Agricultural companies, farmers, food processors, policies and investments in Ukraine, one of the world's farm powerhouses.
Ukraine's Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko told the Financial Times that Ukraine could face "really damaging" consequences if the EU does not renew its duty-free trade deal. Emergency European Union trade measures that lifted duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports are due to expire on June
MHP, Ukraine's largest poultry producer, said it has signed a share purchase agreement with shareholders representing over 41% of Uvesa, a leading poultry supplier in Spain, as it looks to strengthen its presence in the European market. Under the terms of the deal, MHP will purchase shares at
The European Commission (EC) is considering cutting Ukrainian sugar imports following complaints from EU producers that shipments from Ukraine have driven down prices and hurt sales, three unnamed sources told Reuters. EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen signaled plans to reduce sugar imports "well below" current levels during a
Italy is ready to invest in the restoration and development of the Ukrainian agriculture sector, Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Vitaliy Koval said following a meeting with an Italian delegation. The Italian Pro.UKR project will provide over €11 million to develop irrigation infrastructure, support cooperatives,
Ukraine's agricultural producer MHP has partnered with American Global Strategies (AGS), a US consulting company led by former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, to expand its export potential and reinforce food security in the international market. AGS will assist MHP in unlocking new opportunities for global
Turkey's Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, accompanied by representatives from the Turkish Contractors Association and 25 Turkish construction companies, are set to visit Kyiv, Turkish news outlets reported, citing the Trade Ministry. During the visit, the ministers will meet with President Volodymyr
Astarta, the Ukrainian agro-industrial holding company, announced plans to invest $76 million to build a multi-seed crushing facility in the western Ukrainian region of Khmelnytsky. The plant, slated to be commissioned next year, will be able to process 400,000 tons of oilseeds a year, including rapeseeds and
Nibulon, one of Ukraine's largest grain and oilseeds originators and exporters, said on Tuesday it has signed a debt restructuring deal with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The agreement covers an outstanding loan balance of $18.2 million and extends the loan's maturity date to 2029.
A Ukrainian government delegation led by Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko began a visit to Saudi Arabia by presenting business opportunities with a total investment potential of $500 million to nearly 100 local entrepreneurs. "We presented projects in energy, agriculture, and infrastructure, as well as large-scale public-private partnership
Ukraine is exploring the possibility of establishing a logistics hub for food in Egypt, Ukraine's Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food said on Tuesday. On behalf of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Vitaliy Koval and Ukraine's Ambassador to Egypt
Ukraine's agricultural sector requires $56 billion for reconstruction over the next decade to replace machinery, restore production, and rebuild infrastructure, according to a report published by the Center for Food and Land Use Research. Agriculture is a mainstay of Ukraine's economy, constituting 11% of GDP and
Ukraine's largest producer and exporter of sunflower oil, Kernel, said it suspended operations at one of its plants this month due to the deficit of feedstock on the market. Kernel has not disclosed which facility has ceased operations.
Agri-food business Grupo Fuertes has submitted a takeover offer for Spanish poultry business Uvesa, after an offer by Ukraine's largest poultry producer, MHP. Financial terms of the offer were not disclosed. "Grupo Fuertes has made this purchase offer to Uvesa and it has been communicated to
Ukraine's demining technology company Rovertech said it has set a new landmine clearing record in Ukraine of 10 hectares per day. To achieve the record, Rovertech used its compact demining machine Zmiy, with a team of five people and 10–12 hours of work.
Ukraine's agricultural producer MHP said on Wednesday it has been targeted by the largest cyber attack in its history. As a result of the attack, part of MHP's IT infrastructure was not working and the shipment of products was taking place in a limited capacity.
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said it has approved at the sub-board level a $40 million loan to Ukraine's agro-industrial holding company Astarta for the construction and operation of a soy protein processing plant. The facility is planned to have a designed annual capacity
