Roshen withdrew from Budapest: Information about the cessation of production in the capital Hungarian confirmed the company's general director, Oleksandr Holovashchuk, in Forbes Ukraine. The Bonbonetti factory in Budapest became involved in this the second one abandoned by a Ukrainian brand with a branch in this country. Interestingly, the production of sweets has already been stopped there in April 2023.
Why was the branch closed? Holowaszczuk revealed that the official reason for the company's decision was economic difficulties and none production efficiency. Roshen continues its production today only in Ukraine (including in Vinnytsia and Krzemieniec) and in one factory in Klaipėda (Lithuania). The company also had a branch in Lipetsk, on Russian territory. However, it was closed in 2017 after Russia took it over.
Roshen has been operating for almost 30 years: Let us remind you that he founded a company specializing in confectionery products in 1996, Petro Poroshenkopresident of Ukraine in 2014-2019. Roshen products are available in 35 countries around the world, including: the USA, Canada, ChinaJapan, South Korea and in Europe. In Poland, the Ukrainian brand operates primarily in the segment of candies, bars, chocolate and cookies since 2015.
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Sources: newscihandlowe.pl, roshen.com