Ukraine-based pork producer, Vitagro, has invested over $50 million in the past three years in building an oil extraction plant and expanding bioethanol and animal feed production. The company has launched a bioethanol plant in the Ternopil region with an annual processing capacity of 75,000 tonnes of corn, producing 27,000 tonnes of bioethanol and 27,000 tonnes of DDGS (dried distillers’ grains with solubles) annually. Vitagro plans to produce and export 27,000 tonnes of DDGS, primarily for pig farmers in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, with 60-70% intended for export and 30% for the domestic market. The company is also pursuing GMP+ certification and toxin control measures to ensure quality and facilitate exports. This investment aligns with the Ukrainian government's mandate to include at least 5% bioethanol in automotive fuel by May 2025, which is expected to secure a domestic market for 80,000 tonnes of bioethanol, further driving DDGS production growth.