Ukrainian Craft

We help craft food producers increase sales in Ukraine, access export markets, and grow without obstacles from authorities

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What is the Ukrainian Craft project?

This is a collaboration between our organization and craft food producers across the country. We aim to create transparent and simple operating conditions, provide access to affordable financing, and boost production and sales, including for export.

108
Craft food producers have already joined the project

What do project participants receive?

  • Access to financial support, including grants
  • Assistance in obtaining operating permits
  • Lead generation via a shared sales department
  • Standardized legal status of craft producers
  • Placement in retail (local shelf system within a 30 km radius)
  • Lower-cost export shipments
  • Promotion at festivals and fairs
  • Ability to certify high product quality with the Ukrainian Craft standard

Project Goals:

  • + $7.7 MLN

    Plus $7.7 million in export revenue annually

  • + ₴320 MLN

    Plus ₴320 million in annual domestic revenue

  • 4000 + 700

    Retain over 4000 existing jobs and help create over 700 new ones

Components of the Ukrainian Craft project

  • Ukrainian Craft Standard

    Development and registration of a voluntary standard for craft food products. The Ukrainian Craft Standard confirms high quality and safety.

  • Local shelf system

    Cooperation with interested retailers within 30 km of your production site, signing agreements, co-placement of products, and help with advertising and promotion.

  • Definition of 'craft'

    We define the concept of 'craft' not only legally, but also in communication with retailers and consumers. The goal is to create clarity and build trust in craft products.

  • Joint sales department

    We form a joint sales department that works as an additional sales channel for all project participants without involving their own staff.

  • Simplified operational permit

    We are working with regulatory authorities to simplify the procedure for obtaining an operational permit with minimal production adjustments.

  • Joint promotion at festivals and fairs

    Cost-effective exhibition participation through collective representation: event selection, joint booths, promo materials, and attracting potential clients.

  • Joint export

    Affordable foreign sales for small producers. We organize shared warehouses and logistics, Ukrainian Craft branding, merchandising, buyer database, and promotion.

Interested?
Let us tell you more.

Contact us via the form or any convenient method. We will explain the terms and pricing for placement on UFP.

+380934628035 inf0@u-food.org