Gurman

What Gurman does

Gurman is a vertically integrated Ukrainian canned and preserved food manufacturer and former mini-market retailer, operated by СГ ТОВ "Південьагропереробка" (Pivdenahroperobka AC LLC) and headquartered in the village of Mirne, Biliaivskyi district, Odesa region. Founded in 1999, the company owns a 5,000-hectare farm staffed by a 500-person agricultural team and runs an optimized processing facility capable of producing more than 100,000 units of finished product per day. Its portfolio spans 14+ product categories including canned vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, corn), legumes (chickpeas, peas, beans), tomato paste, fruit and berry jams, sauces, meat products, porridges, and a dedicated HoReCa line, all marketed under the registered Gurman brand with a no-GMO, no-artificial-colors positioning. The company runs an internal R&D center that continuously develops new recipes and formulations.

Gurman's business model is built on three B2B revenue streams: branded wholesale into major Ukrainian grocery chains (including Auchan, ATB, Fozzy, Novus, Metro, Клас, Рост, and Posad), private label/OEM manufacturing for partner brands using existing or custom formulations, and export/distribution partnerships targeting European retail networks. The company maintains a five-region sales team covering all major Ukrainian oblasts and operates a website (gurman.od.ua) as the primary marketing and lead-generation channel. In March 2026, Gurman divested its 9-store mini-market retail chain (approximately 1,500 sqm of total retail space in central and tourist-heavy Odesa locations, including Derybasivska Street and Arkadia Alley) to Kopiyka, with 72 employees transitioning to the acquirer and Kopiyka's store count rising to 127. Post-transaction, the manufacturing and B2B distribution business continues to operate under Pivdenahroperobka.

Name

Gurman

Legal name

СГ ТОВ ПівденьАгроПереробка (Pivdenahroperobka AC LLC)

Website

https://gurman.od.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Acquired

Short description

Gurman (Pivdenahroperobka AC LLC) is a vertically integrated Ukrainian canned food manufacturer operating a 5,000-hectare farm and 100,000+ unit/day processing facility in Odesa, supplying branded, private label, and HoReCa products to major Ukrainian grocery chains and seeking European export partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Canned Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311), Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermented & Pickled Fruit & Vegetable Products (Pickles, Kimchi, Sauerkraut) (AFAKAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dips, Salsas, Relishes & Chutneys Manufacturing (AFAKADAM)

Keywords

• Canned food manufacturing
• Private label production
• Preserved vegetables
• Agricultural processing
• HoReCa food supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Odessa

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food products manufacturing and sales: Manufactures and sells canned vegetable and fruit products including chickpeas, cucumbers, tomato paste, peas, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, jams, sauces, meat products, and porridges under the Gurman brand
2. Private label manufacturing: Creates private label products for partners using existing or custom recipes, offering stable quality and reliable supply
3. Distribution and wholesale: Supplies products to national and European retail chains, seeking new distribution partners and export opportunities

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gurman is a vertically integrated Ukrainian food producer that cultivates vegetables on a 5,000-hectare farm in the Odesa region and processes them into canned and preserved food products (chickpeas, cucumbers, tomato paste, peas, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, jams, sauces, meat products, and porridges) under the Gurman brand. The company sells branded products through its own retail stores and major Ukrainian retail chains, and also offers private label manufacturing and wholesale distribution services.

Product overview

Gurman is a Ukrainian food production company operated by SГ ТОВ "Південьагропереробка" (Pivdenahroperobka AC LLC). The company operates a 5,000-hectare farm in Odesa region and employs 500 people with a production capacity exceeding 100,000 units per day. Founded in 1999, Gurman offers a diversified portfolio of canned and preserved food products including legume products (chickpeas, peas, beans), vegetable products (cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, corn), processed products (tomato paste, sauces, meat products, porridges), and fruit/berry preserves and jams. The portfolio also includes products for the HoReCa sector. The company provides private label manufacturing services, distribution, and retail placement. Products are sold through major Ukrainian retail chains including Ашан, ATB, Fozzy, Novus, Metro, Класс, Rost, and Posad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Гурман (Gurman) Private Label: The company offers private label manufacturing services, creating products according to existing recipes or developing new, unique formulations according to customer needs, with guaranteed stable quality and reliable supply.

Products and services

• Chickpea Products Canned and processed chickpea-based food products under the Gurman brand, distributed to retail chains and HoReCa customers.
• Cucumber Products Canned and preserved cucumber-based food products under the Gurman brand.
• Tomato Paste Tomato paste products under the Gurman brand.
• Pea Products Canned and processed pea-based food products under the Gurman brand.
• Zucchini Products Canned and processed zucchini-based food products under the Gurman brand.
• Tomato Products Canned and processed tomato-based food products under the Gurman brand.
• Pepper Products Canned and processed pepper-based food products under the Gurman brand.
• Bean Products Canned and processed bean-based food products under the Gurman brand.
• Corn Products Canned and processed corn-based food products under the Gurman brand.
• Fruit and Berry Jams and Preserves Canned fruit and berry jams and preserves under the Gurman brand.
• Sauces Various sauces including tomato sauces under the Gurman brand.
• Meat Products Canned meat products including stewed meat and meat preparations under the Gurman brand.
• Porridges Porridge products including buckwheat porridge with vegetables under the Gurman brand.
• HoReCa Product Line Food products specifically designed for the Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering sector under the Gurman brand.
• Private Label Manufacturing Custom private label manufacturing service where Gurman creates products according to client recipes or develops unique formulations for retail and distribution partners.
• Distribution and Wholesale Services Wholesale distribution services for Gurman brand products with exclusive terms and wide assortment, open to export opportunities to European markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of experience in vegetable cultivation and food processing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KopiykamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Kopiyka, a grocery retail chain operating in southern Ukraine, acquired the Gurman mini-market chain in early March 2026. Gurman's 9 stores and 72 employees were transferred to Kopiyka following phased integration and rebranding process. Post-integration, Kopiyka's total store count reached 127 stores, strengthening its position in Odesa's central and tourist-heavy districts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veres (Sandora / PepsiCo Ukraine): Ukrainian brand under PepsiCo producing juices, canned fruits, and preserved foods. Comparable in canned fruit/vegetable manufacturing and distribution through Ukrainian grocery, with a larger international parent.
• Chumak: Major Ukrainian producer of canned vegetables, tomato paste, sauces, ketchups, and condiments. Direct competitor in the same canned-vegetable and sauce categories, distributed through overlapping Ukrainian retail chains.

Emerging players

• Vincents (Latvia) / Private label canners: European private-label manufacturer of canned vegetables and ready meals. Comparable business model focused on retailer-owned-label canned food production — a relevant benchmark for Gurman's private-label growth path.

Broad incumbents

• Kernel Group: Major Ukrainian agro-industrial group with significant agricultural land bank and food processing activities. Comparable in owning large-scale Ukrainian farmland and agricultural production, useful as a regional agro/land asset benchmark.
• Del Monte Foods: International producer of canned fruits, vegetables, and tomato-based products sold through global retail chains. Comparable in canned fruit/vegetable manufacturing scale and private-label capabilities.
• Bonduelle: Global leader in canned and frozen vegetables with broad European retail presence. Highly comparable product mix (canned legumes, peas, corn, vegetables) and a model of private-label supply for major retailers — relevant for Gurman's European export ambitions.
• H.J. Heinz: Global food manufacturer with deep presence in ketchup, sauces, and canned/preserved products. Comparable in branded and private-label canned/sauce manufacturing and large-scale retail distribution.
• MHP (Myronivsky Hliboproduct): Large Ukrainian vertically integrated agro-food company (poultry, processed meats, grains). Comparable in scale of vertically integrated Ukrainian food operations and retail distribution reach, though different protein focus.
• Greenyard: European market leader in fresh, frozen, and canned fruit/vegetable products, including private-label supply. Comparable in selling canned and preserved produce through European retail chains, illustrating the export/private-label path Gurman is pursuing.

Regional players

• Astoria-O: Ukrainian producer of canned fruits, vegetables, jams, and preserves for both own brand and private label. Closely comparable in product range and in serving Ukrainian retail and HoReCa customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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