From October 19 to 23, 2024, Paris will host SIAL Paris 2024, one of the largest international exhibitions for the food industry, bringing together over 7,000 companies from 190 countries. This year, the event holds particular significance for Ukrainian producers, who aim not only to present their products but also to expand into new international markets. Marking its 60th anniversary, SIAL Paris offers exhibitors and visitors enhanced opportunities for business growth and partnerships. Among the 26 participants representing Ukraine at the National Stand are leading dairy producers and snack manufacturers poised to make an impact on the European and global markets through innovation, quality, and unique product solutions.

LLC Khorol Infant Nutrition Factory: Safety and Care for the Future

Khorol Infant Nutrition Factory (TM Malyutka, Malish) is renowned for its high-quality dairy products for children. For this company, participating in the exhibition for the second time, SIAL Paris is not just a platform for showcasing products but an opportunity to strengthen its presence in international markets.

Last time, they presented their range at SIAL Paris 2022, and this experience provided valuable insights into customer needs. As a result, this year's product lineup has been improved:

“The shelf life of our infant formulas has been extended from 12 to 18 months, and our formulation is now even closer to breast milk, incorporating new ingredients like demineralized whey,” the company stated.

“Our mission is to provide children worldwide with high-quality nutrition. Wherever there is a demand for our products, we are ready to collaborate,” added a company representative.

At SIAL Paris 2024, Khorol Infant Nutrition Factory aims to establish new partnerships, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America, where there is significant demand for quality infant nutrition. The company is also exploring opportunities to expand into European and Southeast Asian markets.

LLC Prime Snack: Leading the Way in Healthy Snacking

Another Ukrainian exhibitor, Prime Snack (TM snEco), specializing in healthy snacks, will present its innovative product-natural snEco snacks made from 100% cheese. These snacks are popular for their long shelf life without preservatives and their exceptional taste.

Following a relocation from Kharkiv to Mukachevo in 2022, Prime Snack successfully restored full production. “We had to relocate everything — from equipment to staff. Despite the challenges, we’ve continued to grow,” company representatives stated.

A key achievement for the company this year was winning the SIAL Innovation Award 2024, affirming the innovative nature of their products and significantly boosting the brand’s international reputation. This recognition marks an important milestone in the company’s development, unlocking new partnership opportunities and paving the way for global expansion.

At SIAL Paris 2024, Prime Snack plans to continue promoting its cheese snacks across the European market, seeking new distribution channels for products aimed at consumers who prioritize healthy and delicious eating options.

Dubnomoloko LLC : Ukrainian Cheeses for European Gourmets

Dubnomoloko (TM KOMO,ТМ CHEESE CLUB), will participate in SIAL Paris for the first time. The company plans to present a range of hard cheeses developed from its own recipes, as well as a new convenient tube cheese that has already attracted interest from potential partners.

“We are continuously refining our products while maintaining the highest standards of quality,” said a company spokesperson.

Dubnomoloko aims to leverage SIAL Paris as an entry point to new European markets, with a particular focus on the UK, Netherlands, and Germany. Recently, the company shared insights from its first participation in the Anuga Dairy 2023 exhibition in a video.

Dairy Company Galychyna LLC: Ambitions in the EU Market

Dairy company Galychyna (TM Galychyna), one of Ukraine's leading dairy companies, already has successful experience participating in international exhibitions, such as ANUGA-2023. Through contracts signed with companies from Italy and the Netherlands, Galychyna is actively expanding its presence in EU markets.

At SIAL Paris 2024, the company will present a new line of yogurts with exotic flavors, alongside other dairy products (yogurts, kefir, ryazhenka, butter) and plant-based drinks. 

“We are extremely proud that our products are made from milk collected in the environmentally clean region of the Carpathians. This is a combination of Ukrainian quality and European standards”, the company emphasizes. “Our ambitions are to strengthen our position in the EU market, represent Ukrainian products on the international stage, and demonstrate that Ukrainian dairy products can successfully compete with the best European brands”.

PERVOMAYSK MILK CANNING PLANT LLC: Tradition and Innovation

Pervomaysk Milk Canning Plant (TM Voloshkove Pole) will participate in SIAL Paris for the first time; however, the company already has experience in international exhibitions: “Exhibitions always provide a strong impetus for the development of the enterprise and the search for new assortments. The last exhibition, ANUGA, inspired our group of companies to create colored glazes for our cheese products, which will also be showcased at this year's exhibition”.

The company will also present its dairy conserves, which are bestsellers in the Ukrainian market, along with new products — condensed milk flavored with nuts, vanilla, coffee, and cocoa. 

“We have ambitious plans to expand into the markets of France, Portugal, and the Benelux countries”, they comment.

Organic Milk LLC: Organic Products with Consumer Care

Organic Milk (TM Organic Milk) is a recognized Ukrainian brand that has been producing organic dairy products for over ten years. The enterprise boasts the first organic dairy plant in Ukraine that uses its own raw materials. Currently, the company produces over 60 product lines, including milk, kefir, sour cream, yogurts, various types of cheeses, curds with vanilla, condensed milk, butter, and a range of lactose-free products.

“Our plans for the next year include expanding our product range in the domestic market and increasing the export markets for our products. To achieve this, we are actively exploring the European market and participating in international exhibitions”, emphasizes a company representative.

The livestock on the farm is fed exclusively certified organic feeds. The producer also cares for the welfare of animals, which have free access to outdoor areas. All stages of production, from “field to store shelves”, comply with high organic legislation standards in Ukraine and the European Union, strictly monitored by the certification body Organic Standard.

Conclusion

The participation of Ukrainian companies in SIAL Paris 2024 marks an important step toward global recognition. From innovative baby products to healthy snacks and traditional dairy offerings, Ukrainian producers are ready to impress the world. Events like SIAL provide them with opportunities to find new partners, secure beneficial contracts, and showcase their competitiveness in the global market. All the dairy companies represented at the national stand at SIAL Paris 2024 are authorized to export to the European Union. New challenges and opportunities lie ahead for Ukrainian business.

Find out more about the companies and their products.

The National Stand of Ukraine at SIAL Paris 2024 is organised by Ukrainian Food Association under the patronage of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, in partnership with the State Institution “Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office” (Ukraine), the state project Diia.Business, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Embassy of Ukraine in France and Nazovni platform, supported by: 

• Switzerland within the framework of the Swiss-Ukrainian Program “Higher Value Added Trade from the Organic and Dairy Sector in Ukraine” (QFTP), implemented by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL, Switzerland) in partnership with SAFOSO AG;

• The European Union and the German Government within the international cooperation program “EU4Business: SME Recovery, Competitiveness and Internationalisation”, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.