Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Confectionery, Bakery Products
Products:
Biscuits: Sweet biscuits, Crackers, Puff pastries
Confectionery: Caramel candies
Pasta: Various types of pasta products
Grona LLC is a well-established Ukrainian manufacturer and exporter of high-quality confectionery and bakery products. Headquartered in Skvyra, Ukraine, Grona has become one of the country's prominent producers of biscuits, crackers, pastries, and caramel confectionery, with a growing footprint across Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Core Business and Product Offerings
Grona operates a modern production facility and specializes in a broad range of sweet and savory snacks under its flagship brand. Their primary product categories include:
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Biscuits
- Sweet Biscuits
- Sandwich Biscuits
- Chocolate-coated Biscuits
- Mini Biscuits for kids
- Crackers and Puff Pastries
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Confectionery
- Caramel Candies (individually wrapped and bulk)
- Toffee and Chewy Sweets
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Pasta Products
- Traditional short and long-cut pasta
- Specialty pasta types for local and export markets
The brand's portfolio is tailored for retail chains, private label contracts, and bulk buyers across various international markets.
Specialisation and Unique Selling Proposition
Grona distinguishes itself in the FMCG space with:
- European-standard production facilities equipped with automated baking and packaging lines
- Wide variety of SKUs to serve diverse markets from economy to premium segments
- Strong domestic brand recognition in Ukraine and increasing visibility abroad
- Flexible OEM/private label services for large-scale international buyers
The company's ability to maintain flavor consistency, attractive packaging, and competitive pricing has contributed to its sustained export growth.
Target Markets
Grona exports to a range of international destinations with key focus regions including:
- Eastern Europe: Moldova, Romania, Belarus
- Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
- Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq
- Africa and Southeast Asia: Select partnerships in Kenya, Philippines, and Vietnam
Their products are commonly found in supermarkets, hypermarkets, and through foodservice distributors.
Capabilities
Grona’s production infrastructure in Skvyra includes:
- Fully automated biscuit production lines
- Caramel and toffee manufacturing sections
- Pasta extrusion and drying equipment
- On-site quality control and packaging facilities
- Warehouse and export logistics coordination center
With a large assortment of products and packaging sizes ranging from 40g to 1kg, Grona serves both retail and bulk packaging requirements efficiently.
Certifications and Compliance
While specific certifications are not listed publicly, the company operates under:
- HACCP-aligned production practices
- Compliance with Ukrainian and international food safety standards
- Products meeting EAEU and Middle East import regulations
This ensures readiness for cross-border export operations and private label collaborations.
Financials and Export Shipment Record
Based on available data from trade platforms (ImportYeti, Volza) and market activity:
- Over 500+ export shipments in the last three years
- Top exported items: Sandwich biscuits, chocolate-coated mini biscuits, and caramel candies
- Export container frequency: 15–20 per month during peak seasons
- Estimated export revenue: Between $8 million – $12 million annually
These figures place Grona among Ukraine’s leading mid-sized exporters of processed food goods.
Recognitions and Industry Positioning
- Strong reputation as a trusted Ukrainian biscuit and candy brand
- Consistent participation in food trade expos such as:
- WorldFood Ukraine
- Gulfood Dubai
- Prodexpo Moscow
- Recognized for high shelf appeal, especially in markets with Eastern European diaspora
Their success stems from maintaining a balance between traditional recipes and modern manufacturing.
Customer Testimonials
Though no public testimonials are published, trade feedback indicates:
- Consistent product quality and packaging
- Reliable delivery timelines and customs compliance
- Strong value proposition for importers targeting mainstream retail
International buyers value Grona's adaptability in fulfilling both branded and private label demands.
Major Achievements
- Exported to over 20 countries globally with consistent growth
- Maintained over 300 SKUs across biscuit and candy lines
- Developed a large-scale private label service platform
- Built a national brand reputation in Ukraine since inception
- Achieved significant export penetration in Central Asia and the Middle East
Grona LLC continues to rise as a versatile, quality-focused, and export-driven manufacturer of biscuits and confectionery, building on Ukraine’s agricultural strengths and growing international demand for affordable indulgent snacks.