The company specializes in the wholesale distribution of high-quality frozen fruits, vegetables, and berries across Ukraine and internationally. "Best Berry" serves a diverse clientele, including industries, retail chains, confectioneries, bakeries, HoReCa establishments, and end consumers. While it currently operates without in-house production facilities, the company sources produce from local plantations in Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions and uses third-party freezing services for raspberries. Recently, it has expanded into European export markets, supplying products to countries like Italy, Poland, and Germany.

Brief Description of the Project / Technology / Other Specifics

The project involves constructing a 7,300 sq.m. fruit, vegetable, and berry processing plant. This facility will handle a wide range of production processes, including reception, washing, grinding, pressing, drying, freezing, packaging, and warehousing. The facility is designed to produce the following:

• Canned Products: Jams, preserves, fruits, and berries in syrup.
• Juices and Drinks: Natural juices, nectars, and concentrates.
• Purees and Powders: Natural and concentrated fruit and berry purees and powders.
• Pastes and Sauces: Fruit pastes, vinaigrettes, and sauces.
• Food Supplements and Extracts: Pectins, thickeners, and fruit extracts.

The plant will employ 80-100 staff members and support agricultural producers by turning raw materials into high-value products, enhancing local economic growth.

Advantages of the Project

• Minimizes Waste: Processes surplus and perishable items into marketable products like juices, purees, and powders.
• Boosts Local Economy: Generates direct and indirect jobs and increases regional budget revenues.
• Stabilizes Domestic Supply: Reduces reliance on imports by stabilizing the local supply of processed goods.
• Expands Export Opportunities: Targets international markets for eco-friendly and natural products, increasing foreign currency inflows.
• Reduces Environmental Impact: Adopts sustainable practices, including waste repurposing for biogas or fertilizers.
• Supports "Made in Ukraine": Appeals to health-conscious consumers, fostering loyalty to local products.
• Year-Round Efficiency: Uses advanced equipment to adapt production to seasonal and market demands.

Company Owner or CEO Overview

Volodymyr Kniazevych has been the owner and CEO of "Best Berry" since 2019, overseeing its strategy, development, and entry into international export markets.