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Moldovan<\/a>\u00a0company\u00a0PDG Fruct<\/a>\u00a0may have begun as a modest family fruit-growing business, but it has grown into a firm operating to international standards and exporting to EU countries. Born from a heartfelt ambition to build a local fruit production company from the ground up, it now has its sights set on expansion, innovation and long-term sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PDG Fruct is among more than 440 businesses to have received support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU)<\/a>. It has benefited from a joint programme that helps small firms match their ambitions with modern technology, enabling them to boost growth, efficiency and their competitiveness both domestically and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bearing fruit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Zinaida Pl\u0103m\u0103deal\u0103, PDG Fruct\u2019s administrator and export manager, still remembers the emotions of seeing the company\u2019s produce on the shelves of local retailers for the first time. It was a moment of true validation and a source of lasting motivation.
\u201cWe were full of emotion, enthusiasm and hope, even though our harvest was modest,\u201d she recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company started with strawberries and apples before eventually expanding into plums. Today, these fruits are grown near Moldova\u2019s capital, in the villages of P\u0103ule\u0219ti and Pitu\u0219ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor me, the most rewarding thing is to see our fruits delivered fresh and being appreciated on external markets, to feel that we are offering value to consumers and pride to our team,\u201d says Zinaida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work at the company never stops: the land dictates the rhythm. Early summer brings strawberries and apples, followed by plums that last into late autumn. Then comes processing, marketing, distribution and exports, with the company now supplying several EU countries. Behind this success is a team of 30 dedicated young professionals, most of them locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sowing the seeds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ambition and determination alone are not enough to succeed in PDG Fruct\u2019s field: modern agriculture also requires modern production methods. That is why the company turned to the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line<\/a>, a joint initiative of the EBRD and the EU that helps companies invest in higher standards and more efficient processes, helping to drive growth and long-term success. The programme provides EBRD loans through commercial banks, complemented by EU grants and technical assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe invested in automated sorting and packaging equipment not only for productivity, but also for sustainability, to reduce losses, guarantee quality, increase efficiency and to become a regional hub for other producers,\u201d explains Zinaida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results speak for themselves: productivity has doubled. The company can now sort and pack about 36 tonnes of plums in just eight hours. Being able to offer consistent product quality has also opened doors to demanding international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, PDG Fruct plans to expand its plum orchards, build a new storage and packaging hall and fully digitalise its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe believe in smart agriculture: connected to EU markets, based on sustainability and innovation,\u201d Zinaida says. \u201cOur ambition is to contribute to Moldova\u2019s agriculture, increase exports, adopt modern technologies and strengthen our position among the top producers of plums and other fruits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beneath these goals, it is PDG Fruct\u2019s deep personal commitment that fuels its continuous growth \u2013 its desire to blend Moldova\u2019s rich agricultural traditions with modern technologies to produce products that people everywhere can enjoy. As Zinaida puts it: \u201cI still love ripe plums straight from the orchard the most.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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That is why the company turned to the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line, a joint initiative of the EBRD and the EU that helps companies invest in higher standards and more efficient processes, helping to drive growth and long-term success. The programme provides EBRD loans through commercial banks, complemented by EU grants and technical assistance. \u201cWe invested in automated sorting and packaging equipment not only for productivity, but also for sustainability, to reduce losses, guarantee quality, increase efficiency and to become a regional hub for other producers,\u201d explains Zinaida. The results speak for themselves: productivity has doubled. The company can now sort and pack about 36 tonnes of plums in just eight hours. Being able to offer consistent product quality has also opened doors to demanding international markets. Looking ahead, PDG Fruct plans to expand its plum orchards, build a new storage and packaging hall and fully digitalise its operations. \u201cWe believe in smart agriculture: connected to EU markets, based on sustainability and innovation,\u201d Zinaida says. \u201cOur ambition is to contribute to Moldova\u2019s agriculture, increase exports, adopt modern technologies and strengthen our position among the top producers of plums and other fruits.\u201d Beneath these goals, it is PDG Fruct\u2019s deep personal commitment that fuels its continuous growth \u2013 its desire to blend Moldova\u2019s rich agricultural traditions with modern technologies to produce products that people everywhere can enjoy. 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