News of Ukraine

In June 67,6 thousand tonnes of sugar were exported, or 25% more than in the previous month. «The main sugar deliveries were carried out to Uzbekistan — 51% and Libya — 35%. Also, insignificant volumes were sent to Azerbaijan — 5%, Armenia and Georgia —...

In the period from July 4 to July 6, 2018, «Astarta-Kyiv» agro-industrial holding bought 7,2 thousand of its shares on the stock exchange. It is stated in a message of the company on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The average price of the share was PLN 33.49 or about $ 9. Thus, the total amount of the transaction was 241 thousand zlo...

«Cygnet Holding» has increased the land bank to 29 thousand hectares. The press-service of the company reports. In particular, it is reported that the company has completed the operation to buy «Ruzhynsky Kray» enterprise, in Zhytomyr region, thus in...

Over the past three years, more than 1,1 billion euros were invested in Ukrainian alternative energy projects. It is reported by the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine. «The positive dynamics of the installation of new renewable energy capacities shows the work of the...

Salyvonkivskyi Sugar Refinery (Kyiv region) has began the construction of granulated pulp storage complex. It was reported by «Demetra» company, which serves as supplier of equipment for storage and drying of grain. In particular, three Sukup 9010 capacities of 7,96 thousand cubic meter...

«Poltavazernoprodukt» IIC LLC, «Astarta»'s production unit, expands the sown areas under irrigation. The project continues in two «Poltavazernoprodukt» production units  — «Grynky» and «Bugaivka» agrofirms, the company reports. Today th...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering a new USELF-III program for 250 million euros to support the development of renewable energy in Ukraine. It is stated in the program description on the bank's website. Since 2009 EBRD has supported the development of renewable energy in Ukraine under the USELF Alternative Energy Financing Pro...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) could provide a senior secured long-term loan of up to $20 million to finance working capital of «Astarta» agricultural holding. According to a report on the bank’s website, the decision could be made on June 18. The project will support the company in development and implementation of cooperation with local universiti...

Gnidava sugar refinery plans to invest 290 million UAH in the biogas complex. Its construction is scheduled to be completed in two years, the press service of the company reports. The deputy director of Gnidava Sugar Refinery Liudmyla Stemkovska says, the launch of...

In May, Ukrainian sugar producers exported 54 thousand tonnes of sugar or 29% more than in the previous month. «Uzbekistan became the main importer of Ukrainian sugar in May — 72%. Also, 11% of shipments were made to Great Britain, 5% — to Azerbaijan, and 4% — to Moldova», &m...