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Kołodziejczak wants to open a Polish chain of shops.
"I talked to the owner"
09.04.2025., 15:37h.
Krzysztof Zacharuk
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Michał Kołodziejczak wants to make a Polish chain of shops. He besides addresses the Prime Minister on the National Food Group. "The transfer of this "home" without foundation under the supervision of the Ministry of Assets was and is illogical," he says.
Who "stealed" Polish farmers from the National Food Group?
According to Michał Kołodziejczak, this was due to Minister Jack Sasin, who in 2022 transferred supervision of the KGB from the Ministry of Agriculture to state assets.
In addition, he did so with the approval of Henryk Kowalczyk, then Deputy Prime Minister.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture so called for the National Food Group, over which the Ministry of State Acts took over 3 years ago, to return to the Ministry of Agriculture and agrarian Development.
– The transfer of this "house" without foundation under the supervision of the Ministry of Assets was and is illogical, as well as incompatible with any improvement strategy, and present we can see that this thought did not work," emphasised Kołodziejczak, straight addressing Prime Minister Donald Tusk for change.
He thus supported the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski, who besides advocates the return of supervision of the KGB to the Ministry of Agriculture.
“It is worth noting that KGS has sugar factories not only in Poland but besides in Moldova, which can be a perfect starting point for global expansion”, he explained.
In his opinion, the National Food Group may be the "CPK of Polish agriculture", a large impulse for development. "I think that we cannot waste any more time and that good decisions request to be made, due to the fact that it is due to farmers," he pointed out.
Kołodziejczak wants to make a Polish chain of shops
Michał Kołodziejczak stressed that the KGB managed to accomplish over PLN 600 million in income last year and this makes it able to take over food networks and build a truly strong group on this basis.
Which one? Initially, the Deputy Minister did not want to say which entities he meant, but, pressed by journalists, he yet stated that it was about your marketplace network to begin with.
It is simply a network of about 70 shops where over 1,500 people work. It covers 2 voivodships: Wielkopolska and Kujawsko-Pomorskie.
– Without any obligation, I spoke to the network owner of your marketplace and clearly said that it was incapable to sale products at prices specified as Ladybug or Lidl due to the fact that it was besides tiny to buy straight from the largest producers. He must supply goods with intermediaries," said Kołodziejczak.
Besides, the politician admitted that in our country there are inactive a fewer akin networks that have "come to the wall" and are incapable to compete on equal terms with marketplace giants.
– After being bought by the KGB, they will be able to make a good Polish chain of shops, which we should strive for. This is simply a very real thought – he said.
The fresh board of the KGB is... "hull"
In early April, the board of the National Food Group changed. The acting president of the KGB was from Lublin Leszek Świętochowski (previously managed the stud in Janów Podlaski). The PSL activist replaced erstwhile PiS politician Mark Zagórski.
Kołodziejczak powerfully criticized this choice, and the composition of the fresh board described it as "hull".
– I hope these are not decisions for a long time, but I am puzzled by yesterday's dismissal of all the CEOs from the KGB, which has supposedly taken place. It is worth considering at this point that specified entities should build cross-party," he said.
By the way, he attacked Simon Holovnia claiming that there was a erstwhile head of his election staff on the board of the KGB from the 5 years ago presidential election. “It’s interesting, due to the fact that inactive recently, Holownia spoke loudly about disengaging companies,” said Kołodziejczak.
The Deputy Minister called on Rafał Trzaskowski to support the thought of taking control of the KGB by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The largest food maker in the country? - KGS
The National Food Group is the largest state food maker in our country. The branches of the company active in the production of sugar and products resulting from its production are: Sugar mill Goodlin, Sugar mill Keyewo in Stargard, Sugar mill Krasnystaw in the Lower Sinanica, Sugar mill Kruszwica, Sugar mill Malbork, Sugar mill Nakło, Sugar mill Werbkowice. Magazine and logistics services are provided by the Sugar Terminal in Gdańsk.
The KGB besides includes the Polish Plant of Products in Włocławek, the Pszczółka Candy Factory, the PZZ Grain and Mill Company in Stosławu, the Plant of Potato Industries in Trzemeszno and Moldova Zahăr in the Republic of Moldova.
KGS manages Elewarr, the Agricultural Combination of Kietr in Opole, as well as Zamojskie Zakłady Zbożowe.
Krzysztof Zacharuk
09.04.2025., 15:37h.
Krzysztof Zacharuk
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Michał Kołodziejczak wants to make a Polish chain of shops. He besides addresses the Prime Minister on the National Food Group. "The transfer of this "home" without foundation under the supervision of the Ministry of Assets was and is illogical," he says.
Who "stealed" Polish farmers from the National Food Group?
According to Michał Kołodziejczak, this was due to Minister Jack Sasin, who in 2022 transferred supervision of the KGB from the Ministry of Agriculture to state assets.
In addition, he did so with the approval of Henryk Kowalczyk, then Deputy Prime Minister.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture so called for the National Food Group, over which the Ministry of State Acts took over 3 years ago, to return to the Ministry of Agriculture and agrarian Development.
– The transfer of this "house" without foundation under the supervision of the Ministry of Assets was and is illogical, as well as incompatible with any improvement strategy, and present we can see that this thought did not work," emphasised Kołodziejczak, straight addressing Prime Minister Donald Tusk for change.
He thus supported the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski, who besides advocates the return of supervision of the KGB to the Ministry of Agriculture.
“It is worth noting that KGS has sugar factories not only in Poland but besides in Moldova, which can be a perfect starting point for global expansion”, he explained.
In his opinion, the National Food Group may be the "CPK of Polish agriculture", a large impulse for development. "I think that we cannot waste any more time and that good decisions request to be made, due to the fact that it is due to farmers," he pointed out.
Kołodziejczak wants to make a Polish chain of shops
Michał Kołodziejczak stressed that the KGB managed to accomplish over PLN 600 million in income last year and this makes it able to take over food networks and build a truly strong group on this basis.
Which one? Initially, the Deputy Minister did not want to say which entities he meant, but, pressed by journalists, he yet stated that it was about your marketplace network to begin with.
It is simply a network of about 70 shops where over 1,500 people work. It covers 2 voivodships: Wielkopolska and Kujawsko-Pomorskie.
– Without any obligation, I spoke to the network owner of your marketplace and clearly said that it was incapable to sale products at prices specified as Ladybug or Lidl due to the fact that it was besides tiny to buy straight from the largest producers. He must supply goods with intermediaries," said Kołodziejczak.
Besides, the politician admitted that in our country there are inactive a fewer akin networks that have "come to the wall" and are incapable to compete on equal terms with marketplace giants.
– After being bought by the KGB, they will be able to make a good Polish chain of shops, which we should strive for. This is simply a very real thought – he said.
The fresh board of the KGB is... "hull"
In early April, the board of the National Food Group changed. The acting president of the KGB was from Lublin Leszek Świętochowski (previously managed the stud in Janów Podlaski). The PSL activist replaced erstwhile PiS politician Mark Zagórski.
Kołodziejczak powerfully criticized this choice, and the composition of the fresh board described it as "hull".
– I hope these are not decisions for a long time, but I am puzzled by yesterday's dismissal of all the CEOs from the KGB, which has supposedly taken place. It is worth considering at this point that specified entities should build cross-party," he said.
By the way, he attacked Simon Holovnia claiming that there was a erstwhile head of his election staff on the board of the KGB from the 5 years ago presidential election. “It’s interesting, due to the fact that inactive recently, Holownia spoke loudly about disengaging companies,” said Kołodziejczak.
The Deputy Minister called on Rafał Trzaskowski to support the thought of taking control of the KGB by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The largest food maker in the country? - KGS
The National Food Group is the largest state food maker in our country. The branches of the company active in the production of sugar and products resulting from its production are: Sugar mill Goodlin, Sugar mill Keyewo in Stargard, Sugar mill Krasnystaw in the Lower Sinanica, Sugar mill Kruszwica, Sugar mill Malbork, Sugar mill Nakło, Sugar mill Werbkowice. Magazine and logistics services are provided by the Sugar Terminal in Gdańsk.
The KGB besides includes the Polish Plant of Products in Włocławek, the Pszczółka Candy Factory, the PZZ Grain and Mill Company in Stosławu, the Plant of Potato Industries in Trzemeszno and Moldova Zahăr in the Republic of Moldova.
KGS manages Elewarr, the Agricultural Combination of Kietr in Opole, as well as Zamojskie Zakłady Zbożowe.
Krzysztof Zacharuk
Kołodziejczak wants to open a Polish chain of shops. "I talked to the owner"
