Baltika Expands Malting Barley Acreage by 50% as Part of Its Own Agricultural Program

Starting this year, the agricultural program covers 16 regions of Russia: the Voronezh, Ivanovo, Kursk, Lipetsk, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Oryol, Penza, Rostov, Ryazan, Tambov, Tula, Ulyanovsk and Yaroslavl regions, as well as Altai Krai. Within these regions, areas with chernozem soil are predominantly selected for barley cultivation, as this type of soil is widely recognized as one of the best for growing most agricultural crops.

Baltika specialists oversee the process at every stage, from developing the seed stock to harvesting and crop storage. The company involves experts from a range of fields in the program, including specialists from its soil and grain laboratories who support malting barley cultivation. Advanced equipment and technologies, including satellite monitoring, are used for soil selection and crop monitoring. This helps ensure high grain quality and the characteristics required for brewing.

Overall, Baltika’s agricultural program supports approximately 15,000 jobs, both directly in barley cultivation and in related industries.

Baltika Breweries LLC is one of Russia’s largest producers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company’s portfolio more than 50 national and regional beer brands, including non-alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and water brands. The company operates eight breweries and two malt houses and runs its own agricultural program. Owing to its world-class quality, the company’s brands have received more than 700 Russian and international awards in professional and consumer competitions.