What Progast does

Progast, spol. s r.o. is a privately held Slovak food-ingredient and additive manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bratislava. The company supplies natural spices, spice extracts, seasoning blends, marinades, instant bouillons, sauces, coating products (batters and bread crumbs), flavour enhancers, and plant and animal proteins. Its primary customer base is the meat processing industry (large and small-scale producers of meat products, canned meat and semi-finished products), with a secondary segment in gastronomy and catering. The core production facility is in Vlčkovce, Slovakia, complemented by commercial and warehousing operations in Hustopeče and Říčany u Prahy in the Czech Republic.

The company operates an in-house laboratory for microbiological, chemical and physical quality testing of raw ingredients and finished products, and holds IFS Food (Version 7 and 8), EN ISO 9001:2016, HACCP and HALAL certifications. Beyond commodity ingredients, Progast offers a custom-formula service: technologists develop bespoke seasoning blends and technological additives, supervise their use at client sites, deliver personnel training, and create production processes tailored to customer requirements. The product portfolio is organized into an industrial meat-processing range and a gastronomy range, both supported by recurring R&D and recipe development.

Commercially, Progast runs a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct field sales from its own Slovak and Czech warehouses with a multi-country dealer/distributor network covering Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Uzbekistan through dedicated local partner entities. It also sells through the e-progast.cz e-commerce storefront. Revenue is generated via B2B one-time sale of products (spices, blends, technological preparations, proteins) plus professional services revenue from consultancy, formula preparation, training and production programme development. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investor backing are evidenced; ownership and headcount (51-100) suggest a privately controlled SME.

Name

Progast

Legal name

Progast, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://progast.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Progast is a Slovak B2B food-ingredient manufacturer, founded in 1991, supplying spices, seasoning blends, marinades, bouillons, sauces and technological additives primarily to meat processors and secondarily to gastronomy businesses across Central Europe, the CIS and the Baltics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredients and Meat Processing Additives

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Enzymes & Processing Aids (Baking, Brewing, Dairy, Meat) (CRADAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Meat & Seafood Fermentation Cultures (Salami, Cured Meats, Fish Sauce) (AFAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Meat processing additives
• Seasoning blends
• Spice mixtures
• Food ingredients manufacturing
• Gastronomy supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Spices and Seasoning Blends: Progast generates revenue through the sale of natural spices, spice extracts, seasoning blends, and spice mixtures to meat processing companies and gastronomy businesses. Products are sold directly and through distribution partners.
2. Technological Additives and Preparations: Sale of technological preparations including single and combined technological products, marinades, instant bouillons, sauces, and other food processing additives.
3. Protein Products: Sale of plant and animal proteins for food manufacturing applications.
4. Technological Services: Consultancy and complete technological service including formula preparation, personnel training, consultations, and development of new production programmes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Progast manufactures and supplies natural spices and extracts, seasoning blends, marinades, instant bouillons and sauces, coating products (batters and bread crumbs), flavour enhancers, and plant and animal proteins for meat processing companies and gastronomy businesses. The company also provides complete technological service including formula preparation, personnel training, consultations, and development of new technological methods and production programmes tailored to customer requirements.

Product overview

Progast is a traditional food ingredients supplier established in 1991, offering a comprehensive portfolio of spices, seasoning blends, and technological additives for the meat industry and gastronomy sector. The product portfolio includes natural spices and extracts, liquid and powder marinades, instant bouillons and sauces, coating products, and flavour enhancers for gastronomy. For the meat industry, Progast supplies specialized products including meat preparations, salamis, cooked and smoked ham products, pâtés, durable meat products, and canned/pasteurised meat products. The company also provides complete technological service including recipe development, production process consultation, and staff training, combining their product offerings with technical expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Spices and Spice Extracts Natural spices and spice extracts sourced from top-quality producing regions worldwide and quality-tested in Progast's in-house laboratory, supplied to meat processing companies and gastronomy businesses.
• Spice Mixtures and Seasoning Blends Spice mixtures and seasoning blends prepared from high-quality ingredients, typically customized to customer taste requirements, supplied to meat processors and gastronomy.
• Liquid Marinades Semi-liquid flavouring preparations for meat, based on spices, vegetable oil and extracts, suitable for grilling, roasting, stewing, or pan preparation, characterized by low dosage and broad usage spectrum.
• Powder Marinades Powdered marinade preparations for ready-to-cook grilled meat products, containing active technological and flavour substances including salt.
• Instant Bouillons Instant bouillon products for simple soup preparation and for seasoning or flavouring ready meals, including a glutamine-free variant for school canteens.
• Instant Sauces and Gravy Instant sauces and gravies, also available in oil paste form, designed for fast preparation and broad application in gastronomy facilities, using natural-identical ingredients to deliver home-made flavour.
• Coating Products (Batters and Bread Crumbs) Range of batters and breadcrumbs varying in colour, grain size, and taste, suitable for coating meat, cheese, vegetable, and fruit products.
• Flavour Enhancers and Additives Liquid seasoning sauces and technological additives that deliver balanced flavour to ready meals and reduce work, energy, and ingredient use while maintaining quality.
• Plant and Animal Proteins Plant and animal protein products supplied for use in food manufacturing applications.
• Technological Services (Custom Formula Development and Consulting) Complete technological service covering consultancy, recipe preparation, personnel training, and development of new technological methods and production programmes tailored to customer requirements.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OOO VARA (БЕЛАРУСЬ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for Progast products in Belarus, located in Minsk. Handles local sales and distribution of Progast spices and food additives to Belarusian customers.
• OOO Компания Спайсфуд-ПродуктcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for Progast products in Russian Federation, located in Moscow. Manages sales and distribution of Progast food ingredients to Russian customers.
• TOO ПРОГАСТ-КАЗАХСТАНcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for Progast products in Kazakhstan, headquartered in Pavlodar with branches in Karaganda, Astana, Petropavlovsk, Almaty, and Semey. Manages wide territorial coverage across Kazakhstan.
• PROGAST POLSKAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for Progast products in Poland, located in Tarnobrzeg.
• SIA DCLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for Progast products in Republic of Latvia, located in Riga.
• UAB AisvitacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for Progast products in Republic of Lithuania, located in Alytus.
• OOO SPECIALMEATTRADINGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for Progast products in Republic of Uzbekistan, located in Tashkent.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McCormick & Company: Global spice and seasoning leader with industrial and branded food service offerings. Competes with Progast in seasoning blends and flavor systems for industrial meat processors worldwide.
• Symrise: Global flavor and ingredient house with a savory/meat industry segment. Overlaps with Progast in seasoning blends, spice extracts, and savory flavor development for processed meat.
• Sensient Technologies: Global manufacturer of flavors, extracts, and specialty ingredients serving food manufacturers. Overlaps with Progast in spice extracts, savory flavors, and seasoning systems for industrial customers.
• Givaudan: World's largest flavor and fragrance company with a savory applications division serving meat and culinary manufacturers. Operates at a much larger scale but with overlapping savory seasoning capabilities.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company supplying seasonings, coatings, and functional ingredients to meat and food manufacturers. Operates at vastly larger scale but competes in the same ingredient categories.
• IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances): Global ingredient company with a savory/meat platform following the Danisco acquisition. Competes in functional ingredients, flavors, and seasonings for the processed meat industry.

Direct peers

• Wiberg: Austrian spice, herb, and seasoning specialist serving food manufacturers and gastronomy with a comparable portfolio of blends, marinades, and custom formulations. Closest regional peer in DACH/CEE food ingredients.
• Döhler: German-headquartered ingredient company producing flavors, spice extracts, sauces, and functional ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers. Comparable in B2B ingredient scope and European reach.
• Newly Weds Foods: Global supplier of coatings, seasonings, and functional ingredients for the meat and food industry. Overlaps with Progast in batters, breadings, marinades, and custom seasoning blends for protein processors.
• Fuchs Gewürze: German family-owned spice and seasoning manufacturer supplying the meat processing industry across Europe. Direct comparable in product mix (spice blends, marinades, functional additives) and customer base (industrial meat processors).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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