History

Where it all started

Goodvalley's unwavering belief is that quality starts with care. And that's where it all began. In 1980, Tom Axelgaard, questioning the efficiency of conventional farming and its impact on the environment, began to develop the idea of sustainable farming, which has since proven to be a reliable model of agricultural production.

Since then, Goodvalley's technology has been adopted by many European countries that are committed to self-sufficiency, environmental care, high product quality and food safety.

1980

Tom, who comes from a farming family in Denmark and owns a pig farm, is shaping his vision of responsible agriculture with a focus on high quality products and minimal environmental impact.

1992

In search of new opportunities, Tom came to Ukraine for the first time, studying the work of local farms and the potential for implementing Danish farming practices.

1993

Tom engages a group of Danish farmers and investors to develop projects in Eastern Europe. It was then that the foundation of Goodvalley and long-term international cooperation was laid.

1994

The acquisition of the first farm in Poland is a key step towards creating an integrated production model where all elements are concentrated in one place for efficiency and sustainability.

2000

Goodvalley becomes the owner of the first meat processing plant in Poland and takes an important step towards a closed production cycle.

2004

The company starts operations in Ukraine. The same year, the first Ukrainian facility is launched in Kopanky.

2006

A feed mill is launched in Ukraine, allowing the company to use its own raw materials and control the quality of feed.

2008

Expansion of presence in Ukraine: launch of production sites in Vylki and Luka.

2011-2012

Development of agricultural divisions in Tustan and Lany. At the same time, Goodwill Ukraine begins construction of a biogas plant in Ukraine.

2013

Launching biogas production as part of an environmentally responsible and energy-efficient approach.

2014

Opening of facilities in the villages of Mariampil and Delievo. In the same year, Goodvalley received international recognition - the Transformational Business Award from the The Financial Times and the World Bank for environmentally friendly production with a CO₂-neutral balance.

2016

Production in Poland of meat products from pigs raised without the use of antibiotics and on non-GMO feed.

2018

The company consistently develops the concept of «working for a better future» by implementing the principles of responsible farming at all stages of production.

2021-2023

Implementation of large-scale projects in Rohatyn and construction of a new elevator in Tustan.

2023

Expanding the capacity of the Kopanki farm, which strengthens the closed cycle and processing of its own raw materials.

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