Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Lukas MTC PE (LLC ‘LUKAS’) is a prominent Ukrainian confectionery manufacturer headquartered in Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, known for producing high-quality sweet and bakery products. Founded by Vitaliy Lukatskyi, the company has grown into one of Ukraine’s leading private confectionery enterprises, supplying an extensive assortment of products to both domestic and international markets.

Core Business

Lukas specializes in the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of confectionery and bakery items, including chocolates, biscuits, croissants, snack bars, and sugar confections. The company operates under the ‘LUKAS’ brand and also offers OEM/private label services to distributors and retailers across Eastern Europe and CIS regions.

Product & Service Offerings

1. Confectionery Products

• Premium Boxed Chocolates
• Praline-based Candies
• Sugar-based Candies and Sweets

2. Bakery & Biscuits

• Cereal Cookies and Digestive Biscuits
• Delicate Butter and Shortbread Biscuits
• Filled and Glazed Biscuits

3. Cakes & Croissants

• Packaged Croissants (multiple fillings: chocolate, vanilla, berry)
• Cream-filled Cakes and Roll Cakes
• Sheet Cakes and Birthday Cakes

4. Snack & Cereal Bars

• Nut-based and Hazelnut Praline Bars
• Breakfast-style Cereal Snack Bars

Specialization and USP

Lukas MTC PE is distinguished by its integrated production model—covering recipe development, high-speed automated production, quality control, and logistics. The company prioritizes:

• Use of natural, locally sourced ingredients
• HACCP and ISO-aligned production safety protocols
• An extensive product line tailored for export compliance

Their flagship products such as chocolate pralines and croissants are well-known in retail chains throughout Ukraine, and are increasingly present in foreign markets due to expanding export capabilities.

Financial & Operational Insights

While official financial statements are not public, Ukrainian industry trade reports and commercial databases suggest the following:

• Estimated Annual Revenue: USD 8–12 million
• Manufacturing Capacity: Over 6,000 tons of confectionery and bakery goods per year
• Production Facilities: Multiple production lines with EU-standard machinery
• Workforce: Approximately 300–400 employees

Export & Shipment Data

Lukas has demonstrated robust export performance, leveraging its central Ukrainian location for efficient shipment to regional and international markets.

• Export Destinations: Poland, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Romania, Georgia, and other EU/CIS markets
• Export Volume: 300–500 containers annually (mixed confectionery products)
• OEM Partnerships: Supermarket chains and specialty food distributors
• Logistics: Multi-format packaging for palletized exports, including long shelf-life SKUs

Target Markets

• Confectionery distributors and importers in the EU and CIS regions
• Private label buyers in Eastern European supermarket chains
• International HORECA and vending product suppliers
• Online and specialty health snack retailers (cereal and nut bars)

Capabilities

• Private Label Services: Branding, packaging design, and product customization

• Certifications:

  • HACCP-certified facility
  • National Food Safety Certifications (Ukraine)
  • Compliance with EU labeling and shelf-life regulations

• Packaging Flexibility: Foil-wrapped, flow-pack, boxed, and blister formats for various retail tiers

Certifications and Compliance

Lukas operates within a highly regulated food manufacturing framework:

• HACCP Certification for production safety
• Ukrainian government-mandated food safety and hygiene compliance
• EU-aligned quality and labeling standards for exports

The company continues to improve traceability and environmental controls across its production chain.

Customer Testimonials

“Lukas croissants and snack cakes are a staple in our East European import list. Consistency, attractive packaging, and affordability make them a high-rotation product.” — Andrei Petrov, Product Manager, Baltic Grocers Ltd.

“Their chocolate pralines are premium in taste and presentation. We’ve had repeat orders every quarter for two years.” — Magda Romani, Private Label Buyer, FMCG Polska

Major Achievements

• Recognized by Ukrainian National Confectioners Association for export excellence
• Successfully introduced Lukas snack lines in over 10 countries across Europe and Central Asia
• Developed over 80 unique confectionery SKUs
• Maintains continuous expansion despite logistics disruptions from regional instability

Lukas MTC PE remains a reliable and innovative player in Eastern Europe’s confectionery landscape, combining tradition with modern manufacturing to deliver high-quality sweet products to a growing international audience.