On the occasion of the Constitution Day, the Ukrainian supermarket chain EKO MARKET announced the launch of the initiative "Ours for the taking"which aims to engage small Ukrainian producers in cooperation with a large retail chain.
ECO MARKET emphasises that the initiative is aimed at supporting craft businesses, farms and family enterprises that produce local products - from cheeses and sausages to seasonal vegetables, preserves, sauces and other goods. Thanks to this programme, small producers have a real chance to get on the shelves of ECO MARKET in different regions of the country.
The network's website has launched a special landing pagewhere everyone can register their business, leave contact details and product descriptions. After submitting the application, the ECO MARKET team will contact the entrepreneur to discuss possible cooperation.
"The initiative 'Ours for Ours' is a new step in the development of our network's partnership model. Small businesses deserve equal opportunities with large producers. We want high-quality local products to get access to the national shelf and for this purpose we are opening a new format of cooperation," says Vitaly Starominsky, SMO ECO MARKET.
20 years on the market with a focus on national
The ECO MARKET chain has been operating in Ukraine since 2003. Over this time, the company has grown to more than 80 supermarkets in 10 regions and employs more than 2,300 people.
One of the company's key strategic directions is to support Ukrainian producers: as of 2025, more than 80% of the assortment in stores is domestically produced. This is a position that has not changed over the years and which the company is only seeking to strengthen.
"Supporting Ukrainian producers is not just a marketing campaign, but part of ECO MARKET's DNA. We believe that economic independence begins with the local economy. And today it is even more important to create conditions for small business development," explains Vitalii Starominskyi.
Who can apply
- farms
- small manufacturing enterprises
- family craft brands
- local food producers from all regions of Ukraine
The main condition is the Ukrainian origin of the goods, compliance with quality standards and readiness for growth. ECO MARKET emphasises that it will support local producers at every stage.
How a manufacturer can join the initiative:
- Go to the special page of the website ECO MARKET
- At the bottom of the page, fill in a special form, where you need to specify: information about yourself, products, contacts.
- After reviewing the questionnaire, managers will contact potential partners for the next stage of cooperation.
Why it matters
The initiative "Ours for Our Own" is aimed at systematically supporting small businesses - those who create a genuine Ukrainian product but do not always have the resources to scale up.
This project is a logical continuation of ECO MARKET's long-term strategy, which actively shapes its assortment in favour of local producers and promotes the consumption of Ukrainian products.