Contract for 80,000 Snack Packs per Year: Achievements of the Ukrainian Food Industry with Ukraine-Ready4EU
IT ClusterUkrainian food producers are already receiving their first orders from European partners and entering new markets. A €2,500 grant from Ukraine-Ready4EU, together with the support of Kharkiv IT Cluster, helps companies showcase their products abroad, sign contracts, and establish dozens of new business connections, increasing their visibility on the international market 👇
+20 “hot” contacts for export development
A successful example of a strong start is Stodola LLC, a company specializing in organic products. Thanks to the €2,500 grant, it presented its products to international partners. The results exceeded expectations:
- Agreed on test shipments to the Czech Republic (Green Heads) and the United Kingdom (DEVOR TRADE LTD)
- Secured prospects for contracts of 80–100,000 packages per year
- Coordinated with three partners for potential regular purchases of 3–5 truckloads per year
- Made first export deliveries to Spain and the USA, and is continuing negotiations with importers
“We thank Kharkiv IT Cluster for their expert support, from submitting the grant application to negotiating with partners. After testing samples in European offices, we gained over 20 new contacts, which became an important step in expanding our supply,” says the Stodola LLC team.
Featured in a British Food Innovation Magazine
Stodola LLC’s products attracted attention not only from buyers but also from professional media. Their crackers were featured in a British international food innovation magazine and nominated for a 2025 industry award.
“We never imagined our products would be written about in a British magazine. This helped promote our brand and increased trust in Ukrainian producers in Europe,” says a Stodola LLC representative.
Ready to scale abroad?
The Ukraine-Ready4EU program provides Ukrainian businesses with financial support to participate in exhibitions and presentations. Kharkiv IT Cluster helps companies develop a strategy, present their products effectively, and find new partners. This enables Ukrainian companies to enter international markets faster and expand collaborations without unnecessary risks.
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