Zaklady Miesne "Olewnik" Sp. z o.o. (Poland)

Zaklady Miesne Olewnik Sp. z o.o. is a family owned meat processing company and the core entity of the Olewnik Group, one of the better known producers of meat and cold cuts in Central and Eastern Europe. Originating from a small butcher's plant established in the late 1980s, the group has developed into a modern industrial producer with its own agricultural holdings, two advanced production plants and a network of company owned retail outlets, primarily located in the Mazowieckie region. Olewnik's product portfolio covers a broad range of pork and poultry based meats, sausages, hams, smoked meats, spreads and convenience products sold under the Olewnik brand and related sub brands, positioned mainly in the mainstream and premium segments of the market. The company operates an integrated value chain from animal breeding and raw material sourcing through slaughtering and processing to distribution and retail, which allows tight control over quality, food safety and product consistency. Its products are present both in traditional trade and in modern retail chains, and the brand enjoys high recognition among Polish consumers. Strategically, Zaklady Miesne Olewnik focus on combining long standing family recipes and traditional smoking and curing methods with modern technology, certification and quality management systems, continuously broadening their assortment in response to changing consumer preferences while maintaining a strong emphasis on taste, quality and brand reputation.