Getreide AG, one of Germany’s leading rapeseed processors, officially opened a representative office in Ukraine at the beginning of October. The branch’s opening was necessary because the Black Sea ports were blocked after the start of the war. This decision allowed Getreide AG to continue working with Ukrainian farmers, buying rapeseed from them and exporting it to its factory in Rostock. In addition, the company is considering new business opportunities in Ukraine and has already started working with sunflower oil. Getreide AG Ukraine is also the exclusive representative of the Bulgarian company Astra Bioplant, which specializes in producing vegetable oils, biodiesel, and other products. As part of this cooperation, the company purchases sunflower oil in Ukraine to be sent to processing facilities in Bulgaria. Since the start of the 2024-2025 marketing year, Getreide AG has already shipped more than 130,000 tonnes of rapeseed. The company’s main partners in Ukraine are MHP, Eridon, Astarta, Vilia, and Nibulon.