For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with more than 31,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries. In Bulgaria, ADM owns and operates Amylum Bulgaria, a corn wet mill production plant located in Razgrad, in the northeast of Bulgaria, producing a wide range of corn-based products for the food, beverage, paper, packaging and animal nutrition industries. Amylum Bulgaria also gives customers access to the wide range of ingredients, services and solutions that ADM offers. ADM employs more than 330 employees in Bulgaria. Amylum Bulgaria is committed to growing our business locally. Following a series of capital investments between 1995 and 2012, we began producing crystalline dextrose for customers in Europe and around the globe. By using only domestic corn in our products for the domestic market, we support local farmers and contribute more broadly to Bulgaria’s economy.
Ameta is a national leader in poultry meat production. The Company produces a wide range of whole, cut-up, size specific, fresh and frozen high quality chicken. The business processes integrate poultry meat production, animal feedstuffs in both bulk and bagged. Thanks to the closed production cycle, Ameta provides consumers with a full range of fresh, frozen and marinated products. The Company`s slaughter and processing plant has EU license number BG1702001 and is also certified by the Global Food Safety Standard (BRC) - AA and International Food Standard (IFS). The exported products are sold under the brand name Ameta in Greece, Italy, Romania, Macedonia and Cyprus, and are sold locally under the trademark of Ludogorski chicken. The product range is constantly enriched with a variety of cuts and tastes, and is also invested in the study of innovative and alternative products, according to global trends in the industry.
Bio Bulgaria Ltd. is a Bulgarian company based in Sofia that manages the creation, production and distribution of food products under the Harmonica brand. The portfolio includes over 100 products, mainly from organic farming in various categories - dairy, snacks, beverages. The company is a certified B Corporation for its high standards for social and environmental performance. Harmonica is also awarded a Great Taste producer status for its work on exceptional taste and product quality.
Dairy Day provides dairy favorites to people around the globe. We specialize in yogurt, natural cheese, process cheese and cream cheese – that meet our customers’ needs and appeal to consumer tastes worldwide. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small process cheese company in 1945. Today, we are proud to say that we have more than 8000 employees in more than 40 worldwide locations and making an export to more than 98 countries around the Globe– and our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. We want to be the best customer-brand dairy company in the world. To us, success means ensuring the food we provide is always safe for people to enjoy everywhere. It also means doing business in a way that is good for our people, our communities and our earth. Serving the common good is part of who we are, as a company and as individuals.
Ficosota Food is a Bulgarian food production company, part of Ficosota with turnover of 160 mln. EUR. Ficosota Food portfolio includes Bruschette Maretti & Kubeti bread snacks, BYond rice chips and cake, Mr Stix potato snack, My Motto wafers and Livity bars. Currently Ficosota brands are present in over 70 markets on 6 continents with offices in Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and New York.
A family-owned corporation founded in northern France. Today we are a multinational, multicultural group. Our development has been driven by innovation since 1853. A few key facts: €1.9 billion turnover. More than 160 years of experience and know-how. 1/3 of the world's bread is made with Lesaffre yeast. Every day, more than one billion people around the world consume food made with our products. The excellence of our research in biology and application development: the driving force behind Lesaffre's success. A collaborative approach to innovation based on our customers' needs. More than 500 R&D experts actively collaborate with 60 universities and research centers around the world. Our shared goal: To create innovative products that have been proven and guaranteed as safe and effective.
Mellifera JSC (BSE: MELI) is a rapidly growing producer of specialized nutrition based on bee honey. The company’s mission is to bring awareness of sustainability and organic foods. Mellifera’s flagship product - MelliGEL is a multiple award winner organic energy gel, designed for endurance and concentration during prolonged exercise. The product has the dual use for energy and recovery, aiding immunity and wellbeing.
Talar Foods Ltd. was founded in 1990 and quickly became a leading producer of ready-made salads and later ready-to-eat dishes, with a capacity of over 7,000 tons per year. In 2018, a new modern production base with a built-up area of 11,000 m2 began to operate. Talar Foods has an ISO 9001: 2015 certification. The production facility has established the HACCP system (food safety system). An IFS certification procedure is currently underway. Its own brands include "Kenar", "Tradition on the Table", "Plus", under which a total of 99 products are offered. Talar Foods also produces 14 private labels with a total of 47 products. The latest products are preservative-free salads with added ProViotic from the Kenar Green Line series, as well as a Summer menu of cooked foods without Kenar preservatives. In Romania, Talar Foods operates under the KENA brand. The company also exports its products to several countries in Europe.
The Bulgarian Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) represents over 70% of the market of soft drinks in Bulgaria, incl. bottled waters, bringing together for more than 22 years small, medium and large Bulgarian and multinational companies. BSDA is a full and active member of the European branch structures: UNESDA, EFBW and AIJN. The Association is recognized as a responsible partner of the BG authorities in the definition of sectoral policies and the implementation of instruments in supporting the sustainable and prosperous development of the sector. An organization serving as liaison between the industry, government and public, that protects and promotes its members’ interests in areas such as food safety, nutrition and health, consumer trust and choice, competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
For more information on how to become a member of The Food Drink Bulgaria Association, please contact office@fooddrink.bg
