The new equipment, deployed in Ternopil and Lviv regions, positions the company as a technological leader in Ukraine’s fast-growing potato sector.
Expansion of Potato Production
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In the 2025 season, CFG allocated 2,130 hectares for potatoes, a 13% increase compared to last year.
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Crop breakdown:
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60% chip varieties – targeting the snack industry;
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24% table potatoes – for domestic and export consumption;
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16% seed potatoes – strengthening Ukraine’s certified seed base.
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Harvesting began in September in both Lviv (chip varieties) and Ternopil (seed varieties) regions and will continue until late October.
Investment in Modern Equipment
The company’s €1.85 million upgrade includes:
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Ukraine’s first self-propelled four-row potato harvester (3rd generation, 460 hp);
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Trailer-loader and receiving bunker;
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Optical sorter and potato picker;
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Advanced calibration and storage equipment.
This technology improves efficiency, reduces harvest losses, and ensures quality standards for both domestic sales and export markets.
Strategic Investor Backing
Continental Farmers Group unites former Mriya Agroholding and CFG under one brand. Since 2018, it has been fully owned by SALIC UK, an investment arm of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, which focuses on global food security and sustainable agribusiness projects.
Investment Vector for Foreign Partners
Ukraine’s potato sector presents attractive opportunities:
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Growing demand for processed products (chips, fries, starches);
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Export potential to the EU and Middle East, supported by new trade quotas;
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Integration of advanced machinery that meets European efficiency and quality standards;
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Access to fertile land in Western Ukraine (Lviv, Ternopil) with strong logistics links to EU markets.
✅ Key Takeaway: Continental Farmers Group’s €1.85 million investment signals confidence in Ukraine’s potato sector as a driver of agribusiness growth. With rising demand for processed potatoes and backing from global investors like SALIC, Ukraine is emerging as a regional hub for high-value vegetable production — a promising entry point for foreign agribusiness and food processing companies.
