Gala Foods

What Gala Foods does

Gala Foods (ТОВ «Гала Фудз») is a Kyiv-based Ukrainian grain processing and packaging company founded in 2015 by Ram Dange, operating as a category leader in packaged grocery staples in Ukraine. The company runs three registered proprietary brands spanning the price spectrum: ART FOODS (mid-tier international grain varieties with recycled-cardboard packaging), PERE (ultra-premium selected grains in exclusive 400g/800g glass jars), and TAKI SPRAVY (affordable classic Ukrainian grains in polypropylene packaging). Production takes place on proprietary high-tech lines under HACCP, ISO 22000, and BRCGS food-safety management systems, with an in-house laboratory performing quality checks across raw material procurement through finished goods.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C model: own-brand packaged products are sold through direct partnerships with virtually every major Ukrainian retail chain — Silpo, METRO C&C, Auchan, Velyka Kyshnya, and Fozzy — covering all 24 Ukrainian oblasts, while the same production capacity is leveraged for full-cycle private label manufacturing for both Ukrainian and European retail brands (Aro, Metro Chief, Promo Marka, Kozhen den, Khit Produkt). Long-term retailer relationships, established at founding, are reinforced by annual independent audits conducted by METRO C&C, Auchan, and Fozzy.

Gala Foods supplements domestic leadership with a 5-year export program shipping grains and rice to America and Eastern, Central, and Southern Europe, in multiple packaging formats. The company holds awards including the 2017 first place in the «Знак якості» (Quality Sign) television program, and 2019 Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine recognitions for Leaders of the Economy, Gold Award Top Exporter, Business Activity, and Diversification. The corporate website is operated in Ukrainian, English, and German, with active brand presence on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Name

Gala Foods

Legal name

ТОВ Гала Фудз

Website

https://galafoods.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gala Foods is a Kyiv-based Ukrainian grain processing and packaging company founded in 2015 that sells packaged cereals under three proprietary brands (ART FOODS, PERE, TAKI SPRAVY), manufactures private label products, and exports to Europe and the Americas via major retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaged Grains and Cereal Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Other Food Manufacturing (3119)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Gluten-Free & Specialty Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing (GF pasta/cereals, ancient grains) (AFAKABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Native Starches & Flours (Corn, Potato, Tapioca, Wheat, Rice) (AFAJABAB), Starches, Flours & Milling Products Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAH)

Keywords

• Packaged grain products
• Cereal manufacturing
• Private label production
• Grain distribution
• Rice processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Own Brand Products: Sale of packaged grain products under three proprietary brands: ART FOODS (international varieties), PERE (premium segment), and Такі справи (affordable classics). Products sold in various packaging formats including recycled cardboard for ART FOODS.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Full-cycle private label production services for companies from Ukraine and Europe. Company handles product development, packaging design, and manufacturing for retailers' own brands including Aro, Metro Chief, Promo Marka, Кожен день, and Хіт продукт.
3. Export Sales: International export of grain products to America and across Eastern, Central, and Southern Europe. Wide assortment of grains and rice in various packaging formats for European markets.
4. B2B Distribution: Distribution of manufactured products through national and international retail networks. Partnership with major Ukrainian retail chains established at company founding.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gala Foods manufactures and packages grain and cereal products under three proprietary brands (ART FOODS, PERE, Taki Spravy) for Ukrainian and international retail consumers. The company also provides full-cycle private label production services for major retail chains, handling product development, packaging design, and manufacturing, and operates export distribution of grains and rice to European and American markets.

Product overview

Gala Foods is a Ukrainian grain and cereal manufacturing company operating since 2015, market leader in packaged grocery products in Ukraine. The company operates a portfolio of three distinct brands: ART FOODS (premium international grains with eco-friendly packaging), PERE (ultra-premium segment in exclusive glass jars featuring select grains from worldwide sources), and ТАКІ СПРАВИ (economy brand for classic Ukrainian grains at accessible prices). The company provides B2B services including private label manufacturing and distribution/export, serving major retail chains and international markets across Europe, America, and Eastern/Central/Southern Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ART FOODS: Brand offering cereals from classic national cuisine as well as grains from other countries and continents. Features high-quality packaging made from recycled materials (paper cardboard) with unique ecological design.
• PERE
• Такі справи

Products and services

• ART FOODS ART FOODS is a proprietary cereal brand offering grains from around the world, including classic Ukrainian grains (buckwheat, barley, peas, semolina, corn, millet) and international varieties (long-grain, round, and parboiled rice, camolino, jasmine, arborio, and basmati rice, bulgur, and couscous). Products feature eco-friendly packaging made from recycled materials (wastepaper cardboard) with a unique ecological design. Targeted at consumers seeking diverse, high-quality grains for healthy eating and culinary exploration.
• PERE PERE is a premium segment cereal brand offering select premium grains from around the world, including quinoa, lentils, black and red rice, bulgur and couscous, chickpeas and mung beans, white buckwheat, wild and brown rice mix, jasmine and camolino rice, and basmati rice. Products are packaged in exclusive 400g and 800g glass jars with no analogues among competitors. Targeted at consumers who value refined taste and premium quality for their families.
• ТАКІ СПРАВИ (Taki Spravy) Taki Spravy is an economy cereal brand offering classic grains at moderate prices familiar to every Ukrainian consumer since childhood. Product range includes buckwheat, millet, barley and pearl barley, round-grain, long-grain and parboiled rice, peas and semolina, wheat and corn grits. Products are sold in standard polypropylene packages of 500g and 900g and undergo all stages of cleaning to ensure products reach consumers without harmful impurities. Targeted at value-conscious consumers seeking traditional Ukrainian staples.
• Private Label Manufacturing Full-cycle private label production services for Ukrainian and European companies. Services include product development, packaging design, and manufacturing under client brands. Gala Foods participates in the production of private label brands including Aro, Metro Chief, Promo Marka, Kozhen Den (Every Day), and Hit Produkt. Targeted at retail chains and distributors seeking reliable contract manufacturing partners with international food safety certifications.
• Distribution and Export Services Distribution services covering all territories of Ukraine (all 24 oblasts) and export to European countries and America. The company offers a wide assortment of grains and rice in various packaging formats for European markets, with partnerships established at company founding with major Ukrainian retail chains (Silpo, METRO C&C, Auchan, Velyka Kyshnya, Fozzy). Targeted at retail chains and distributors in international markets.
• Grain Processing and Packaging Complete production cycle on proprietary high-tech lines meeting international quality and safety standards, supporting both proprietary brands and private label production. Manufacturing facilities include modern equipment for producing products in various packaging formats (polypropylene 500g/900g, glass jars 400g/800g, recycled cardboard). All production operates under BRCGS, ISO 22000, and HACCP food safety management systems with in-house laboratory quality control. Targeted at internal brand production and external private label clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• ART FOODS took first place in independent TV program 'Quality Sign' (Знак якості) in 2017

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ArominorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2015Ukrainian retail brand for which Gala Foods manufactures private label grain products under contract manufacturing arrangement.
• Metro ChiefminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2015Private label brand manufactured by Gala Foods for METRO C&C retail chain.
• Promo MarkaminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2015Private label brand for which Gala Foods provides contract manufacturing services.
• Кожен деньminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2015Ukrainian retail brand for which Gala Foods manufactures grain products under private label agreement.
• Хіт продуктminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2015Private label brand manufactured by Gala Foods for Ukrainian retail market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mistretta: Ukrainian packaged grain and pasta company operating in the same domestic market as Gala Foods. Comparable regional competitor in packaged grains and private-label manufacturing for Ukrainian retail.

Direct peers

• Bob's Red Mill: US-based packaged whole-grain and specialty grain brand offering rice, oats, quinoa, and baking grains across multiple product lines. Most directly comparable to Gala Foods in the multi-brand, packaged-grain model with premium positioning.
• RiceSelect: US packaged rice and grains brand offering Texmati, jasmine, risotto, and whole grain blends in premium packaging. Comparable product mix, brand-led retail model, and emphasis on specialty rice SKUs.
• Tilda: UK-based premium rice brand with basmati, jasmine, and pilau ranges sold across European retailers. Comparable premium international-rice positioning and private-label-capable operations to Gala Foods' PERE brand.
• Lotus Foods: US specialty rice and grain brand (Forbidden Rice, basmati, jasmine, etc.) sold in distinctive packaging through natural and mainstream retail channels. Closely mirrors Gala Foods' PERE and ART FOODS positioning around international and premium rice varieties.

Broad incumbents

• McCormick & Company: Global flavor and packaged food company with branded rice, grain, and seasoning mixes. Comparable branded packaged-food retail model, but at vastly greater scale and category breadth.
• TreeHouse Foods: Large US private-label food manufacturer serving retailers across center-store categories including grains and rice. Comparable private-label manufacturing capability, but at vastly greater scale and category breadth than Gala Foods.
• Hain Celestial: US natural and organic packaged food company with rice, grain, and cereal product lines sold globally. Comparable specialty-grain packaged positioning but as part of a much broader branded portfolio.
• SunRice: Australian rice and grain company operating branded and private-label rice businesses globally. Comparable branded plus private-label model, though at much larger scale and broader geography.

Others

• Kernel Group: Large Ukrainian agribusiness and grain trader with sunflower oil, grain, and export operations. Not a direct packaged-grain competitor, but materially relevant as a Ukrainian grain supply chain counterparty and exporter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ARTFOODS_grains
• Facebookfacebook.com/galafoods.ua
• Instagraminstagram.com/art_foods_ua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gala-foods

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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