REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT trade mission to Finland and the Baltic states: May 6–9 in Helsinki, May 10–12 in Tallinn, May 13 in Riga, and May 14 in Vilnius.
Overview of the “REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT” Trade Mission to Finland and the Baltic States
6–14 May 2026 | Helsinki — Tallinn — Riga — Vilnius
From 6 to 14 May 2026, the “REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT” Trade Mission to Finland and the Baltic States took place, bringing together representatives of Ukrainian businesses and communities, international partners, investors, financial institutions, donor organizations, and representatives of the European business community.
The mission was held as part of the global “REBIRTH UKRAINE” initiative and was aimed at developing international economic cooperation, supporting Ukrainian exports, identifying new partners, and creating practical opportunities for Ukrainian businesses to participate in European supply chains.
An important component of the mission was the REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT initiative — a platform designed to support Ukrainian food and ingredient manufacturers in entering international markets. The program included presentations of Ukrainian products, tasting sessions, business negotiations, and B2B matchmaking with potential importers, distributors, retail chains, and HoReCa representatives.
Geography and Key Stages of the Mission
🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland — 6–9 May
The first stage of the mission took place in Helsinki.
On 6 May, participants arrived in Finland and took part in a networking program designed to help them get acquainted, exchange contacts, and prepare for the business part of the mission.
On 7 May, the official day of Ukrainian-Finnish economic cooperation took place. The program included a business forum, presentations and pitch sessions by Ukrainian and Finnish companies, an exhibition and tasting area, presentations of Ukrainian food products, as well as B2B meetings with potential partners.
Particular attention was given to Ukrainian finished food products and ingredients for the food industry and HoReCa sector.
On 8 May, the program continued with visits to Finnish companies and distributors, giving Ukrainian participants an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the local business environment and explore potential areas of cooperation.
On 9 May, the Finnish stage of the mission concluded.
It was in Helsinki, as part of the Economic Forum, that a wide range of Ukrainian food products was presented in the tasting area.
As part of the trade mission, a wide range of products from Ukrainian manufacturers was presented, including:
sunflower oil; sauces; honey; cereals and grain products; snacks; beverages; frozen products; confectionery; and other food products.
The REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT delegation included:
- Med Ukrainy
- Volynskiy Brovar
- Chateau Chizay
- Delta Food, TM Hulyai Pole
- Organic Export, TM ECOROD
- BARGY
- TM Lakitka
- Companies participating remotely: Zernari, Three Bears, Sladosvit, and BRAVE HONEY.
Companies participating in the REBIRTH OF UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT trade mission
MED UKRAINY (Organic Export LLC)
One of Ukraine’s leading producers of certified organic honey, offering a wide range of monofloral and blended honey varieties, premium product lines, as well as private-label production services.
DELTA FOOD LLC – TM Hulyai Pole
A leading Ukrainian producer of mayonnaise, mayonnaise-based sauces, ketchup, mustard, and sunflower oil for both the retail and private-label segments.
BARGY TM
A producer of functional vegan snack bars, fruit bars, and energy bars. The products are gluten-free, contain no added sugar, and are made from natural ingredients.
Organic Original LLC – TM ECOROD
One of the pioneers of Ukraine’s organic food market, producing certified organic cereals, porridges, oat flakes, buckwheat, spelt, cold-pressed sunflower oil, honey, corn snacks with freeze-dried berries, gluten-free rice cakes, and other healthy food products.
Lakitka
A producer of traditional Ukrainian sunflower halva, distinguished by its rich, crumbly texture and natural nutty flavor.
CHATEAU CHIZAY
A premium Ukrainian winery established in 1995 in Zakarpattia. The company cultivates 272 hectares of vineyards, produces approximately 1.3 million bottles of wine annually, and exports its products to more than 20 countries, including France and Italy.
VOLINSKI BROWAR
A modern Ukrainian beverage producer offering craft beer, kvass, kombucha, bubble tea, lemonades, energy drinks, and other natural beverages. Since 2021, the company has exported its products to Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Remote participants of the REBIRTH OF UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT mission within the ALLE FOOD UA Trade Alliance
Sladosvit
A producer of high-quality dairy and confectionery products, including condensed milk, butter, skimmed milk powder, confectionery fillings, and desserts made from natural ingredients according to traditional recipes.
Veres
One of Ukraine’s best-known food brands, offering premium canned vegetables, canned beans, vegetable spreads, sauces, salads, mushrooms, and preserved fruit made from carefully selected ingredients.
Three Bears
A leading Ukrainian producer of premium ice cream and frozen foods, including traditional varenyky, made from high-quality ingredients in accordance with international food safety standards.
BRAVE HONEY
A Ukrainian producer of natural honey and honey-based products. The company processes and sells honey, creamed honey, nuts in honey, and is actively developing its export operations.
B2B and Networking Zone — UA–FI Forum | May 7
Within the B2B and Networking Zone at the UA–FI Forum, held on May 7, project presentations and speeches were delivered by the following speakers:
- Yuliia Chufistova, Board Member of the Mayors’ Club — presentation of the Ukrainian delegation;
- Oleksandr Sliusarenko, First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Finland;
- Jyrki Härkki, Senior Advisor at Business Finland;
- Ville Jokinen, Program Manager at Finnpartnership.
“Finnpartnership: support for commercial projects of Finnish organizations in developing markets and exports to Finland”
- Olena Kaien, Director of ALLE FOOD UA LLC — presentation of the exporters’ catalogue and introduction of the Ukrainian food industry delegation;
- Eduard Krychfalushii, CEO of Med Ukrainy LLC;
- Mykola Ivashchyshyn, Director of Volynskiy Brovar LLC.
During the mission, participating companies held B2B meetings with Finnish distributors, representatives of retail chains, and other potential business partners.
These new contacts are laying the foundation for further cooperation, the development of export channels, and the expansion of Ukrainian food products into international markets.
Exports as a Foundation of Ukraine’s Economic Resilience
The REBIRTH OF UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT trade mission is part of the broader Global REBIRTH OF UKRAINE initiative, aimed at supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery through international cooperation, business development, trade, investment, and the promotion of Ukrainian goods and services in global markets.
Through international trade missions, business forums, and B2B meetings, the initiative creates practical opportunities for Ukrainian companies to establish partnerships, enter new markets, strengthen their export potential, and contribute to Ukraine’s long-term economic resilience and recovery.
As a co-organizer of the REBIRTH OF UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT trade mission, ALLE FOOD UA LLC made a significant contribution to building connections between Ukrainian food producers and international buyers and business partners.
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🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia — 10–12 May
On 10 May, the delegation arrived in Tallinn, where it continued its work as part of the trade mission.
On 11 May, a Ukrainian-Estonian business forum on Ukraine’s economic recovery took place. As part of the REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT platform, the program included pitch sessions by Ukrainian and Estonian food sector representatives, presentations of Ukrainian products, tasting sessions, and B2B matchmaking with potential buyers and partners.
On 12 May, the program in Estonia continued with visits to companies and distributors. The main focus was on establishing direct business contacts and identifying opportunities for further cooperation.
🇱🇻 Riga, Latvia — 13 May
On 13 May, the mission continued its program in Riga.
The Latvian stage formed part of the broader program aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between Ukraine and the Baltic States. Potential partners included representatives of the business community, local authorities, financial and investment institutions, associations, and chambers of commerce and industry.
🇱🇹 Vilnius, Lithuania — 14 May
On 14 May, Vilnius became the final destination of the international route.
The final stage of the mission continued efforts to strengthen Ukrainian-Baltic business ties and identify opportunities for further international cooperation, exports, and investment partnerships.
REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT: Supporting Ukrainian Exports
The food and agri-food sector held a distinct place in the mission’s program.
The REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT platform was focused on Ukrainian manufacturers of finished food products and ingredients seeking to expand their international activities.
One of the key tools was B2B matchmaking — the organization of targeted business meetings between Ukrainian manufacturers and potential buyers, importers, distributors, retail representatives, and HoReCa businesses.
Key Areas of Cooperation
The mission covered not only export and import activities but also a broader range of areas related to Ukraine’s economic recovery.
Key topics included:
- development of bilateral trade;
- support for Ukrainian exports;
- attracting investment in Ukraine’s recovery projects;
- identifying strategic partners and suppliers;
- development of infrastructure projects;
- energy and clean technologies;
- food processing and manufacturing;
- IT and technology;
- healthcare and rehabilitation;
- education;
- integration of Ukrainian businesses and communities into European economic value chains.
International Partnership
The trade mission brought together representatives of Ukrainian, Finnish, Estonian, and Latvian businesses, municipalities, investors, financial institutions, donor organizations, academia, and public authorities.
The mission was organized by Economy of Trust Ukraine, SWECO, Business Finland, the Club of Mayors of Ukraine, UMEDA, the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Latvia, and Trading House “Ukraine” in Latvia, in partnership with ALLE FOOD UA, NAZOVNI, the Odesa Regional Development Agency, and the Kyiv Regional Development Agency.
Significance of the Mission
REBIRTH UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT was designed as a practical platform for moving from general international dialogue to concrete business contacts, presentations of Ukrainian products, and the development of partnerships for future cooperation.
The combination of business forums, B2B negotiations, product presentations, tasting sessions, networking, and company visits created opportunities for Ukrainian businesses to present their products and services directly to international partners.
In this way, the mission held on 6–14 May 2026 became part of a broader, systematic effort to develop Ukraine’s international economic cooperation, support exports, and build new partnerships with businesses and institutions in Finland and the Baltic States.
REBIRTH UKRAINE is about recovery through partnership, trade, investment, technology, and the creation of new opportunities for Ukrainian businesses.
Event Details:
6 May 2026
14 May 2026
All Day
Helsinki — Tallinn — Riga — Vilnius
Trade Mission
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