In Ukraine, the agricultural sector is increasing investments in the development of infrastructure for fruit storage and enhancing the energy independence of processing enterprises. For instance, the Gold Romi farm from the Chernivtsi region has announced plans to build a modern refrigeration complex for storing 10,000 tons of apples and pears. This will significantly increase the current capacities of the enterprise, which currently stand at 3,000 tons.
This is reported by Finway
Expansion of Capacities and Entry into New Markets
Last year, Gold Romi sold almost its entire harvest through supermarket chains in Ukraine. In addition to the domestic market, the company also exported products to Romania, Greece, and Poland, indicating a growing demand for Ukrainian fruits abroad. Increasing storage capacities will allow the enterprise to manage harvest volumes more effectively and expand its presence in foreign markets.
Energy Modernization of Processing Plants
At the same time, domestic processing companies are investing in energy independence. In particular, Ukrgasbank provided a loan of 5 million euros to TBF Group, one of the largest juice producers and processors of fruits, vegetables, and berries in Europe. With these funds, a solar power plant with a capacity of 3.7 MW and a cogeneration unit of 4.3 MW will be installed at the enterprise. This will ensure stable energy supply and enhance the company’s competitiveness. Currently, TBF Group’s facilities can process 220,000 tons of raw materials per year, and the company owns its own orchards and seven factories in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova.
“The Kharkiv Fruit Company lost over 50% of its apple harvest due to spring frosts. Before the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, the company had nearly 60 hectares of apple orchards, a storage facility for 2,000 tons, and a juice production workshop. Currently, the farm has managed to restore only 15 hectares of the orchard.”
At the same time, the weather conditions of 2025 posed a challenge for Ukrainian gardeners. Due to spring frosts, a significant portion of the fruit and berry harvest was lost in many regions. In particular, the mentioned “Kharkiv Fruit Company” was only able to restore part of its capacities after temporary occupation by the Russian Federation.