The Bila Romashka pharmacy chain (part of Fozzy Group) opened its first wellness space in the village of Lisnyky near Kyiv on Thursday, the company’s press service reported.
“We have created an offline space that differs from a regular pharmacy or cosmetics store with a special assortment that previously could only be ordered online,” explained Natalia Smaglyuk, CEO of the Bila Romashka chain, whose words are quoted in the release.
The new Bila Romashka space is an offline store for health and beauty products with a wide selection of certified dietary supplements, vitamins, CBD, natural skincare cosmetics, hygiene products, and balanced nutrition products. Currently, the assortment includes almost 2,000 items from 43 brands from the US, France, Korea, Spain, Greece, and Ukraine. Among them are Thorne, Solaray, Nature’s Way, Apivita, Weleda, Now, VVBETTER, Dr. Althea, Panfruit, The Elements, and others. The store will also exclusively feature products from the Ukrainian brand Vitalis Balance. The entire range has been carefully selected by specialists with pharmaceutical expertise.
A consultant will work alongside the pharmacist in the store.
The Bila Romashka pharmacy chain (Fozzy Farm LLC) was established in 2001 and is part of the Fozzy Group. Currently, the chain has 95 pharmacies and one wellness space in 47 locations across Ukraine.
According to YouControl, at the end of the third quarter of 2025, the company received a net income of UAH 1.1 billion, which is 25% higher than in the same period last year, and its net loss amounted to UAH 110 million 567 thousand against UAH 61 million 708 thousand in the third quarter of 2024.
On November 13, 2025, the first meeting of the Council of Ministers of Trade and Investment of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan was held in Tashkent.
The event was aimed at strengthening practical cooperation between the countries of the region in the areas of trade, investment, and industrial cooperation, as well as implementing joint initiatives to increase mutual trade and create cooperative production facilities.
Particular attention was paid to the creation of working tools to increase trade turnover between the countries of the region to $20 billion, the formation of joint production sites under the “Made in Central Asia” brand, as well as the involvement of international financial institutions and large investors in the implementation of joint infrastructure and industrial projects.
It was noted that mutual trade between Uzbekistan and the countries of Central Asia is showing steady positive dynamics. While trade turnover amounted to $3.2 billion in 2017, by 2024 it had more than doubled, reaching $6.9 billion. In particular, trade turnover with Kazakhstan is approaching $4 billion, with Kyrgyzstan — $700 million, with Tajikistan — exceeding $570 million, and with Turkmenistan — more than doubling over the past five years to $1.15 billion. Trade with Azerbaijan has also shown significant growth, up 13% since the beginning of the year.
During the meeting, the need for further optimization of customs and border procedures, synchronization of transport and logistics infrastructure, and the creation of industrial hubs capable of uniting the production chains of the countries in the region was also emphasized. Particular attention was paid to issues of industrial cooperation, joint development of raw material and technological potential, and the development of exports of finished products with high added value.
Following the meeting, a joint communiqué was signed, setting out key agreements on deepening economic cooperation, developing cooperation and joint production, and creating new mechanisms for investment interaction.
ALVIVA GROUP, a leading player in Ukraine’s food industry, presented its first export brand, Alviva, at the Anuga 2025 international exhibition. The exhibition, which is the largest and most influential global platform for food and beverage manufacturers, took place from October 4 to 8, 2025, in Cologne, Germany.
The launch of the Alviva brand is a logical and consistent step in the implementation of the group’s strategy aimed at systematically expanding volumes, export geography, and diversifying the export range.
Today, the new multi-category brand’s product range includes 33 products in seven categories: wafers, long-life and sugar cookies, croissants, gingerbread, sandwich and toast bread, and snacks. The brand’s assortment focuses on formats, packaging, and flavors that are in stable demand in Europe and worldwide. The brand’s portfolio will be constantly replenished with new products that meet current consumer trends and will be expanded to 100 items in 9 categories.
The brand’s products are manufactured at nine of the group’s production sites in Kyiv, Kyiv, and Poltava regions. All enterprises comply with international ISO and HACCP standards.
“Our key goal is to increase exports of finished products. Over the next five years, we plan to bring the share of exports to 25% of total production. After all, exporting finished products not only diversifies the business, but also generates foreign currency revenue, which allows us to invest in modernization, automation, and innovation. This is the key to the sustainable development of ALVIVA GROUP,” said Oleksandr Varavka, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ALVIVA GROUP. “The creation of a single export brand, Alviva, will allow us to more effectively represent our diverse range of products on international markets, strengthening the group’s position as a reliable supplier of high-quality finished products from Ukraine.”
For two years, ALVIVA GROUP has demonstrated positive export dynamics, confirming the high competitiveness of Ukrainian products. In 2024, the group exported over 3,000 tons of products. In just seven months of this year, exports of KYIVHLIB brand products amounted to over 2,000 tons, which is 33% more than in the same period last year.
The group’s products are already well known to consumers in more than 30 countries around the world and are represented both in ethnic stores and in leading European retail chains: Lidl, Maxima, RIMI, Kaufland, Globus, NORFA, Żabka, Linella, №1, Bonus, etc.
About ALVIVA GROUP:
ALVIVA GROUP is an international group of companies in the food technology and services sector, united by common management, strategy, and mission: “To promote the health and well-being of consumers by producing high-quality and delicious food products.” The group’s product portfolio includes brands that have already won the favor of consumers: KYIVHLIB, Tarta, Tendi, Norden Brod, British Sandwich, KYIVMLYN. The group’s annual cash turnover exceeds UAH 9 billion*, and its payments to the state budget in taxes and fees amount to over UAH 1.2 billion. With a staff of over 6,000 employees, ALVIVA GROUP is among the TOP 100 best employers in Ukraine and TOP business investors in education in 2022-2025, and is one of the leading players in the food industry in Ukraine. The group’s export geography covers 30 countries around the world. The group’s land bank totals over 4,000 hectares in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions. Group website: alvivagroup.com
*financial indicators for 2024
A studio of comfortable lingerie by the Ukrainian brand brabrabra is scheduled to open in the capital’s Ocean Mall, the company’s press service reports.
“The brabrabra brand encourages everyone to choose themselves and comfortable underwear for themselves soon in a new studio at the Ocean Mall. This location will provide more opportunities to see the maximum variety of lingerie and leisurewear collections – completely different designs, fabrics and comfortable designs that guarantee a sense of comfort for everyone,” the press release says.
The studio will be located on 65 square meters. It is noted that the brabrabra brand has a wide range of sizes, from A to J and from XS to 4XL, which covers more than 90% of women’s bra requests. Professional brafitters from the brand’s team will help you determine the right size and choose comfortable underwear.
Ocean Mall is a retail resort shopping center. The total area is 300 thousand square meters and has a parking lot for 4 thousand cars. The mall has 800 shops and 50 restaurants. Among the largest tenants are Silpo grocery supermarket, flagship stores of the world’s largest retailers in the segments of fashion, sports, and home furnishings. More than 30 thousand square meters in Ocean Mall are dedicated to entertainment, including the Galaxy amusement park for the whole family and a seven-screen multiplex cinema.
Molton Brown is a British luxury cosmetics brand that has been impressing the world with its unique fragrances and environmental responsibility for over 50 years. Founded in 1971 in London, the brand combines the traditions of British perfumery with innovation and sustainability, which allows it to remain relevant in the global market.
Unique fragrances and environmental responsibility
Molton Brown is known for its unique fragrances created in collaboration with leading perfumers. Among them are fresh Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel, summer Delicious Rhubarb & Rose and luxurious Oudh & Gold. The brand pays special attention to details, ensuring a high concentration of fragrances in its products that meets the expectations of demanding consumers.
Environmental responsibility is a key principle of Molton Brown. The brand has never tested its products on animals and has been certified Leaping Bunny since 2012. The company’s production is carbon-neutral, using 100% renewable electricity since 2016 and recycling 97% of waste since 2021. By 2030, Molton Brown plans to have 50% of its packaging reusable or recyclable.
Global expansion
Molton Brown is actively expanding its presence in the global market. The brand successfully operates in North America, Australia, Europe, as well as in new markets in the Middle East and Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. According to Mark Johnson, President of AEMEA Cosmetics, the brand resonates well with consumers, aligning with their values and priorities for high quality, exceptional customer experience and innovative, sustainable product offerings.
Company history and structure
Molton Brown was founded in 1971 by Carolyn Burstyn and Michael Collis as a beauty salon on South Molton Street in London. Over time, the brand expanded to focus on the production of natural cosmetics and perfumes. In 2005, the Japanese company Kao Corporation acquired Molton Brown for £170 million, which allowed the brand to expand its presence in the international market.
Product range
Molton Brown offers a wide range of products, including.
Each product is created with attention to detail, using high quality ingredients and unique fragrance compositions.
Molton Brown is an example of a brand that combines tradition and innovation to create products that meet modern consumer demands. Thanks to unique fragrances, environmental responsibility and global expansion, the brand continues to strengthen its position in the global luxury cosmetics market.
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Anna Gorkun, the founder of the premium Ukrainian wine brand 46 Parallel, has signed the first M&A agreement in the Ukrainian wine industry in the last 15 years and attracted an investor – the international group of companies Vinos de La Luz, which is known for its wineries in the USA, Argentina, Spain and Italy.
“A little less than a month ago we signed an agreement under which all 100% passed to the new owners – Vinos de La Luz, a group of companies that owns production facilities in the USA, Argentina, Spain and Italy. This is a significant event not only for the company itself, but also for the Ukrainian economy as a whole. The very fact that during the war a foreign investor acquires Ukrainian business and intends to develop it exactly in Ukraine, with a Ukrainian team and supporting the philosophy of the brand to remain Proudly Ukrainian is a victory and a huge achievement,” Gorkun wrote on Facebook.
She noted that thanks to the agreement, the trademarks of 46 Parallel Wine Group (in particular, Grand Admiral, El Capitan and Apostrophe) are now part of the global portfolio of Vinos de La Luz, which has more than 100 years of history of wine production.
46 Parallel Wine Group is incorporated in 2019 in Kiev. Under Gorkun’s leadership, the company’s wines have won more than 115 medals at reputable international and national competitions. The company also represents Ukraine on the world stage, in particular at the Wine Museum in Bordeaux (France). At the time of signing the agreement, the company’s products were represented on the markets of Ukraine and Japan.
According to Opendatabot, the company’s revenue in 2023 amounted to UAH 5.473 million, which is 1.8 times less than in 2022 and 3.4 times less than pre-war 2021. Net loss in 2023 amounted to UAH 698.3 thousand compared to UAH 2.64 million net profit in 2022. The company’s assets in 2023 decreased by 23.3% to UAH 9.464 mln, and debt obligations by 33.3% to UAH 4.35 mln. The authorized capital is UAH 845 thousand.
The beneficiary of the company since December 2014 is Natalia Burlachenko through Big Wines LLC, which owns 100% of shares of Parallel Wine Group LLC 46.
Vinos de La Luz is an international group of companies with its own wineries in the United States, Argentina, Spain and Italy, with more than a century of experience in winemaking. The group actively develops wine brands of different origins and is present in numerous global markets.
