EFKO is Russia’s largest food company, with annual revenues exceeding 340 billion rubles. It produces over four million tons of products annually, including vegetable oils, sauces, and food ingredients. It is known for the brands Sloboda, Altero, and Pyshka. For over 30 years of operation, the company has become one of the domestic leaders in the processing of oilseeds, producing and exporting of a wide range of oil and fat products. For the past seven years, the company has been actively expanding its business through its own Innovation Center and biotechnology projects. It invests in the production of food and feed enzymes, foodtech, and robotics. In 2024, EFKO was among the first companies globally to certify as a food ingredient the sweet-tasting protein – brazzein – a healthy sugar alternative.