Frozen Semi-Finished Food Production Business

The business has been operating since 2017 and includes a fully established production facility, professional processing equipment, refrigeration and freezing capacity, a new packaging workshop, a specialized refrigerated vehicle, proprietary recipes, process specifications, an established customer base, sales channels, and valid permits and regulatory documentation.

The business is ready to resume operations from day one after being transferred to a new owner. Production processes are standardized, the staff has relevant experience, and the current owner is ready to provide a transfer of technologies, supplier and customer contacts, and support the buyer throughout an agreed transition period.

Location: Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk Region, Ivano-Frankivsk District, Uhornyky village, 8 Pidpecherska Street.

About the Business

“Spadshchyna Smaku” is an operating producer of frozen semi-finished foods of premium homemade quality, with proprietary technologies, original recipes, and a long-standing reputation in the local market.

The business was established based on the owner's experience in retail sales of meat products, accumulated since 2000. The production of semi-finished foods itself began in 2017.

In 2020, a modern production workshop was opened and equipped in accordance with food production requirements. In 2021, the company obtained an operating permit from the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

Over the years of operation, the company has built a loyal customer base and established cooperation with grocery stores, food service establishments, and private customers. An additional sales channel is the company's own direct delivery service.

Over the past two years, the business has undergone extensive modernization. A new packaging workshop of approximately 50 m² was built, the electrical network was upgraded, a hybrid backup power system was installed, new equipment was purchased, and the production facility was prepared for further scaling.

Despite the challenging economic conditions caused by wartime, the business has maintained its production capacity, customer base, established processes, and positive market reputation.

Product Range

The company specializes in the production of natural handmade frozen semi-finished foods.

The main product range includes: dumplings with various fillings (varenyky), pelmeni, stuffed cabbage rolls, pancakes, meat patties, chebureki, nuggets, strips, and other types of frozen semi-finished foods.

Products are manufactured according to proprietary process specifications and original recipes using natural ingredients, without flavor enhancers.

The key product characteristics include handmade preparation, natural ingredients, consistent homemade taste, quality control at all stages of production, and recipes that have been refined and tested over many years.

Products are sold under the company's own brand, “Spadshchyna Smaku,” which has already established a strong reputation among customers in Ivano-Frankivsk and the surrounding region.

Sales and Marketing

The company has an established multi-channel sales system that serves both private and corporate customers.

Main sales channels:

• direct delivery to end consumers;

• cooperation with grocery stores;

• supply of products to cafés, restaurants, and other HoReCa establishments;

• sales through social media;

• referrals from regular customers;

• repeat orders from the established customer base.

The existing customer base includes:

• more than 140 regular customers served through direct-delivery groups;

• more than 10 grocery stores and retail outlets;

• more than 6 cafés, restaurants, and other food service establishments.

The brand has a positive reputation in the local market, supported by many years of operation, positive customer reviews, and a high level of repeat orders.

Production Facilities

The total area of the operating production facility is 122.5 m².

Additionally, a new packaging workshop of approximately 50 m² has been equipped. The facility is fully prepared for launch and can be used for product packaging, automation of individual production operations, increasing production capacity, and expanding the product range.

The main and additional production premises are held under long-term lease agreements with an agreed option for potential purchase of the premises.

Utilities and Engineering Infrastructure

The production facility is equipped with the necessary engineering systems:

• three-phase power supply;

• centralized water supply;

• centralized wastewater disposal;

• industrial sewage system;

• ventilation;

• air conditioning of production premises;

• water heaters for hot water supply;

• security alarm system;

• video surveillance system;

• high-speed internet;

• modern electrical distribution panel;

• upgraded electrical power supply system.

To ensure uninterrupted operations in the event of potential power outages, the business is equipped with:

• a hybrid backup power system with battery storage;

• a generator;

• a separate connection line for supplying power from the generator to production equipment.

Processing and Production Equipment

The production complex includes:

• blast freezing chamber;

• freezer chambers;

• refrigeration equipment;

• stainless steel production tables;

• dough sheeter;

• professional meat grinder;

• meat mixer;

• potato peeler;

• vegetable cutter;

• professional dishwasher;

• packaging machine;

• compressor;

• weighing equipment;

• professional sinks;

• water heaters;

• production shelving;

• specialized production utensils and equipment.

The equipment provides a complete production cycle, including raw material preparation, manufacturing, forming, freezing, storage, and packaging of products.

Transportation

The assets include a dedicated refrigerated vehicle used to deliver frozen products to private customers, stores, and HoReCa establishments.

The specialized vehicle enables the company to independently control logistics, delivery schedules, and compliance with the required temperature conditions.

Intangible Assets

The buyer will acquire: the “Spadshchyna Smaku” brand, proprietary original recipes, process specifications, production standards, internal instructions, employee training materials, an established customer base, supplier contacts, established business processes, valid permits and regulatory documentation, the brand's established reputation, social media pages, the company's online resources, and established sales channels.

Links to the brand's Facebook, Instagram, Google Maps pages, and other online resources will be provided to potential buyers.

Team and Personnel

The business has an established team with practical experience in food production.

The production process is supported by:

• the business owner, who performs the functions of manager, technologist, and recipe developer;

• production employees;

• a kitchen worker;

• a production facility cleaning and maintenance worker.

All key processes are standardized. Process specifications, recipes, production instructions, and employee training materials have been developed.

Key Financial and Operating Indicators

Average production volume ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 tons of finished products per month.

During periods of seasonal peak demand, particularly before the New Year and Christmas holidays, production capacity allows for output of up to 3 tons of products per month.

Average monthly turnover depends on seasonality, production volumes, and the structure of sales channels. During certain periods, the company's turnover reaches UAH 400,000–500,000 per month.

Development Potential

The business has significant potential to increase production volumes and profitability through fuller utilization of existing capacity and the launch of the new packaging workshop.

Key areas for further development:

• increasing production volumes;

• commissioning the new packaging workshop;

• automating selected production and packaging processes;

• expanding the product range;

• entering new regions of Ukraine;

• increasing the number of retail outlets;

• developing cooperation with local and national retail chains;

• expanding supplies to cafés, restaurants, hotels, and other HoReCa customers;

• manufacturing products under customers' own trademarks — Private Label;

• developing online sales;

• scaling up the direct-delivery service;

• attracting corporate customers;

• expanding the brand's marketing and promotional activities.

The production capacity and prepared infrastructure allow output to be increased without the need for significant additional capital investment in the core production equipment.

The business may be of interest to food production entrepreneurs, local and national food manufacturers, distributors, retail chains, HoReCa operators, and private investors seeking an established production facility with opportunities for further scaling.

Reason for Sale

The sale of the business is related to a change in the owner's personal priorities.

Business Price

Price: $95,000

The business valuation is based on a cost approach, taking into account many years of investment in the establishment and development of the company. The final price will be discussed with a potential buyer after reviewing the business, its financial performance, and the composition of its assets.

The owner is ready to provide a transfer of technologies and production processes, as well as the necessary support to the buyer during the transition period.