JSC "Ichnyansky Dairy and Canning Plant" (IDCP, Chernihiv region) will launch a line for the production of fermented cheese in 2025, having attracted 150 million UAH through the government program "Affordable Loans 5-7-9%," and will build a dairy farm, reported the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Vitaliy Koval.
"I visited the enterprise and spoke with the management. Despite the war, the plant has not halted operations. Currently, around 300 people are employed here, and the average salary at the enterprise exceeds 19,000 UAH. Last year, they paid 28.7 million UAH in taxes to various budgets," he stated during his visit to the factory as part of a working trip to the Chernihiv region.
According to him, the company's plans for 2025 include not only the launch of a new line with a capacity of 300 tons/month but also the construction of a farm for 4,000 head of cattle.
Koval noted that the "Ichnyansky Dairy and Canning Plant" produces its products according to international standards. The production capacity of condensed milk is 24,000 tons per year. The enterprise exports its products to countries in Asia, Africa, America, and Europe. In just the first nine months of 2024, this amount reached 3,300 tons.
"The Ministry of Agrarian Policy supports the export orientation of Ukrainian processors, as one of our priorities is to open new markets for domestic products. The management of the 'Ichnyansky Dairy and Canning Plant' already has the experience to share with their colleagues," the Minister of Agrarian Policy concluded.
The "Ichnyansky Dairy and Canning Plant" is part of the "Proviant" group of companies, which is a distributor and exporter of condensed milk produced by the plant. LLC "Proviant" is part of the namesake group alongside other companies involved in the production and sale of dairy products.
According to information from the National Commission on Securities and Stock Market, the major shareholders of IDCP include LLC "Proviant," which owns 53.7% of the shares, and the Closed Non-Diversified Venture Corporate Investment Fund "Hyperion Invest," which holds 43.92%.
IDCP, according to information on its website, occupies about 25% of the domestic market in the segment of its produced goods (bottled milk and condensed milk) and exports it to 38 countries. Brands include "Ichna," MamaMilla, and Milada.