BESHENKOVICHI, 12 August (BelTA) - The Belarusian-Chinese confectionery factory Lufter, launched in Beshenkovichi as part of an investment project, exports up to 95% of its products and plans to enter the domestic market soon, Director Sergei Maslyuk told BelTA.
The company began implementing its project two years ago. The factory, which produces candies from natural ingredients, was established in a former school building. The unused property was granted to the company free of charge to fulfill the investment project’s business plan. “Local authorities provided us with the production site. The building originally served a completely different purpose, so significant funds were required for its renovation. Financing came from our Chinese founder, and over Br7.2 million was invested in creating the confectionery factory,” the director said.
Under Decree No.10 “On Creating Additional Conditions for Investment in the Republic of Belarus”, the investor also received certain benefits, including customs and land tax exemptions. It took a year to reconstruct the production facility, and equipment testing began in 2024. The factory now operates a cooking workshop, filling lines, cooling and cutting sections, glazing and packaging lines, as well as drying chambers.
Sergei Maslyuk emphasized that the full production cycle takes two weeks.
The Beshenkovichi-made candies resemble small individually-wrapped jellies in various flavors. Alongside traditional options like strawberry, apple and grape, the assortment includes exotic mango and pineapple varieties - with mango proving particularly popular among Russian consumers. The low-sugar content makes them suitable even for diabetics.
Recognizing the seasonal nature of confectionery demand, which typically drops in summer, the company is expanding its production facilities. “We've begun the second construction phase, developing the building's third floor with newly purchased Chinese equipment. This will enhance product appearance and automate some processes where we face staffing shortages,” Sergei Maslyuk explained.
The company began implementing its project two years ago. The factory, which produces candies from natural ingredients, was established in a former school building. The unused property was granted to the company free of charge to fulfill the investment project’s business plan. “Local authorities provided us with the production site. The building originally served a completely different purpose, so significant funds were required for its renovation. Financing came from our Chinese founder, and over Br7.2 million was invested in creating the confectionery factory,” the director said.
Under Decree No.10 “On Creating Additional Conditions for Investment in the Republic of Belarus”, the investor also received certain benefits, including customs and land tax exemptions. It took a year to reconstruct the production facility, and equipment testing began in 2024. The factory now operates a cooking workshop, filling lines, cooling and cutting sections, glazing and packaging lines, as well as drying chambers.
Sergei Maslyuk emphasized that the full production cycle takes two weeks.
“We obtained our production certificates before the New Year, and in late January the first batch was shipped to the Russian Federation. As an export-oriented enterprise, we currently send up to 95% of our confectionery products to Russia, with plans to enter the Belarusian market shortly. Our average production reaches 5.5 tonnes of candies per shift, employing about 60 local residents,” the factory director said.
The Beshenkovichi-made candies resemble small individually-wrapped jellies in various flavors. Alongside traditional options like strawberry, apple and grape, the assortment includes exotic mango and pineapple varieties - with mango proving particularly popular among Russian consumers. The low-sugar content makes them suitable even for diabetics.
Recognizing the seasonal nature of confectionery demand, which typically drops in summer, the company is expanding its production facilities. “We've begun the second construction phase, developing the building's third floor with newly purchased Chinese equipment. This will enhance product appearance and automate some processes where we face staffing shortages,” Sergei Maslyuk explained.
The Chinese investor plans further capacity increases and market expansion. The Chashniki District administration has already provided land and facilities for a new workshop, with equipment purchases completed for the future production site.
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