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After a missile strike, a family agribusiness in the Kyiv region has recovered and is supplying products to Ukrainian brands
10 december 2025
The Soloviine Family Farm in Kozarovychi, Kyiv region, which was completely destroyed during the hostilities, has managed to resume operations and once again supply products to Ukrainian companies. A faster return to stable operations and the development of new business lines was made possible by two wins in grant competitions run by the MHP–Hromadi Charitable Foundation — Agrokebety. Grow Your Own and Do Your Own. Today, the farm grows popcorn corn, pumpkins, and potatoes used in the production of “Люкс” chips.
Before the full-scale invasion, the farm primarily cultivated grains and sunflower. In March 2022, the farm’s facilities were occupied by Russian troops and later hit by a missile strike. Production buildings, machinery, and crops were destroyed. The total losses suffered by spouses Olena and Oleksandr Kryvosheia are estimated at around UAH 15 million.
After the liberation of Kyiv region, the farm’s owners shifted to more profitable crops and began modernizing production. In 2024, they signed a four-year contract with PepsiCo, which enabled them to expand sales markets and reduce dependence on grain production.
Winning the grant competitions of the MHP–Hromadi Charitable Foundation made it possible to purchase equipment needed for scaling up — a pumpkin harvester and additional irrigation equipment. This eased the harvesting process and made the farm less dependent on weather conditions.
“We support small businesses because they create jobs in communities and build the economic resilience of regions.”
Today, Soloviine invests in upgrading machinery and technologies that help increase yields and improve soil management. According to the farmers, this will reduce the use of mineral fertilizers and preserve soil fertility.
The farm currently employs four people, two of whom are internally displaced persons. During the season, additional workers are hired.
“Today, small businesses need either to scale up or to cooperate in order to withstand competition and market fluctuations.”
Over the past two years, Soloviine’s land bank has grown from 80 to 300 hectares, and the farm continues to expand, strengthening its efficiency despite the challenges of war.
