Agrana Expands in Russia

CompaniesOther ♦ Published: February 16, 2012; 13:58 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Austrian fruit and starch company invests € 27m in a factory site in Russia.

Agrana Expands in Russia / Picture: © Vindobona.org

Within the coming years, Agrana plans to expand its factory in Serpuchow, Russia. The annual capacity should rise from 38,000 tons for fruit treatment to 62,000 tons. The investment volume totals €27m, the executive Herbert Hlawati explains.

The factory, which was built in 2004, is located 100km in the south of Moscow. In 2005, Agrana acquired the site. Technical facilities…