Akola Group
Akola Group is the largest vertically integrated agribusiness and food production conglomerate in the Baltic states, operating over 60 subsidiaries across agricultural inputs, grain trading, poultry, flour, instant foods, and biodiesel/protein feed for farmers, retailers, and export markets.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersVilnius, Lithuania
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Akola Group does
Akola Group, formerly AB Linas Agro Group and listed on Nasdaq Vilnius since February 2010 under ticker AKO1L, is the largest vertically integrated agribusiness and food production conglomerate in the Baltic states. Headquartered in Vilnius and employing more than 5,000 people across over 60 subsidiaries, the group operates across the entire food value chain — described internally as 'from field to fork' — with four reportable segments: Partners for Farmers (agricultural inputs, grain trading, and elevator services; EUR 762M in 9M FY2025/2026), Food Production (poultry, flour, breadcrumbs, instant foods, and coatings via Kauno Grūdai, Vilniaus Paukštynas, and Kaišiadorių Paukštynas; EUR 361M), Farming Operations (seven agricultural companies in Lithuania; EUR 35M), and Other Products and Services (pet food, veterinary supplies, pest control; EUR 17M). Its wholly owned subsidiary UAB MESTILLA operates a EUR 70 million rapeseed processing plant in the Klaipėda Free Economic Zone capable of processing 500,000 tonnes annually into biodiesel and protein feed.
The group makes money primarily through B2B transactional sales across the value chain: selling agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, feed, machinery) to farmers, trading grain and oilseeds (including export to international markets), and selling processed food products wholesale to retailers and food service companies across the Baltics. Pricing is negotiated bilaterally rather than publicly disclosed. The group exports approximately two-thirds of MESTILLA's biodiesel output. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales forces to farmers, wholesale channels for food products, retail distribution via Baltic supermarket chains, and international export logistics.
FY2024/2025 consolidated revenue reached EUR 1.58 billion (+4.9% YoY) with net profit of EUR 61 million (+143.6% YoY) and EBITDA of EUR 110 million; 9-month FY2025/2026 revenue was EUR 1.11 billion (-5% YoY) with EUR 66 million in EBITDA, approaching management's stated EUR 70–90 million normalized EBITDA target. Strategic priorities include shifting the mix toward higher-margin food production, completing EUR 43M of planned FY2025/2026 investments, and integrating the newly opened MESTILLA facility.
Akola Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Akola Group
- Legal name
- AB Akola Group
- Website
- https://akolagroup.lt
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Akola Group is the largest vertically integrated agribusiness and food production conglomerate in the Baltic states, operating over 60 subsidiaries across agricultural inputs, grain trading, poultry, flour, instant foods, and biodiesel/protein feed for farmers, retailers, and export markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Akola Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Inputs, Grain Trading and Food Production
- NAICS
- Food Manufacturing (311), Chicken Egg Production (112310), Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming (111191)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Fats & Oils (2070), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Supply Chain, Marketing & Contracting Advisory (Grain/Livestock Marketing) (AFACAJAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Eggs & Egg Products (Shell, Liquid, Value-Added) (CRADACAJ), Edible Oils & Fats Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAC), Edible Offal & Organ Processing (Liver, Heart, Tripe; Food-Grade) (AFANAGAG)
Keywords
Where Akola Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vilnius
- HQ country
- Lithuania
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Akola Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Partners for Farmers: Supply of agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products, feed, machinery), grain trading, and services to farmers across the Baltic states. Generated EUR 762 million in 9-month revenue FY2025/2026.
- Food Production: Production and sale of poultry meat and products, flour, instant porridges, noodles, breadcrumbs, and coating systems. Generated EUR 361 million in 9-month revenue FY2025/2026 with higher margins than commodity trading.
- Farming Operations: Agricultural cultivation across seven farming companies in Lithuania, growing grains and other crops, dairy farming. Generated EUR 35 million in 9-month revenue FY2025/2026.
- Other Products and Services: Pet food production, veterinary and hygiene product trading, pest control services. Generated EUR 17 million in 9-month revenue FY2025/2026.
- Biodiesel and Protein Feed (MESTILLA): Production of biodiesel from rapeseed and high-value protein feed for livestock. Approximately two-thirds of production exported. Contributes to strategic renewable energy goals.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Akola Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Akola Group is an integrated agribusiness and food production conglomerate operating across the entire food value chain in the Baltic region. It supplies agricultural inputs and grain trading services to farmers, produces poultry meat, flour, breadcrumbs, instant foods and compound feeds through subsidiaries such as Kauno Grūdai, Vilniaus Paukštynas and Kaišiadorių Paukštynas, operates its own crop and dairy farming operations, offers pet food, veterinary and pest-control products, and processes rapeseed into biodiesel and protein feed via the MESTILLA plant.
Product overview
Akola Group operates as an integrated agricultural and food production conglomerate with four core business segments: Partners for Farmers (supplying agricultural inputs and grain trading), Food Production (poultry, flour, instant foods, breadcrumbs, compound feeds), Farming (crop and dairy operations across seven companies), and Other Products and Services (pet food, veterinary products, pest control). The portfolio includes major subsidiaries such as Kauno Grūdai (flour and instant foods), Linas Agro (grain trading), Vilniaus Paukštynas and Kaišiadorių Paukštynas (poultry), and MESTILLA (biodiesel and protein feed). With over 60 subsidiaries, the Group operates across the entire food value chain 'from field to fork' in the Baltic region.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Partners for Farmers (agricultural inputs, grain trading, advisory and storage)
Quantifiable outcome
- Revenue growth of 4.9% to EUR 1.58 billion in FY2024/2025 with net profit increase of 143.6%
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Companies that use Akola Group
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Akola Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature3 records
Akola Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- UAB ROSK ConsultingminorElected as the assurance service provider for Akola Group's consolidated sustainability report for financial years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027.
- DesmetcoreBelgian company Desmet supplied advanced oilseed processing technologies and solutions for the EUR 70 million MESTILLA rapeseed processing plant in Klaipėda Free Economic Zone.
- SwecocoreSweco designed the facility and engineering systems for the MESTILLA rapeseed processing plant.
- EIKA DevelopmentcoreEIKA Development managed construction works for the EUR 70 million MESTILLA rapeseed processing plant.
Scale indicators17 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Akola Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Akola Group social profiles
Digital presenceAkola Group financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Akola Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Akola Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Akola Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Akola Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Akola Group
What does Akola Group do?
Akola Group is an integrated agribusiness and food production conglomerate operating across the entire food value chain in the Baltic region. It supplies agricultural inputs and grain trading services to farmers, produces poultry meat, flour, breadcrumbs, instant foods and compound feeds through subsidiaries such as Kauno Grūdai, Vilniaus Paukštynas and Kaišiadorių Paukštynas, operates its own crop and dairy farming operations, offers pet food, veterinary and pest-control products, and processes rapeseed into biodiesel and protein feed via the MESTILLA plant.
Is Akola Group a public or private company?
Akola Group is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Akola Group founded?
Akola Group was founded in 1995. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Akola Group based?
Akola Group is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, in the Europe region.
How does Akola Group make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Partners for Farmers are the primary driver. The others are food Production, farming Operations, other Products and Services and biodiesel and Protein Feed (MESTILLA).
Does Akola Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Akola Group.
What industry is Akola Group in?
Akola Group's product category is Agricultural Inputs, Grain Trading and Food Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFACAJAH, Supply Chain, Marketing & Contracting Advisory (Grain/Livestock Marketing), with a secondary code of CRADACAJ, Eggs & Egg Products (Shell, Liquid, Value-Added). Its NAICS code is 311 and its SIC code is 2000.