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Croissant for Genghis Khan: EFKO expands supplies to Mongolia

30.11.2023
Croissant for Genghis Khan: EFKO expands supplies to Mongolia
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The Oils and Fats Division of the EFKO Group continues to expand its supplies to East Asia. In November, a seminar dedicated to the use of margarines and specialty fats in the baking industry was held in Ulan Bator. The company's technologists discussed market development opportunities with producers and proposed possible solutions.

 

The Mongolia market is one of the most promising in East Asia. Today, it offers a rather narrow range of confectionery and bakery products, giving manufacturers every opportunity to become leaders in these segments.

 

Launching new production facilities and expanding existing ones requires knowledge: how to choose ingredients, how to use them, and what product formulations are of interest to today's consumers.

 

With more than 20 years of experience, our company has accumulated a tremendous amount of expertise — and we are ready to share our experience to help our partners develop their businesses.

 

The key ingredient in baking is, of course, margarine. It is essential both for the dough itself and for the preparation of creams. There are many details in working with it, and it is not always possible to start its production quickly. For example, one of the most common problems in the launching of puff pastry products is the tearing of the dough when rolling it out.

 

"This problem is mainly caused by incorrect handling of margarine," says Sofia Tokar, EFKO technologist. — The reason for this can be the introduction of margarine at a low temperature, the difference in plasticity of dough and margarine, the thickness of the dough when it is rolled out on the laminator, and the length of time the dough is kneaded. Margarine for "puffs" should be firm and plastic so that the fat product is evenly distributed on the surface of the dough — this reduces the likelihood of tearing during rolling. The optimal option is Ecoslice from our assortment. It allows you to get croissants with even, clear layers and a toasted crust”.

 

During the seminar, we held a master class to show the participants all the peculiarities of working with our products. We made several types of croissants at once - yeast and chocolate croissants, and we also learned how to choose margarine for shortbread cookies - we baked them according to all the rules!

 

Participants left a number of feedbacks:

 

"The information on the use of low-fat margarines was very useful, we will also take into account the recommendations on how to achieve layering of baked goods through proper dough rolling".

 

"We got to know the company's assortment, we were interested not only in margarines for baking, but also in frying oils for cooking hot dishes.”

 

"One of the main advantages is the ability to produce a wide range of products using just one type of EFKO margarine."

 

"The analysis of demand in the Mongolia market has shown a high demand for supplies of margarines and specialty fats," says Eduard Tsuverkalov, Director of the Export Sales Development Department of the EFKO Group. — The market needs its own bakery and confectionery products, the production of which requires high-quality ingredients. Our company supplies products to almost 20 countries around the world, and we continue to strengthen our position in the Asian market".

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Dear partners!

In order to improve EFKO products and quality of service, as well as to better meet your needs, we ask you to answer a few questions.

In the Alekseevskaya Sloboda of the Belgorod province, where in the late 1820s, sunflower oil was produced for the first time in the Russian Empire, and the first oil mill in Russia was built.

During the years of the First World War, and then the Civil War, production was completely stopped. The restoration of the plant began only in 1923. The main focus of its work remained the processing of coriander and anise. In 1936, the second oil extraction plant in all of Russia was built in Alekseevka. Later, both enterprises were merged into one of the largest essential oil extraction complexes in the Soviet Union.

During the Great Patriotic War, the complex was almost destroyed. Restoration work, which began in 1943, continued until the end of 1948. In the post-war period, comprehensive reconstruction was carried out on many sections using the latest technological advancements. By the 1970s, the Alekseevsky essential oil extraction complex produced up to 80% of the world's coriander oil. For its achievements in production development, the development and implementation of advanced technology, by decree of August 14, 1972, the Supreme Soviet of the USSR awarded the plant the Order of the Badge of Honor.

Unfortunately, in the 1990s, the enterprise that brought fame and wealth to the people of Alekseevka fell into decline and practically collapsed. The revival of the enterprise began in 1994 with the arrival of a new team and the creation of the EFCO Group.

The enterprise underwent large-scale modernization of production and established a new management system. The company decided to return to its roots and resume the production of sunflower oil. Later, EFCO expanded the range and volume of products.

In 2002, a new business direction was opened, and the most modern plant for the production of specialized fats and margarines for the food industry, EFCO Food Ingredients, was launched in the city of Alekseevka, Belgorod region. A scientific and production laboratory was established at the plant, equipped to control product quality at all stages of production and conduct in-depth scientific research.

In 2002–2003, EFCO technologists mastered the most environmentally friendly process of vegetable oil processing – the 'dry' fractionation method, applied the technology of physical refining of oils and fats, and managed to create Russia's first cocoa butter substitute 'Ecolad,' milk fat substitute 'Ecolact,' solid confectionery fat 'Ekond,' soft confectionery fat 'Ekonfe,' universal margarines 'Ecouniversal,' frying shortenings 'Ecofri,' and the first domestic fats with minimal trans-isomers content – confectionery fats 'Econat.'

In 2005, the R&D center of the fats and oils division was created based on EFCO Food Ingredients, consisting of the Applied Research Center and the Pilot Plant Department. The center’s specialists are engaged in developing and testing fat products for healthy eating lines and innovative recipes, taking into account the needs of manufacturers.

In 2006, the company was the first in Russia to successfully pass an audit for compliance with the quality and safety requirements of the BRC (Global Standard for Food Safety) and the International Food Standard (IFS). Is this information relevant?

In 2008, the second plant for the production of specialized fats and margarines was launched in the port of Taman in the Krasnodar Territory, and the only deep-water sea terminal for food cargo in Russia was built.

The following year, the plant successfully passed certification for compliance with the quality and safety requirements of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the International Food Standard (IFS). International auditors awarded the company the highest compliance level – Grade AA. Is this information relevant?

In 2014, the company’s technologists created the first domestic equivalent of cocoa butter.

In 2015, the EFCO Group launched a project to create a unique fats and oils cluster in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Thanks to production modernization and the transfer of global technologies, the production of specialized fats and margarines meeting the highest international standards was established in a short time.

In 2016, EFCO opened its fourth site for the production of specialized fats and margarines at the Evdakovsky fats and oils plant in the Voronezh region.

In 2021, production capacity at the Taman port facility was increased – launching the world's first 'million-ton plant' for the production of specialized fats and margarines. Do we need this?

In 2023, the company launched the only shea nut processing plant in Russia.

Thanks to R&D and significant investments by domestic producers in developing their own infrastructure, primarily by EFCO, the share of imported producers in the Russian food ingredients market has decreased from 49% to 9% over the past 15 years and continues to decline.

Almost 200 years later, Alekseevka remains the largest center for vegetable oil processing in the country.

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