History of the company
The history of the VITAGRO Group of Companies began with the establishment of the private industrial company in 1999, which in the first stage of its activity was engaged in the trade of fuels and lubricants.
Establishment of the PE 'Industrial Company'
The small town of Volochysk, located in the Khmelnytsky region, is where the Industrial Company, a fuel and lubricants trading business, was founded. The company was established by 19-year-old Serhii Labaziuk, who led a small but close-knit team of employees. Their hard work and perseverance laid the groundwork for the company's future success. The first tractors and lorries were acquired through a barter system, marking the beginning of a significant new phase of development for VITAGRO.
An industrial company is expanding its operations.
The company provides agricultural services to farms and agricultural enterprises in the Khmelnytsky region by utilizing its existing technical facilities. In the 2000s, operating in this sector was quite risky due to low product value, high input costs, and the unpredictability of the industry. Despite these challenges, the company gradually increased its material resources, expanded its team, and attracted new customers. Most importantly, through timely and high-quality execution of tasks, the company strengthened its position, established itself on the industrial map of Ukraine, and prepared for new achievements.
Private company Agrarian Company 2004 is established
In October 2004, Agrarian Company 2004 was established as a private company, with Petro Labaziuk serving as its General Director. The company began operations on a small 1,200-hectare plot in the village of Popivtsi, located in the Volochysk district of the Khmelnytsky region. Over time, Agrarian Company 2004 expanded its footprint by acquiring land in neighboring villages and eventually extending its reach into other regions. Currently, the company operates in the Khmelnytsky, Rivne, and Ternopil regions.
Dairy Farming
Dairy farming has become a key activity for VITAGRO Agro Holding. Each year, the number of cattle increases due to our own fodder production and a well-established fattening program, resulting in significantly higher milk yields. The holding operates eight highly productive farms, all equipped with milk pipelines and milking parlors. To enhance overall production, we prioritize creating comfortable living conditions for the animals and developing a diet that fulfills all the physiological needs of the cows.
Increase in the area under cultivation
In 2008, the private enterprise "Agrarian Company 2004" was merged with the private enterprise "Chemerovetska Food Company", which was engaged in land cultivation on the territory of the Ivakhnovetska and Svirshkovetska village communities of the Chemerovetska district. As a result of this merger, the area of agricultural land owned by Agrarian Company in 2004 almost doubled to 8,000 hectares.
The area of arable land totals 50,000 hectares.
From 2009 to 2014, Agrarian Company 2004 LLC actively merged various agricultural enterprises located in the Volochysk, Horodok, Kamyanets-Podilsky, Chemerovets, Khmelnytsky, Yarmolynsky, Iziaslavsky, and Polonsky districts of the Khmelnytsky region, as well as the Borshchivsky district of Ternopil region. As a result of these mergers, the total area of arable land increased to 50,000 hectares, which enabled the company to achieve a higher level of development.
Horticulture
In 2009, the management decided to revive horticulture in the Khmelnytsky region. The first hectares were allocated for planting in Svirshkivtsi. Today, the company's orchards cover 700 hectares, located in Svirshkivtsi and Velyki Zherebky in the Volochysk district. The orchards grow apples, pears, cherries, plums, and currants. With professional care and adherence to agro-technical requirements, the company consistently produces good harvests year after year. The fruit is successfully sold in Ukraine and exported, despite strong competition. All products are certified.
Pig Breeding
In 2010, pig breeding was established at Agrarian Company 2004 LLC with the launch of a reproducer in Svirshkivtsi. By 2011, the first pig farm was built, with a capacity to raise 20,000 animals per year. Currently, there are six breeding farms and nine fattening complexes. At any given time, the total number of pigs being raised is 100,000, and approximately 10,000 pigs are sold each month.
Seed Production
Founded in 2013, the seed plant in the village of Lisovody has become a significant symbol of development in the region's agricultural sector. Initially, the plant had a processing capacity of 8 to 10 tonnes per hour. It is equipped with advanced equipment from the world-renowned manufacturer Cimbria. A unique feature of the plant is its emphasis on the priority cleaning of seeds, which helps to prevent damage during heavy loads.
The raw materials undergo several processing stages at the plant, including cleaning, calibrating, and sorting. Today, the plant's elevator line is designed to handle 50 tonnes of seeds per hour, and the total capacity of the elevator is 5,000 tonnes.
Sorting line
In 2014, the first phase of a refrigerator with a controlled gas environment was commissioned, featuring a storage capacity of 5,000 tonnes of fruit. Subsequently, the second phase was completed, and an additional cold store with a sorting line is currently under construction in the village of Zherebky. This new facility will have the capacity to store another 5,000 tonnes of apples. Now, the entire storage and sorting complex is the most modern of its kind, with a total capacity of 12,000 tonnes for fruits and vegetables.
Feed Mill
To meet its feed requirements, the Group constructed a modern feed mill in 2014 in the Horodok district of the Khmelnytsky region. This facility operates as a nearly closed-loop production system, producing high-quality and balanced feed. In 2015, the first stage of the elevator was commissioned to ensure the high-quality storage of raw materials for feed production.
Renewal of machinery and tractors
Agrarian Company 2004 substantially upgraded its machinery fleet in 2016, incorporating equipment from leading global brands such as combine harvesters, tractors, mineral fertilizer spreaders, and harrows.
Pumpkin seeds
In 2016, pumpkins were introduced as a new crop in the fields. That same year, a pumpkin seed processing plant was established in Mikhnovo, located in the Izyaslav district. The seeds produced at this facility are exported to meet the demands of the pharmaceutical industry.
Oil Press Production
The oil press production began in January 2017 with the establishment of an oil-pressing plant in Volochysk. The main crop processed at this facility is sunflower, with a processing capacity of 120 tonnes per day. This production operates in a waste-free manner; part of the hull is used as fuel for the boiler house, and all by-products are recycled. The oil mill is certified according to two European standards: GMP+B2 and ISCC, and it undergoes annual inspections to ensure the safety, hygiene, and quality of the finished products.
Elevators
In 2017, we opened our first elevator in Zakupna village, located in the Chemerovets district of the Khmelnytskyi region. This facility has a storage capacity of 82,000 tonnes. Here, we store, clean, dry, and enhance the quality of grain. Its proximity to railway lines facilitates easy transportation. By 2019, after completing the third stage of construction, the granary's one-time storage capacity will increase to 108,000 tonnes of grain.
Land bank
In 2018, AMCU granted the company permission to acquire 100% of the shares in two agricultural companies, Agrofirma Trypillia and Radyvyliv Agro. The land bank has now grown to approximately 80,000 hectares.
Elevator in the village of Pustomyvanne
In 2019, a new elevator was commissioned in the village of Pustomyvanne, located in the Rivne region. This elevator has a simultaneous storage capacity of 48,000 tonnes and is capable of handling various types of grain, including wheat, barley, maize, sunflower seeds, rapeseed, and soya beans. Its strategic location near the railway line enables it to dispatch up to 54 wagons per day.
Elevator in Volochysk
In 2020, we commissioned a grain elevator in Volochysk, Khmelnytsky Region, with a capacity of 40.5 million tonnes. The elevator is designed to handle wheat, peas, barley, maize, and sunflower seeds.
Elevator in the village of Bohdanivtsi
In 2021, a grain elevator with a capacity of 44,000 tons was commissioned in the village of Bohdanivtsi, located in the Khmelnytskyi region. This elevator is capable of handling all types of grain.
Elevator in Izyaslav
In 2022, a grain elevator was established in Izyaslav, located in the Khmelnytskyi Region.
Growing vegetables
In 2023, the VITAGRO agricultural holding will launch a vegetable growing project aimed at providing Ukrainian consumers with fresh vegetables. To this end, 50 hectares will be dedicated to cultivating carrots, onions, and beetroot.
1999
Establishment of the PE 'Industrial Company'
The small town of Volochysk, located in the Khmelnytsky region, is where the Industrial Company, a fuel and lubricants trading business, was founded. The company was established by 19-year-old Serhii Labaziuk, who led a small but close-knit team of employees. Their hard work and perseverance laid the groundwork for the company's future success. The first tractors and lorries were acquired through a barter system, marking the beginning of a significant new phase of development for VITAGRO.
2002
An industrial company is expanding its operations.
The company provides agricultural services to farms and agricultural enterprises in the Khmelnytsky region by utilizing its existing technical facilities. In the 2000s, operating in this sector was quite risky due to low product value, high input costs, and the unpredictability of the industry. Despite these challenges, the company gradually increased its material resources, expanded its team, and attracted new customers. Most importantly, through timely and high-quality execution of tasks, the company strengthened its position, established itself on the industrial map of Ukraine, and prepared for new achievements.
2004
Private company Agrarian Company 2004 is established
In October 2004, Agrarian Company 2004 was established as a private company, with Petro Labaziuk serving as its General Director. The company began operations on a small 1,200-hectare plot in the village of Popivtsi, located in the Volochysk district of the Khmelnytsky region. Over time, Agrarian Company 2004 expanded its footprint by acquiring land in neighboring villages and eventually extending its reach into other regions. Currently, the company operates in the Khmelnytsky, Rivne, and Ternopil regions.
2007
Dairy Farming
Dairy farming has become a key activity for VITAGRO Agro Holding. Each year, the number of cattle increases due to our own fodder production and a well-established fattening program, resulting in significantly higher milk yields. The holding operates eight highly productive farms, all equipped with milk pipelines and milking parlors. To enhance overall production, we prioritize creating comfortable living conditions for the animals and developing a diet that fulfills all the physiological needs of the cows.
2008
Increase in the area under cultivation
In 2008, the private enterprise "Agrarian Company 2004" was merged with the private enterprise "Chemerovetska Food Company", which was engaged in land cultivation on the territory of the Ivakhnovetska and Svirshkovetska village communities of the Chemerovetska district. As a result of this merger, the area of agricultural land owned by Agrarian Company in 2004 almost doubled to 8,000 hectares.
2009
The area of arable land totals 50,000 hectares.
From 2009 to 2014, Agrarian Company 2004 LLC actively merged various agricultural enterprises located in the Volochysk, Horodok, Kamyanets-Podilsky, Chemerovets, Khmelnytsky, Yarmolynsky, Iziaslavsky, and Polonsky districts of the Khmelnytsky region, as well as the Borshchivsky district of Ternopil region. As a result of these mergers, the total area of arable land increased to 50,000 hectares, which enabled the company to achieve a higher level of development.
Horticulture
In 2009, the management decided to revive horticulture in the Khmelnytsky region. The first hectares were allocated for planting in Svirshkivtsi. Today, the company's orchards cover 700 hectares, located in Svirshkivtsi and Velyki Zherebky in the Volochysk district. The orchards grow apples, pears, cherries, plums, and currants. With professional care and adherence to agro-technical requirements, the company consistently produces good harvests year after year. The fruit is successfully sold in Ukraine and exported, despite strong competition. All products are certified.
2010
Pig Breeding
In 2010, pig breeding was established at Agrarian Company 2004 LLC with the launch of a reproducer in Svirshkivtsi. By 2011, the first pig farm was built, with a capacity to raise 20,000 animals per year. Currently, there are six breeding farms and nine fattening complexes. At any given time, the total number of pigs being raised is 100,000, and approximately 10,000 pigs are sold each month.
2013
Seed Production
Founded in 2013, the seed plant in the village of Lisovody has become a significant symbol of development in the region's agricultural sector. Initially, the plant had a processing capacity of 8 to 10 tonnes per hour. It is equipped with advanced equipment from the world-renowned manufacturer Cimbria. A unique feature of the plant is its emphasis on the priority cleaning of seeds, which helps to prevent damage during heavy loads.
The raw materials undergo several processing stages at the plant, including cleaning, calibrating, and sorting. Today, the plant's elevator line is designed to handle 50 tonnes of seeds per hour, and the total capacity of the elevator is 5,000 tonnes.
2014
Sorting line
In 2014, the first phase of a refrigerator with a controlled gas environment was commissioned, featuring a storage capacity of 5,000 tonnes of fruit. Subsequently, the second phase was completed, and an additional cold store with a sorting line is currently under construction in the village of Zherebky. This new facility will have the capacity to store another 5,000 tonnes of apples. Now, the entire storage and sorting complex is the most modern of its kind, with a total capacity of 12,000 tonnes for fruits and vegetables.
Feed Mill
To meet its feed requirements, the Group constructed a modern feed mill in 2014 in the Horodok district of the Khmelnytsky region. This facility operates as a nearly closed-loop production system, producing high-quality and balanced feed. In 2015, the first stage of the elevator was commissioned to ensure the high-quality storage of raw materials for feed production.
2016
Renewal of machinery and tractors
Agrarian Company 2004 substantially upgraded its machinery fleet in 2016, incorporating equipment from leading global brands such as combine harvesters, tractors, mineral fertilizer spreaders, and harrows.
Pumpkin seeds
In 2016, pumpkins were introduced as a new crop in the fields. That same year, a pumpkin seed processing plant was established in Mikhnovo, located in the Izyaslav district. The seeds produced at this facility are exported to meet the demands of the pharmaceutical industry.
2017
Oil Press Production
The oil press production began in January 2017 with the establishment of an oil-pressing plant in Volochysk. The main crop processed at this facility is sunflower, with a processing capacity of 120 tonnes per day. This production operates in a waste-free manner; part of the hull is used as fuel for the boiler house, and all by-products are recycled. The oil mill is certified according to two European standards: GMP+B2 and ISCC, and it undergoes annual inspections to ensure the safety, hygiene, and quality of the finished products.
Elevators
In 2017, we opened our first elevator in Zakupna village, located in the Chemerovets district of the Khmelnytskyi region. This facility has a storage capacity of 82,000 tonnes. Here, we store, clean, dry, and enhance the quality of grain. Its proximity to railway lines facilitates easy transportation. By 2019, after completing the third stage of construction, the granary's one-time storage capacity will increase to 108,000 tonnes of grain.
2018
Land bank
In 2018, AMCU granted the company permission to acquire 100% of the shares in two agricultural companies, Agrofirma Trypillia and Radyvyliv Agro. The land bank has now grown to approximately 80,000 hectares.
2019
Elevator in the village of Pustomyvanne
In 2019, a new elevator was commissioned in the village of Pustomyvanne, located in the Rivne region. This elevator has a simultaneous storage capacity of 48,000 tonnes and is capable of handling various types of grain, including wheat, barley, maize, sunflower seeds, rapeseed, and soya beans. Its strategic location near the railway line enables it to dispatch up to 54 wagons per day.
2020
Elevator in Volochysk
In 2020, we commissioned a grain elevator in Volochysk, Khmelnytsky Region, with a capacity of 40.5 million tonnes. The elevator is designed to handle wheat, peas, barley, maize, and sunflower seeds.
2021
Elevator in the village of Bohdanivtsi
In 2021, a grain elevator with a capacity of 44,000 tons was commissioned in the village of Bohdanivtsi, located in the Khmelnytskyi region. This elevator is capable of handling all types of grain.
2022
Elevator in Izyaslav
In 2022, a grain elevator was established in Izyaslav, located in the Khmelnytskyi Region.
2023
Growing vegetables
In 2023, the VITAGRO agricultural holding will launch a vegetable growing project aimed at providing Ukrainian consumers with fresh vegetables. To this end, 50 hectares will be dedicated to cultivating carrots, onions, and beetroot.