Following the completion of construction of the first phase of its bioethanol plant with an annual capacity of 83,000 metric tons, the OKKO Group plans to build the second phase with an annual capacity of 120,000 metric tons, according to the group’s CEO, Vasyl Danyliak.
“We are first building the first phase of the plant with a capacity of 83,000 metric tons of bioethanol, and then we will expand capacity. And we want to produce 120,000 metric tons of bioethanol per year in the second phase,” Danilyak said on the Fedoriv vlog on YouTube.
He added that the group plans to consume 50% of the bioethanol it produces in the future and export the remaining 50% to European markets.
Citing the experience of bioethanol production in the U.S., he noted that the capacity of plants in that country is at least 1 million metric tons, which, he said, allows for “economies of scale.”
As reported in early July 2026, citing Vasyl Danylyak, CEO of the OKKO Group of Companies, the group had to postpone the full launch of its EUR110 million bioethanol plant from the third quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2027. Danylyak attributed this to delays in the manufacture of certain units.
He noted, however, that part of the facility—specifically, the storage area for finished products—has already been completed.
Danylyak also pointed out that the retail chain itself would not be able to consume all of the plant’s bioethanol—which has a design capacity of 83,000 metric tons—even if it were to add 10% bioethanol to gasoline on its own. At the time, he noted that the group would be able to consume up to 60% of the bioethanol production capacity.
The group planned to sell the remainder to other retail chains or export it.
Of the total investment in the plant during 2024–2026, amounting to EUR 110 million, EUR 35 million is the group’s own contribution, and EUR 75 million is debt financing. Of this amount, EUR 60 million was provided by the EBRD for a nine-year term, and another EUR 15 million by Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine for a seven-year term.
According to Danilyak, the plant’s annual capacity is 83,000 metric tons of bioethanol, 70,000 metric tons of animal feed, and 270,000 metric tons of corn processing.
OKKO Group brings together more than 10 diverse businesses in the fields of manufacturing, trade, construction, insurance, services, and other sectors. The group’s flagship company is the “Galnaftogaz” concern, which operates one of Ukraine’s largest gas station networks under the “OKKO” brand, comprising approximately 400 gas stations.
The group’s founder and ultimate beneficiary is Vitaliy Antonov.
The Ukrsadvinprom Trade Center has begun forming a Ukrainian delegation to participate in the SIAL Paris 2026 international food industry exhibition, which will take place October 17–21 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center in France.
Ukrainian producers of food and beverages, fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts, and processed products, as well as other companies in the agri-food sector, are invited to participate.
Ukrsadvinprom expects that participation in the exhibition will allow Ukrainian companies to present their products to international importers, distributors, and buyers; conduct negotiations on future contracts and shipments; and find new partners and expand their export markets.
As is traditional at SIAL, special attention is given to new products, food industry technologies, packaging, and changes in consumer demand. For Ukrainian companies, the exhibition can serve as a platform both for finding direct buyers and for studying the requirements of major international markets.
According to the organizers, SIAL Paris is held every two years and expects to welcome approximately 295,000 trade visitors from about 200 countries in 2026. Around 8,000 exhibitors are expected to participate, showcasing approximately 400,000 products. The total exhibition area will exceed 280,000 square meters.
The exhibition brings together food and beverage manufacturers, international retail chains, importers and exporters, distributors, foodservice companies, and representatives of the food industry. SIAL Paris is positioned by its organizers as one of the world’s largest professional platforms for the food sector and innovations in the agri-food industry.
Ukrsadvinprom notes that Ukrainian companies that participated in international exhibitions alongside the association in previous years used such events to establish new business contacts, expand their export markets, and develop partnerships with foreign buyers.
Information on the terms of participation for Ukrainian producers at SIAL Paris 2026 is available from “Ukrsadvinprom” via email at info@ukrsadvinprom.com.
“Ukrsadvinprom” is the Public Union “Association of Gardeners, Grape Growers, and Winemakers of Ukraine,” which brings together approximately 200 producers of fruits, berries, nuts, and grapes. The organization supports companies in the industry, develops exports, promotes Ukrainian products in foreign markets, handles certification, and establishes contacts with foreign buyers. Members of the association export their products to international markets. The head of “Ukrsadvinprom” is Volodymyr Pechko.
SIAL Paris is an international trade show for the food industry held in Paris every two years. In 2026, it will take place from October 17 to 21 at Paris Nord Villepinte. The exhibition covers ten key sectors of the food industry—from fresh produce, meat, fish, dairy products, and beverages to groceries and food processing solutions.
Organizers expect approximately 8,000 participating companies and industry representatives from 200 countries.
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From January through July 2026, Ukraine exported 24,647 thousand metric tons of manganese ore, which is already 10.6% more than the volume shipped in all of 2025, when 22,281 thousand metric tons were sent abroad.
According to data from the State Customs Service of Ukraine, in monetary terms, exports for the seven-month period totaled $4.227 million, compared to $3.599 million for all of last year. Thus, foreign exchange earnings have already exceeded the 2025 figure by approximately 17.4%.
Compared to January–July of last year, manganese ore exports have increased more than eightfold. In the first seven months of 2025, Ukraine exported only 2,977 thousand metric tons of ore worth $491 thousand, whereas this year, the volume of shipments reached 24,647 thousand metric tons, with revenue totaling $4.227 million.
Slovakia remains the main market for Ukrainian manganese ore in 2026, accounting for 77.79% of export revenue. Shipments to Georgia accounted for another 22.21%.
In July, Ukraine exported 2,701 thousand metric tons of manganese ore, which is 14.9% more than in June (2,350 thousand metric tons). Thus, exports have been growing for the second consecutive month: in June, growth stood at 36.6% compared to May.
However, monthly trends since the beginning of the year have remained quite volatile. In January, Ukraine exported 4,553 thousand metric tons of ore; in February, approximately 6,072 thousand metric tons; in March, the volume fell to 1,932 thousand metric tons; in April, it rose to 5,319 thousand metric tons; and in May, it fell again to 1,720 thousand metric tons.
In 2025, however, manganese ore exports fell by 50.4% compared to 2024—to 22,281 thousand metric tons.
However, starting in August of last year, exports picked up significantly: 5,037 thousand metric tons were exported in August, 3,993 thousand metric tons in October, 3,860 thousand metric tons in November, and 4,689 thousand metric tons in December.
Ukraine has its own raw material base of manganese ores. The main enterprises involved in their mining and processing are the Pokrovsk and Marganets Mining and Processing Plants in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
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For an effective search, a Ukrainian exporter must define the profile of the desired client in advance. Important criteria may include the country, type of activity, annual turnover, number of employees, presence of its own retail network, import experience and affiliation with an international corporate group.
This approach helps avoid the mass distribution of identical commercial proposals and allows efforts to be focused on companies that may genuinely be interested in Ukrainian products. Additional reasons for making contact may include the expansion of a potential buyer’s business, a change in management, the launch of a new business area or the conclusion of major deals.
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Poltava Medical Glass Plant JSC (PMGP, Poltava) saw its net profit decline by 19% in 2025 compared to 2024—to 105.564 million UAH, and for the January–June 2026 period, by 30.5% compared to the same period in 2025, to 45.204 million UAH.
As the company reported in the NSSMC’s disclosure system, its net sales revenue in 2025 decreased by 3.52% compared to 2024—to 364.281 million UAH, while in the first half of 2026, revenue grew by 31.76% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 231.01 million UAH.
According to the company, the main export markets outside Ukraine in 2025 were Kazakhstan, where products worth 51.503 million UAH were shipped; Georgia (3.732 million UAH); Turkey (3.233 million UAH); and Moldova (1.258 million UAH). In total, products worth 61.369 million UAH were exported during this period, which is 2.29% more than the previous year.
In the first three months of this year, the plant manufactured 89,488 million ampoules and shipped 150.923 million units worth 107.4 million UAH. Specifically, in January–March, ampoules were exported to Kazakhstan, Georgia, Turkey, Moldova, and Uzbekistan. The volume of exports increased by 32%.
The company generated 5.402 million UAH from the sale of oxygen and nitrogen.
The cost of goods sold amounted to 70.333 million UAH; the company’s revenue from core and operating activities for the first quarter of 2026 totaled 120.232 million UAH, with net profit at 21.154 million UAH.
As previously reported, in July 2025, Oleksandr Nekrasov, who owned nearly 53.7% of PZMS’s shares, gifted this stake to his relative, Leonid Oleksandrovych Nekrasov, who had previously held more than 6% of the company’s shares; following the gift, his stake exceeded 59.7% of the company’s authorized capital.
Oleksandr, Leonid, and Konstantin Oleksandrovych Nekrasov, in particular, are co-owners of the pharmaceutical manufacturer “Lubnyfarm.”
According to information on its website, the Poltava Medical Glass Plant is Ukraine’s leading manufacturer of ampoules for pharmaceuticals.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Turkey will tighten phytosanitary controls on the import, export, re-export, and transit of plants and plant products, including wheat, effective August 4, 2026, according to the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection (Derzhprodsposhchivsluzhba).
The tightening of requirements is related to Turkey’s adoption of a new Plant Quarantine Regulation, which repeals the previous Quarantine Regulation.
“Since wheat imported into the Republic of Turkey serves as a host plant for harmful organisms such as Tilletia barclayana, Tilletia indica, Tilletia caries, Tilletia controversa, and Tilletia laevis (Tilletia foetida), the Republic of Turkey has strengthened controls to detect these harmful organisms in wheat shipments,” the statement said.
If these pests are detected, Ukrainian exporters will be denied a phytosanitary certificate pursuant to Article 46 of Ukraine’s Law “On Plant Quarantine.”
