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WHO WE ARE

Because of the war in our country, Ukraine, we have faced a great number of challenges: save working places, restoring supply chains being cut by partners’ production facilities devastation, support our army, volunteer daily by assisting people who were forced to leave home fleeing the war.

 

The necessity to promote our country to the world became our urgent need and challenge at the same time. We have united to promote our products made-in-Ukraine.

 

Our primary Goal and Vision is to have customers get to know about Ukraine, through our high quality CPG products on supermarket shelves throughout the world.

OUR MEMBERS ARE

Ukrainian Small and Medium Enterprises

Officially registered and worked in Ukraine for more than 2 years

High-quality specialty food products producers

Not connected in any way to russia

Proactive and ready to expand 

HOW ALLIANCE WORKS

1

Promotion

  • Promote Ukrainian SMEs on foreign markets 

  • Work on special conditions for Ukrainian specialty products to cooperate with retail chains across the World 

  • Collective booths at the most important International Food events 

2

Consulting

  • Consulting for UFMA Members in areas of export, distribution, packaging, certification, market analytics, promotion 

3

Representation

  • Become the single point of contact for importers, distributors, retailers, who want to import UA specialty products 

  • Trade missions and other important events for promotion and cooperation

OUR COMPANIES

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Smakuli

Cookies and Snacks

Is a family company that specializes in the production of gluten-free and lactose-free products.

Smakuli was created after the family needed a gluten-free diet for children. Ruslana Rymarska, Founder & CEO, was inspired by a book inherited from her grandmother with family recipes and has implemented corporate social responsibility, and based on huge traditional heritage and deep understanding of the market she has launched a range of trending products. The company has its own social corporate responsibility. 

To ensure the food safety of its products, Pripravka uses steam sterilization. Steam sterilization kills 99.9% of harmful bacteria.

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Leopol

Vegan Chocolate

Delicious chocolate carob bars and chocolate carob pastes without sugar, gluten and lactose.

The history of the company began in a small kitchen of a rented apartment, when Serhii started in 2017.

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Stodola

Sauces and pickled veggies

Pickled cucumbers, squash, beans in tomato sauce, adjika, yellow tomato juice, kale chips and even rhubarb jam – all are available within the STODOLA brand. 

They started their journey with the beginning of the war in Eastern Ukraine in 2014, when Yan Ostrovskyi’s family started cooking food for the military. Later people who wanted to buy products for home consumption began to contact Yan.

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Lviv handmade chocolate

Chocolate

Chocolate pralines, bars and chocolate dragees, produced exclusively by hand according to unique recipes. The first candies were sold out in a matter of hours in the center of Lviv.

 

Natalia Dubova is the creator of most of the recipes and flavor combinations of the Lviv Handmade Chocolate.

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Sneco

Cheese Snacks

TM "snEco" was founded in 2015 by two brothers, Vadim and Pylyp. They set out to create a delicious cheese snack that would keep up with the fast-paced modern lifestyle. They came up with the first certified eco-snack made from top-notch cheese. The secret behind it? An amazing patented technology called low-temperature drying, which keeps all the goodness intact while making the cheese light and crispy.

 

Now, here's the real kicker: the product is made without any preservatives, artificial colors or flavor enhancers. It's got only one ingredient, and that's 100% natural cheese; it is also gluten-free, packed with protein, and loaded with all the taste and benefits of cheese!

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Yogoda

Drinks

YOGODA - high-quality mixes of various fruits, berries, ginger, honey, and spices to  make a fantastic instant natural beverage. Making the company the pioneer of this category of drinks in Ukraine.

To produce fruit and berry blends, only premium Ukrainian manufacturers and global suppliers of fruits and berries are selected. Then, products undergoe a special gentle pasteurization procedure that allows preserving the flavors and properties of the berries and fruits to the maximum.

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Pripravka

Spices

TM Pripravka was established 22 years ago in Kharkiv. Today, Pripravka is the market leader in natural seasonings and spices in Ukraine. The company shapes the category of seasonings and spices in Ukraine, dictating trends in improving the level of quality and variety of flavors to other market players and large chains. That is why the spices used for the production of seasonings are characterized by a high content of essential oils, which guarantee a rich taste and aroma. Pripravka seasonings also contain unique ingredients: natural orange juice, dried cheese, smoked tomatoes, and Sichuan pepper.

To ensure the food safety of its products, Pripravka uses steam sterilization. Steam sterilization kills 99.9% of harmful bacteria.

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La Botanica

Frozen Starters

I always regarded food as art, something that can add elegance to very simple meals, but also as art which can be multiplied and keep really high standards in tastes and quality. Its  one of the most important features of food for big caterers and hoteliers. So welcome LaBotanica starters as your small aesthetic and financially effective assistants)

Having 10 years of experience in catering business in Ukraine we created products which serve as a solution for the major problem of all Horeca players - limited resources of hands in the kitchen, no waste food and always ready to serve a welcome part of any kind of event. 

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Truemix

Soups

Truemix Ukraine was founded in 2019 by a Swiss company, led by a French CEO. It successfully combined Swiss precision, French love and enjoyment of food, with Ukrainian devotion. The company specializes in the development, production, and implementation of technological, flavor-aromatic, and complex additives for the food industry.This led them to creating a range of instant soup and quick breakfasts that are nutritious and based on traditional Ukrainian recipes.  

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Ogo Food

Fruit rolls

ОGО FOOD was created by Lilya and Vitaliy in 2020. As parents they decided to prepare something healthy for their child instead of candies, and that's how the idea of making fruit rolls came about.

Pastylla is a tasty, healthy, and nutritious snack or treat that serves as a great alternative to traditional sugary candies.

The main feature of the recipe is the low cooking temperature, which preserves the original taste and all the natural beneficial qualities of the ingredients.

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Chocoboom

Chocolate and waffle candies

The story of Chocoboom began in 2009 when Irina Petlitska dreamed of creating a delicious and high-quality chocolate without trans fats or palm oil. Fast forward to the summer of 2023, and Chocoboom received the "Eco Lifestyle" certificate, confirming that the company uses environmentally friendly production, is socially responsible, and cares about its customers and preserving the environment.

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Delicious Tradition

Pastille

Delicious Tradition is a family business with a history of over thirty years. 

The brand's philosophy is based on a simple rule: “Do everything as if it were for yourself and your loved ones."

Today, Delicious Tradition has become a well-established company , with a product range from: Churchkhela, made according to ancient recipes, pastila, pickles, fresh fruits and vegetables.

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KR ingredients

Vegan food, sauces and marinades

KR Ingredients is a food production company, founded in 2016 by Roman Kvashenko. The enterprise specializes in manufacturing vegan food, sauces and marinades, as well as ingredients for the B2B market.  

 

Prior to starting his own production company, Roman has already worked in the food industry for almost 15 years. He was importing foreign ingredients for the food industry from all around the world and worked with most market leaders in Ukraine.  In 2016, he decided to take a risk and start creating his own products. 

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Ledova

freeze-dried products

Ledova LLC was founded in 2019 by several ideological owners who believe that the future lies in freeze-dried products.

 

Freeze-dried is a method of preserving the nutritional and beneficial properties of products.

Freeze-dried allows you to get unique products that retain all their useful properties, taste and aromatic qualities, but at the same time their shelf life increases 10 times. The shelf life of freeze-dried products is 2 years.

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Lol&Pop

Marshmallows and caramels 

Entering the Ukrainian retail network was short in coming; LOL&POP candies appeared on the shelves of Goodwine (a fine food grocery store in Ukraine) supermarket in the same year.

During 2014-2015, the company began a robust development. Franchise offices were opened in Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, and Israel. A large-scale expansion of production capacities and assortment followed this.

 

LOL&POP entered the US market in TJ Maxx and HomeSense in 2020 and obtained FDA certification.

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Father's Wine

Wine

Father’s Wine Winery is the Ukranian modern craft family winery; creating bright original wines from unique varieties.

In 2019, the brand successfully received a license as a small winemaker and officially entered the retail market; becoming the first winery in the history of Ternopil region with its own grapes! 

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Vegan Products

Prema's plant-based alternatives are crafted from premium ingredients to deliver exceptional taste and texture. We produce vegan sausages, plant-based meat, and herbal teas. When you choose our products, you're getting a healthy and sustainable alternative to traditional meat products that will enhance your diet and support a mindful, responsible lifestyle.

Prema is a brand that grew from a dream into reality in 2022. 
Born in Ukraine. 
Inspired by the world.

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Cereals and flour

Healthy food - healthy life! 
Zernovita Trading House is part of the IPS Group, a leading Ukrainian holding with over 20 years of experience in producing high-quality cereals and pasta. We focus on eco-friendly, nutritious products that support a healthy lifestyle. 

Zernovita began its journey in 2001 in the village of Ozeryanka in Zhytomyr region with a simple family idea - to create truly high-quality buckwheat groats for breakfast. From a small production facility, it has grown to become one of the five largest buckwheat producers in Ukraine, constantly expanding its product range to include wheat, barley, rice, flour, breads, oatmeal, and later egg pasta.

 

Today, Zernovita continues to introduce new healthy products to people around the world, while maintaining its focus on quality, naturalness, and innovation. And the company's main goal is to feed the world with Ukrainian cereals in the best traditions.

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Crispy vegetables

Nammi Food LTD is an innovative food manufacturing company focused on developing next-generation healthy snacks that combine advanced food technology, clean-label principles, and high nutritional value.

Nammi snacks are designed for multiple use cases:

  • healthy on-the-go snacking

  • solutions for travel, outdoor activities, and long-term storage

  • toppings for HoReCa and gastronomy concepts

This versatility allows the product to extend beyond the traditional snack category.

The company specializes in a unique category of vegetable-based snacks produced using freeze-drying technology — a process that gently removes moisture from fresh vegetables while preserving up to 95–98% of their original nutrients. 

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Bakery production

The company’s journey began with a focus on classic bakery products, developing recipes that combine simplicity, quality ingredients, and authentic tastes familiar to generations. Over time, this experience evolved into the creation of modern snack products based on bakery expertise.

Inspired by traditional recipes and adapting them to contemporary lifestyles, KHLIB-TRADE has transformed everyday bakery into convenient and innovative snacking solutions. The company continues to build on its heritage while responding to changing consumer needs, offering products that balance taste, quality, and modern dietary preferences.

UFMA ADVISORY BOARD

This Board has been forming gradually since May 2024 — without fanfare, but with a clear understanding of how vital strategic guidance, business networking, and reputational strength are for the Ukrainian Food Manufacturers Alliance. Each member is not only a high-level expert, but also someone who genuinely cares about Ukraine’s place on the global map.

Alla Lopatkina

Chair of the Advisory Board.

Ukrainian-American entrepreneur, founder of Nortia Logistics Inc and the charitable organization UA Resistance (USA), and producer of the Phoenix Art Project at Burning Man 2023. Thanks to our partnership with Alla, UFMA opened its Chicago office in 2024. Her superpower is bringing people together around strong ideas, building lasting relationships, inspiring action — and always thinking ten steps ahead.

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Olha Mandyuk

Executive Director, Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (CUCC).

Under Olha's leadership, UFMA’s trade mission to Canada took place in May 2024. Since then, our strategic partnership has grown stronger, supporting Ukrainian brands on their way to the North American market.

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Olga Trofimtseva

AgriFood Lead at the Ukrainian Facility Platform, PhD in Agricultural Sciences, former Acting Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine.

She provides strategic navigation for Ukraine’s agri-food sector — especially in entering the EU markets — and serves as a trusted advisor and ambassador with a long-term vision.

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Iryna Pshenna

CEO and Co-founder of MindCapitalPro.

With over 30 years of experience in finance, investment banking, and real estate, Iryna supports us in developing strategic partnerships in the U.S. and launching Ukraine’s first incubator for food manufacturers. She believes in Ukraine as a land of solutions — and teaches us to think big.

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Yuliia Popovych

Managing Partner at Attorneys Association Jus Collegium, Chairwoman of the Public Procurement Committee, Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce.

With over 20 years of experience in law and public administration, Yuliia combines strategic thinking with genuine empathy — bridging the worlds of business and public policy.

For the Alliance, she supports advocacy and regulatory work aimed at simplifying legal and trade barriers for Ukrainian producers — both in Ukraine and abroad.

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Gauthier Vasseur

Director, UC Berkeley Fisher Center for Business Analytics.

In 2024, with Gauthier’s support, UFMA and partners delivered an acceleration program at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business for 33 Ukrainian food producers.
Gauthier is that vital “bridge” between Silicon Valley and Ukrainian entrepreneurship.

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OUR TEAM

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DR. Ruslana Rymarska

President

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Iryna Guchko

Partnership Development

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Oleg Brunets

Digital promotion, specialist

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Andrii Fediakin

Innovation project manager

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Mariya Hrom

Event Manager

Do You have great product(s) and want to join our Alliance?

  1. Fill in the form 

  2. If you meet entry requirements, we will contact you for an interview 

  3. If you pass the selection, You will be informed and receive a membership agreement  

  4. Agreement signed, Membership Fee paid, Welcome to UFMA! 

Thanks for submitting!

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