What Pepees does

PEPEES S.A. (Przedsiębiorstwo Przemysłu Spożywczego PEPEES S.A., WSE:PPS) is the largest potato starch processing plant in Poland and the only domestic producer of crystalline glucose, headquartered in Łomża with additional processing facilities at ZPZ Lublin and PPZ Bronisław as wholly owned subsidiaries. The company was founded in the late 1960s/early 1970s, has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 22 May 1997, and operates as a capital group with an associate stake in CHP Energia Sp. z o.o. for combined heat and power supply.

The company's product portfolio is built around native potato starch (mechanically separated granules, rinsed, purified, dried, and sieved), crystalline and anhydrous glucose (via enzymatic hydrolysis achieving over 99% purity meeting European Pharmacopoeia standards), maltodextrins (via spray drying), glucose syrups (purified enzymatic hydrolysates), feed potato protein (via thermal-acid coagulation with over 80% crude protein), plus newer modified starches and organic potato flakes. Supporting technologies include enzymatic hydrolysis, spray drying, and thermal-acid coagulation, all housed under an integrated management system certified to ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, GMP, GMP+, Halal, and Kosher since 2007.

PEPEES operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model, supplying approximately 370 domestic customers and over 60 international customers across food processing (Nestlé Polska, Grupa Animex, Sokołów S.A., Tesco, Jeronimo Martins Polska), pharmaceutical (Teva, GlaxoSmithKline), feed, chemical, textile, and paper industries, sourced from thousands of contracted Polish potato growers. Revenue is generated through one-time negotiated bulk contracts in 25kg bags, big-bags, and tanker trucks, with pricing not publicly disclosed. FY2024 consolidated revenue was PLN 236M (~$60M), with Q1 2026 revenue of PLN 59.3M, and the company participates in international trade shows (POLAGRA, Summer Fancy Food) for customer acquisition.

Name

Pepees

Legal name

Przedsiębiorstwo Przemysłu Spożywczego PEPEES S.A.

Website

https://pepees.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PEPEES S.A. is Poland's largest potato starch processor and its only domestic crystalline glucose producer, supplying food, pharmaceutical, feed, chemical, textile, and paper industrial customers in Poland and internationally from its Łomża, Lublin, and Bronisław plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Potato Starch Products

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Native Starches & Flours (Corn, Potato, Tapioca, Wheat, Rice) (AFAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Starches & Grain Derivatives Manufacturing (cornstarch, maltodextrin, glucose solids) (AFAKABAG), Modified Food Starches (Acetylated, Crosslinked, Pregelatinized, Dextrins) (AFAJABAA), Starch Processing & Sweetener Enzymes (AFAJAIAE), Starch-Based Thickeners (Native & Modified Starches, Dextrins) (AFAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Potato starch processing
• Crystalline glucose production
• Maltodextrin manufacturing
• Feed potato protein
• Starch derivatives supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Podbanská

Offices3 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. Potato Starch and Derivatives: Manufacturing and sale of potato starch, crystalline glucose, anhydrous glucose, maltodextrins, glucose syrups, potato flakes, and feed potato protein to industrial customers in food, pharmaceutical, feed, chemical, textile, and paper industries

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PEPEES manufactures and sells natural starch products derived from potato processing, including native potato starch, crystalline glucose, anhydrous glucose, maltodextrins, glucose syrups, feed-grade potato protein, modified starch, and organic potato flakes. Products are supplied in bulk industrial packaging (25kg bags, big-bags, tanker trucks) to B2B customers in food, pharmaceutical, feed, chemical, textile, and paper industries, with approximately 370 domestic and 60+ international customers served.

Product overview

PEPEES S.A. is a leading Polish potato processing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of starch-based products centered around its core potato starch production. The product line includes crystalline glucose, maltodextrin in multiple variants (N 1013, S 1320, W 2028, N 0610), glucose syrups (MN 3338, MS 3845, MN 3640), pharmaceutical-grade anhydrous glucose, and feed-grade potato protein. The company also produces modified starch and organic potato flakes as newer offerings. These products serve diverse industries including food processing, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, chemicals, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skrobia Ziemniaczana (Potato Starch)

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Agrico Polska Sp. z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2025PEPEES participates in Agrico Polska's Potato Day event in Borkowo, providing an opportunity to exchange experiences in potato cultivation and processing, present new varieties, and discuss prospects for the agricultural-food sector.
• Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Informatyki i Przedsiębiorczości w ŁomżyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2019PEPEES signed a letter of intent with the university for cooperation in supporting didactic work, scientific research, and implementation of new technologies. Potential participation in developing curricula for Informatics, Automation and Robotics, Food Technology, and Management programs.
• Łomża Development PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2012Cooperation agreement signed in Łomża City Hall involving PEPEES, Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Informatyki i Przedsiębiorczości, Wyższa Szkoła Agrobiznesu, Okręgowa Spółdzielnia Mleczarska w Piątnicy, and De Heus Sp. z.o.o. for joint R&D, technology development, and advisory services.
• ZPZ Lublin (Zakłady Przemysłu Ziemniaczanego Lublin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZPZ Lublin is a subsidiary of PEPEES Group, operating potato processing facilities in Lublin as part of the capital group.
• PPZ Bronisław (Przedsiębiorstwo Przemysłu Ziemniacznego Bronisław)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPZ Bronisław is a subsidiary of PEPEES Group, operating potato processing facilities in Bronisław as part of the capital group.
• CHP Energia Sp. z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHP Energia is an associate company of PEPEES Group, involved in energy production (Combined Heat and Power). PEPEES has increased its stake in this company over time.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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