Leading Ukrainian agricultural companies are actively expanding investments in the processing of agricultural products and exploring new markets. One of the flagships of these changes is the agricultural holding MHP, which aims to significantly increase the share of EBITDA coming not only from its core product – chicken, but also from other areas of activity.
This is reported by Business • Media
MHP Activates Development and M&A Strategy
As reported by MHP top manager Dmytro Zozulia, the company aims for more than half of its EBITDA to be generated from value-added products. Currently, this figure stands at approximately 23%, but MHP plans to raise it to over 50%. To achieve this, the agricultural holding is deepening its processing capabilities and strengthening its activities in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
“M&A at MHP is currently one of the drivers and tools for implementing the holding’s strategy. The company aims to develop in the fields of frozen products and vegetable cultivation. MHP is currently negotiating with four companies valued between $4 and $6 million, which are engaged in the cultivation, distribution, and processing of vegetables. The agricultural holding is ready to provide them with resources for further expansion.”
Currently, MHP is in negotiations with four companies involved in the cultivation, distribution, and processing of vegetables, with a total valuation of $4 to $6 million. The company is prepared to support them with resources for further business expansion.
New Projects in Vegetable Cultivation and Processing
The All-Ukrainian Council of Women-Farmers has joined key industry initiatives, implementing a pilot project for growing winter onions in Ukraine in collaboration with the South Korean seed company Seedon. The first 5 hectares of this crop have already been planted in the Odesa region, and by 2025, the area is planned to expand to 150–250 hectares.
The next step will be the creation of a full-fledged onion cluster covering 1,000 hectares. According to the plan, the investment in this cluster will amount to $45 million, and an additional modern onion processing plant worth $36 million is also planned to be built.
Such large-scale investments and partnership projects indicate the strategic direction of the Ukrainian agricultural sector towards enhancing competitiveness and expanding its presence in global markets.