HISTORY
1993
Company Founded
Established in 1993 in Donetsk, the company initially specialised in manufacturing mustard plasters, sourcing its raw materials from Russia due to the absence of mustard cultivation in Ukraine at that time.
1995
CREATION OF RAW MATERIAL BASE IN UKRAINE
The company collaborated with the Zaporizhia Institute of Oilseed crops to breed better mustard varieties and engaged with local farmers to expand mustard cultivation in Ukraine.
1996
IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION
The company acquired equipment and started in-house production of mustard powder and oil.
1997
FIRST EXPORT
The company successfully completed its first international shipment.
2004
PRODUCTS ON SHELVES
Consumer-packaged mustard powder and oil were introduced, broadening market reach through availability in retail and pharmacy chains.
2005
LAUNCH OF LINSEED PROCESSING LINE
A new processing line for linseed was set up and commissioned, enhancing the company's production capabilities and product range commissioned.
2014
RELOCATION TO THE KYIV REGION
The company relocated to a new facility in Vyshgorod, Kyiv region, and initiated the construction of an oilseed processing plant.
2015
NEW COLLABORATION WITH EBRD
The company was awarded EBRD Grants to implement quality standards, new technologies, and website development.
2015
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
We successfully completed the trademark registration of “FACTORIA-AGRO”, securing its exclusive rights and brand protection.
2016
LABORATORY ACCREDITATION
The company established and received NAAU accreditation for its in-house testing laboratory in accordance with DSTU ISO 17025 standards.
2017
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED
The company completed and commissioned new production facility in Vyshgorod, Kyiv region.
2017
IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY STANDARDS
and its Quality Management System certification aligned with ISO 9001 and Food Safety Management ISO 22000 HACCP successfully implemented.
2019
KEY FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS ACHIEVED
FACTORIA-AGRO implemented international standards for quality and food production safety management and was certified for compliance with FSSC 22000, Kosher, and Halal requirements.
2020
MUSTARD ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTION TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCED
FACTORIA-AGRO implemented international standards for quality and food production safety management and was certified for compliance with FSSC 22000, Kosher, and Halal requirements.
2021
NEW PRODUCTION LINE LAUNCHED
The company launched a new full-fat mustard flour production line.
2022
PRODUCT RANGE EXPANDED
We started the production of new types of products: whole and ground coriander.
