Interviews

  • Mlekpol on the road to sustainable growth

    Sobota, 04 października 2025

    Mlekpol, one of the leading dairy cooperatives in Central and Eastern Europe, supplies its products to more than 100 countries. Vice President Małgorzata Cebelińska outlines how the company is addressing key challenges including sustainability requirements, digitalization, and changes in export markets. Read more »

  • We talk with Paweł Majchrzak, COO and Management Board Member at Gibar, about how the company is strengthening its position in Poland as a distributor and importer of niche confectionery, while steadily expanding into savory snacks and beverages. Read more »

  • Founded in 1990, PPH Maxpol has grown from its first trade fair in Lviv to organizing international exhibitions across multiple continents. On the occasion of the company’s 35th anniversary, we speak with Małgorzata Ryttel, President of the Management Board, and Wojciech Ryttel, Vice-president of the Management Board, about the company’s history, challenges, and plans for the future. Read more »

  • An interview with Iwona Kruszyńska, responsible for coordinating exports and cooperation with international partners at Eurowafel. Read more »

  • Partner Center is a “comprehensive supplier”

    Sobota, 04 października 2025

    – says Piotr Wieloch, Member of the Management Board, Director of Marketing and Exports at Partner Center. Today we take a closer look at Partner Center, one of Poland’s leading wine and spirits distributors. Read more »

  • With almost 40 years of family tradition, Fanex has become a trusted partner in the HoReCa sector in Poland and abroad. Known for its distinctive sauces, condiments, and openness to international cooperation, the company is focusing on innovation, sustainability, and exports to strengthen its position in Europe and expand into Asia and North America. Read more »

  • A premium tea that inspires trends

    Sobota, 04 października 2025

    We talk to Paulina Małachowska, Brand Manager of Adalbert’s Tea, about the leaf’s journey from Sri Lankan plantations to cups in Poland, trends and changing consumer habits, as well as the brand’s challenges and development plans. Read more »

  • Polish poultry strengthens global position

    Sobota, 04 października 2025

    Poland is the largest poultry producer in the European Union and the world’s third-largest exporter, with over 2 million tons of poultry meat shipped abroad in 2024. In this interview Dariusz Goszczyński, President of the National Poultry Council – Chamber of Commerce, discusses the competitive advantages of Polish poultry, key export markets and how the industry addresses challenges. Read more »

  • For nearly 60 years, Wielkopolski Indyk has grown from a local family venture into one of Poland’s leading turkey producers. Marek Osuchowski, Director of Trade and Marketing, shares how tradition, quality, and innovation drive the brand’s international success. Read more »

  • SEKO fish industry expansion

    Piątek, 03 października 2025

    SEKO has been one of Poland’s leading producers of fish and fish products for many years, combining the tradition of a family business with a modern approach to the market. The company is consistently developing its exports, expanding its portfolio, and investing in new technologies to meet the expectations of customers in Poland and around the world. SEKO Vice-president Joanna Szymczak talks... Read more »

  • The company, which skilfully combines family values with a strong international presence, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. We talk about the tremendous success of the brand initiated by the vision, courage and determination of Teresa Mokrysz with the Group' CEO, Adam Mokrysz, PhD, and the MOKATE Group General Director, Katarzyna Mokrysz, PhD. Read more »

  • MOKATE - the story of courage and determination of President Teresa Mokrysz Read more »

  • Interview with Małgorzata Ryttel, President of the Management Board of PPH Maxpol. Read more »

  • At the beginning of the 20th century, a small colonial shop in Cieszyn Silesia introduced local residents to the exotic tastes of coffee and tea. Today, the fourth generation of the Mokrysz family co-creates an international FMCG group that not only exports products to over 75 countries but also sets new trends in the industry. Read more »

  • Sweet traditions with a global reach

    Piątek, 31 stycznia 2025

    Bogutti, a Polish confectionery company, proves that family values and international ambition can go hand in hand. Renowned for high-quality biscuits, wafer rolls, and fudge, Bogutti has gained recognition in over 50 markets by combining traditional recipes with modern trends like sustainability and health-focused products. We talk with Karol Pilaciński, Export Director at Bogutti. Read more »

  • In 2025, MAXPOL marks a remarkable milestone – 35 years of shaping the trade fair industry. We talk with Małgorzata Ryttel about earning a reputation as a trusted leader in the trade fair world. Read more »

  • The year 2024 in the FMCG industry was challenging, but also undoubtedly full of interesting market developments. Inflation, changes in consumer preferences and habits or weather anomalies have largely shaped how trade has played out for most of the year. Despite the many difficulties and changes, the last few months seem to have been a successful period, and the prospects for many companies... Read more »

  • Brand Distribution’s 2025 growth plans

    Piątek, 31 stycznia 2025

    Michał Sawosz, Chief Commercial Officer of Brand Distribution, shares insights into the company’s three-decade journey, its unique Full Service Distributor approach, and its ambitions to lead in both global and domestic markets. Read more »

  • Dairy: Trends and Innovations

    Piątek, 31 stycznia 2025

    The year 2025 promises dynamic changes in the dairy industry, driven by evolving consumer expectations and global challenges. Health-focused products, sustainability, personalized offerings, and technological innovations will shape the market. How is Mlekpol, a market leader, responding to these demands by expanding its product portfolio, investing in sustainability, and strengthening its... Read more »

  • Forecasts for the Trade Sector in 2025

    Piątek, 31 stycznia 2025

    2025 promises to be another difficult year for the entire trade sector. Consumer sentiment can be described as similar to that of 2024. Trade has been struggling for a long time with many significant challenges, such as rising operating costs, high labor costs (including the increase in the minimum wage), inflation, weakened demand (2.5 million people below the poverty line), as well as... Read more »

  • The year 2024 in the Polish trade sector was marked by challenges as well as opportunities. Economic conditions, shifting consumer preferences, and new regulations significantly influenced the dynamics of this industry. The retail sector in Poland faced inflation, high energy and material costs, reduced purchasing power among citizens, and legislative uncertainty. Read more »

  • Year 2023 summary - Producer’s perspective

    Poniedziałek, 29 stycznia 2024
  • Trends in trade fairs

    Wtorek, 23 stycznia 2024

    Wojciech Ryttel, Member of the Board at MAXPOL, offers a deep dive into the intricacies of organizing international fairs, touching upon evolving stand designs, the challenges of the pandemic, and the unwavering focus on customer satisfaction that has been a company creed. Read more »

  • Bogutti: Adapting Global Trends

    Wtorek, 23 stycznia 2024

    In a rapidly evolving confectionery market, Karol Pilacinski, Export Director at Bogutti, discusses how the company is adapting to global trends with a focus on health-conscious products and innovative flavors. Read more »

  • Wawel’s Global Treats

    Wtorek, 23 stycznia 2024

    Discovering Wawel’s confectionery mastery: unveiling the secrets behind the international success of Poland’s Royal-Quality sweets. We talk with Tetiana Gurnevych, International Sales Director at Wawel. Read more »

  • Hubert Owczarek, Export Director at Cedrob Foods, dives into the future of the food industry, the rise of health-conscious choices, and Poland’s key role in global poultry production. From eco-conscious packaging to the nuances of global meat trends CEDROB paints a comprehensive picture of the culinary future. Read more »

  • A family business in a globalised world

    Wtorek, 23 stycznia 2024

    The term “Family business”, especially in a highly globalised market, is often associated with a small business with a rather local potential. This perception is not always correct. There are organisations that, despite revenues running into billions of zlotys, an extensive portfolio of recognisable brands and the employment of thousands of employees, escape the stereotype of a “cold... Read more »

  • Mastermedia: export leader

    Wtorek, 23 stycznia 2024

    Mastermedia is one of the largest exporters of food products in Poland. The owners Katarzyna Zdybicka-Wójciak, Paweł Wójciak and Grzegorz Cioczek talk about the nature of the company and its plans for the future. Read more »

  • Oliver Posch, Head of Sales Food Retail Western & Eastern Europe Liebherr-Hausgeraete Vertriebs- und Service GmbH highlights the company’s advancement in refrigeration for the food trade, focusing on energy efficiency, maintenance ease, and space optimization, while emphasizing sustainability and market adaptability. Read more »

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