Kormotech breaks ground on €60 million pet food plant in Lithuania

Kormotech, a family-owned global company with Ukrainian origins and a top-50 global pet food producer, has begun constructing its second production facility in  Kėdainiai, Lithuania. With a €60 million (US$62 million) investment, the company said it is reinforcing its position in both the European and global markets. Currently, Kormotech products are available in 44 countries.

The new plant, located in the  Kėdainiai Free Economic Zone, will triple Lithuania’s wet food production capacity from 22,000 to 60,000 tons per year and is expected to create 200 new jobs. The company currently operates three production facilities — two in Ukraine and one in Lithuania, which has been operational since 2020 — and produces products for brands such as Optimeal, Club 4 Paws, My Love and Delickcious.

This Lithuanian plant manufactures pet food for all Kormotech brands.KormotechThe company’s new project in Lithuania will be a 19,500-square-meter (209,878-square-foot) complex with production, storage and administrative facilities. The first of four production lines is set to go live this year. When the Kėdainiai facility is fully operational, it will account for 61% of Kormotech’s total wet food production.

"We have entered a crucial stage in our expansion across Europe and beyond," said chairman and co-owner Rostyslav Vovk at the groundbreaking ceremony. "Kormotech’s vision for 2028 is global growth, and expanding production in Lithuania is a key milestone in that journey."

The strategic location of the Kedainiai Free Economic Zone enables efficient distribution via both road and sea transport. “Our main focus is to supply partners with high-quality products as quickly as possible and at competitive prices,” says Yuriy Bykoriz, managing director for Central and Eastern Europe at Kormotech. “The new facility in Lithuania further strengthens our collaborations with retailers and distributors.”

Currently, Kormotech employs 175 people in Lithuania. With the completion of the new plant, the company plans to hire an additional 200 employees.KormotechSupported by favorable economic conditions and assistance from regional authorities and the Lithuanian government, the expansion aims to position Kormotech among the top 30 pet food manufacturers worldwide, with a target revenue of €500 million (US$516 million) by 2028. Reflecting on the regional impact, Minister of Economy and Innovation Lukas Savickas commented, "Kormotech’s expansion is excellent news not only for the company but also for the region and the entire country. I’m glad we can contribute to this success story."

Adapted from a press release.