An international brand built on traditions of many generations
In 2025, the MOKATE Group celebrated its 35th anniversary, but the foundations of its business date back more than 120 years and have been built by successive generations of the Mokrysz family. This story shows that courage in making difficult decisions and consistency in action translate into a sustainable competitive edge.
The starting point for the company’s current position was the period of economic transition in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when new market realities were being shaped. It was then that the company founder, Teresa Mokrysz, initiated its dynamic development. With her ability to stay ahead of trends, the company revolutionized the instant beverages market by introducing products that changed consumers’ daily habits. The competition has become a witness to this change.
Currently, the MOKATE Group consists of several companies operating in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. Three state-of-the-art production facilities — in Ustroń, Žory, and the Czech Republic — are operating at full capacity, meeting the demands of markets around the world. Its brands such as Mokate, LOYD, NYCoffee, and Minutka are well recognized in many countries. The Mokate Group’s annual revenues exceed PLN 1.5 billion, of which about 80% of sales are generated in foreign markets.
Today, the fourth generation of the Mokrysz family is shaping the company’s international development and is responsible for the further expansion of its brands. With actions undertaken by Adam and Katarzyna Mokrysz, the company expands successfully in many European markets, building a strong position in the international FMCG segment.
People and investments — two pillars of international growth
The MOKATE Group’s consistent growth is supported by two key pillars, as Dr Adam Mokrysz emphasizes.
The first of them is human capital — competent and ambitious knowledge, experience, and professionalism combined with creativity. The second is financial and technical investments — executed not as a reaction to market pressures, but as part of a consistent strategy and in pursuit of increasingly ambitious goals. It is those pillars that enable the company to maintain its position among international leaders and consistently scale up its operations.
One of the most recent projects implemented in this spirit is the thorough modernization of the Żory plant, discussed by Dr Katarzyna Mokrysz. Comprehensive production automation was carried out in 2024, significantly reducing lead times and improving internal logistics. Simultaneously, the construction of a new production facility based on renewable energy sources is being finalized in Żory. This is not only an investment in expanding production capacity, but also an expression of the company’s responsibility and approach to sustainable development.
Innovation — the best response to consumer trends
Technological development at the MOKATE Group goes hand in hand with diligent analysis of changing consumer trends. This approach is reflected in the broad portfolio built under the strategic partnership between the Mokrysz and Rivera families. The products created are tailored to different consumers, for whom quality and comfort are essential. The Cappuccino Vienna line is also very developed in the same vein, designed for people who appreciate attention to their lifestyle.
MOKATE means more than just a strong consumer brand. The company is also successfully developing the B2B food raw materials segment, establishing robust business relationships in international markets. The solutions and the range for the HoReCa sector are appreciated by partners around the world, emphasizes Adam Mokrysz.
Presence at key industry trade shows — such as SIAL, Gulfood, and Anuga — reinforces the company’s credibility and opens up new areas of expansion: from Europe, through the Middle East and Far East, to African markets.
Responsibility — environment, community, and the royal game
Key pillars supporting company operations are partnership, efficient and quick decision-making, transparency, and a long-term approach. As Katarzyna Mokrysz points out, these work especially well in markets where business is based on direct relationships and trust.
For the MOKATE Group, social responsibility has formed an integral part of management — both at the operational and strategic levels. In the environmental area, the company consistently introduces low-emission and environmentally friendly solutions in its production systems.
Promotion of chess — a hobby that has been cultivated in the Mokrysz family for generations — is also an important part of social involvement. Its natural continuation is the nationwide educational project “Education through Chess,” carried out in cooperation with the Polish Chess Federation. The program is already operating in more than 1,500 schools nationwide, with the long-term goal of introducing chess as a compulsory subject in elementary schools. As Adam Mokrysz points out, this game develops strategic thinking, patience, and determination.
Chess is also an excellent metaphor for business. Every move matters, and every decision involves consequences — both immediate and deferred. In business, the ability to think several steps ahead, the willingness to take informed risks, and the ability to act with a long-term view in mind are crucial. MOKATE has been consistently implementing this philosophy for years, which allows it to look to the future with optimism.
