Ascania-Pack

What Ascania-Pack does

Ascania-Pack is a privately held Ukrainian food manufacturer founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kyiv, operating two integrated business lines: (1) production and export of natural Ukrainian honey under the Ascania sub-brand, and (2) contract manufacturing of portion-packaged food products including sauces, ketchups, marinades, dressings, mayonnaise, mustards, olive oil, sweet toppings, fruit teas with honey, fruit cocktails, and sugar/salt/pepper portions. The company is the stated leader in Ukrainian honey manufacturing and export and holds a leading position in the Ukrainian portion-pack food-products market, with exports to more than 20 countries across Western Europe, North America, MENA, and Southeast Asia.

The business is anchored by vertically integrated upstream supply (a network of 150+ professional apiaries covering approximately 90% of Ukraine's melliferous territory), in-house processing capacity of 3,000 tons per month, and combined storage of 9,000 tons (5,000 raw / 4,000 finished). Quality control is delivered through a proprietary three-stage laboratory process using ELISA-based testing on R-Biopharm (Germany) and Tekka (Italy) systems, with every batch of final honey independently verified by QSI Bremen (Germany). The facility is certified to FSSC 22000 (audited by SGC Switzerland), ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, and holds GACC registration as a High-Quality Honey Exporter for China and Halal certification for select products.

Revenue is generated through a mix of branded honey sales, multi-format portion-pack sales (stick, dip, sachet, doypack, bucket, bottle, beaker), Private Label contract manufacturing, and tolling packaging services. Go-to-market combines dedicated field sales by segment (HoReCa, retail chains, wholesale/distribution, export), a multi-language corporate website, social media presence, and direct-to-consumer sales through Amazon.de in Germany. The named enterprise customer base includes McDonald's, KFC, METRO C&C, Kraft Foods, Hilton, Hyatt, Ibis, Radisson, and Auchan, alongside a long tail of distributors and importers across 20+ countries.

Name

Ascania-Pack

Legal name

Ascania-Pack

Website

https://ascania-pack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ascania-Pack is a Ukrainian food manufacturer founded in 2004, producing and exporting natural honey and portion-packaged condiments, sauces, marinades, and teas under its Ascania brand and via Private Label for enterprise customers including McDonald's, KFC, METRO, Kraft Foods, and major hotel chains, with exports to more than 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Honey and Portion-Packaged Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941), Other Snack Food Manufacturing (311919)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Honey Packaging, Bottling & Private Labeling (AFAEAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Honey & Natural Sweet Spreads Manufacturing (AFAKADAL), Chocolate, Sweet Spreads & Syrups Manufacturing (AFAKADAK), Spreads, Sweeteners & Syrups (Jam, Honey, Nut Butters, Maple) (CRADAAAC), Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Fruit Spreads Manufacturing (AFAKADAI)

Keywords

• Honey production
• Portion food packaging
• Private label manufacturing
• Honey export
• HoReCa food supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Honey Manufacturing and Sales: Production and sale of natural honey including liquid honey (acacia, buckwheat, linden, meadow, flower) and creamy honey with various flavors (classic, apricot, chocolate, strawberry, ginger-lemongrass, blueberry, cranberry, lemon-mint). Revenue generated from direct sales of branded honey products under Ascania trademark.
2. Portion Food Products Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of portioned food products including sauces (ketchup, BBQ, sweet chili, garlic, cheese, curry, mango-chili, tartar, French with mustard, etc.), marinades, jams, tea with honey, toppings, sugar, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and olive oil. Products sold in various portion formats: stick, dip, showbox, sachet, bucket, bottle, beaker, doypack.
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing and packaging services under customer trademarks (Private Label). Services include product development, exclusive recipes, packaging design, and tolling scheme (packaging customer-provided products). Covers both honey and portion products.
4. Honey Export: Export of honey products to international markets. Company supplies honey to more than 20 countries worldwide including Belgium, Germany, France, USA, Canada, Poland, Netherlands, and others. Offers high volume regular deliveries with individual schedules.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ascania-Pack manufactures and exports natural honey (liquid monofloral and polyfloral varieties, creamy honey with fruit/nut additives, and hot honey) and a wide range of portion-packaged food products (sauces, ketchups, marinades, dressings, mayonnaise, olive oil, sweet toppings, fruit teas with honey, fruit cocktails, sugars, salt, pepper) in multiple portion formats. The company also offers Private Label contract manufacturing and tolling packaging services for both honey and portion products under customer trademarks, supplying HoReCa operators, retail chains, distributors, and international honey importers across more than 20 countries.

Product overview

Ascania-Pack is a Ukrainian food manufacturing company specializing in production and export of natural honey and portion-packaged food products. The product portfolio consists of two core business lines: (1) Honey products including liquid honey in monofloral varieties (Acacia, Buckwheat, Linden) and polyfloral varieties (Meadow, Flower), creamy/spreadable honey with fruit/berry/nut additives, and hot honey with mango; and (2) Portion food products encompassing sauces (BBQ, Truffle, Cheddar, Sweet chili, etc.), ketchups, marinades, salad dressings, mayonnaise, mustard, olive oil, sweet toppings, fruit teas with honey, fruit cocktails, sugars, salt, and pepper. Products are available in multiple portion formats (sticks, dips, beakers, sachets, bottles, Doypacks, buckets) targeting HoReCa, retail, and distributor channels. The company also offers Private Label manufacturing services and tolling scheme packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ascania: Honey product brand under Ascania-Pack offering liquid and creamy honey varieties

Products and services

• Liquid Honey (Ascania)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ tons per season honey production capacity in Ukraine
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• McDonald'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcDonald's conducts annual external independent audit of Ascania-Pack to verify compliance with quality requirements. Company supplies honey meeting McDonald's quality standards and audit specifications.
• Kraft FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKraft Foods conducts annual external independent audit of Ascania-Pack for compliance with quality requirements.
• METRO C&CcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMETRO conducts audit compliance verification with international company requirements for Ascania-Pack.
• KFCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKFC conducts audit compliance verification with international company requirements for Ascania-Pack.
• SGC SwitzerlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationSGC Switzerland serves as the certification auditor for FSSC 22000 Quality and Food Safety Management System, conducting annual certification audits.
• QSI Bremen (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationQSI Bremen is an independent international laboratory specializing in honey quality control. Ascania-Pack honey undergoes final quality verification through QSI testing.
• R-Biopharm (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationR-Biopharm supplies ELISA test systems for antibiotic and veterinary drug testing in Ascania-Pack's quality control laboratory.
• Tekka (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationTekka supplies test systems for honey quality testing in Ascania-Pack's laboratory for antibiotics and veterinary drugs.
• HiltonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHilton is a Private Label customer for Ascania-Pack honey products.
• HyattmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHyatt is a Private Label customer for Ascania-Pack honey products.
• IbismajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIbis hotel chain is a Private Label customer for Ascania-Pack honey products.
• RadissonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadisson hotel chain is a Private Label customer for Ascania-Pack honey products.
• McDonald'smajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcDonald's is a Private Label customer for Ascania-Pack honey products.
• METROmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMETRO is a Private Label customer for Ascania-Pack honey products.
• AuchanmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuchan retail chain is a Private Label customer for Ascania-Pack honey products.
• Work.uaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWork.ua is Ukrainian job search platform used by Ascania-Pack for recruitment and career postings.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zentis GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of sweet spreads, jams, and fruit preparations for retail and industrial customers. Directly comparable as a European sweet-spreads and Private Label manufacturer serving the same retail and HoReCa channels.
• Hero Group: Swiss-headquartered global spreads and baby food company producing jams, honey, and fruit-based products under Private Label and own brands. Comparable in Private Label sweet-spreads manufacturing, honey sourcing, and global retail distribution.
• Andros Group: French fruit-based products company producing jams, fruit preparations, and desserts for retail and foodservice. Comparable in fruit-based spreads manufacturing, Private Label B2B supply, and presence in European foodservice.
• Comvita Limited: New Zealand-based global honey and bee product company exporting premium honey to 20+ countries. Comparable in international honey export, traceability, and quality certifications, though focused on manuka rather than floral varieties.
• Develey Senf & Feinkost GmbH: German mustard, sauces and condiments manufacturer with strong Private Label and foodservice channels. Comparable in portion-pack condiment manufacturing (sauces, dressings, ketchup) targeting HoReCa and retail in Europe.
• Kühne + Nagel (Kühne) — Condiments Division: German family-owned producer of mustards, sauces, ketchup, and vinegar-based condiments. Comparable in condiment manufacturing, German/European retail and HoReCa channels, and Private Label supply.
• PortionPac Chemical / PortionPac Europe: European operator specializing in portioned packaging for HoReCa (sauces, condiments, oils, dressings). Comparable in portion-pack format innovation and HoReCa-direct distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Langnese (Südzucker Group): Germany's leading consumer honey brand, part of Südzucker. Comparable in honey packaging, bottling, and German/European retail distribution, but operates as a much larger incumbent brand rather than Private Label specialist.

Emerging players

• Hilltop Honey: UK-based honey brand and packer supplying retail and foodservice with a strong e-commerce and HoReCa presence. Comparable in honey packaging and branded/Private Label supply, though smaller in scale and EU-export reach.
• Wedderspoon Organic: New Zealand premium manuka honey brand with international export to North America, Europe, and Asia. Comparable in branded honey export to multiple geographies and quality differentiation, though smaller scale than Ascania-Pack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ascania.pack
• Instagraminstagram.com/ascania_honey

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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