Kozhevnikovo Brewery from Tomsk Region confirms product quality with Made in Russia certificate

Kozhevnikovo Brewery LLC, one of the leading beer producers in the Tomsk Region, was awarded the Made in Russia national brand certificate from Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group) in the reliability category. The Made in Russia program offers free and voluntary certification for manufacturers of non-commodity goods and services. The certificate can be obtained based on five criteria, including quality, reliability, uniqueness, environmental friendliness, and organic nature. To obtain it, the company and its products or services are not subjected to additional checks by the REC. A company just needs to submit an application on the Russian Export Center website, attaching the necessary documents electronically, and sign the automatically generated questionnaire.

KBREW | Kozhevnikovo Brewery traces its history back to the 1960s, but production was suspended in the 1990s. In the early 2000s, a team of professionals revived the plant and created the Kozhevnikovo Brewery brand. In 25 years, the enterprise has transformed into a modern, high-tech production facility with innovative equipment and well-established business processes.

The export activities of KBREW | Kozhevnikovo Brewery have been actively developing for the past five years. Today, the company's products are supplied to Kazakhstan, Belarus, China, and Kyrgyzstan. Such product brands as Snow Elf, To the South, Two Axes, Caramel Ale and many others are of particular interest in these countries. All these markets show sustained interest in Russian beer, and the company plans to expand its supply geography, especially to countries of the near abroad.

"Beer export from Russia is a relatively new niche. At the start, we faced a number of challenges related to the lack of ready-made solutions and limited experience. But REC support helped us overcome these difficulties and reach an international level. The Made in Russia certificate for the company is an important step in confirming the reliability and quality of its products," KBREW.

The company has been cooperating with Russian Export Center since 2023, in particular, it enjoyed the services on My Export platform: support in participation in international exhibitions (exhibition in Kazakhstan together with Tomsk entrepreneurs), verifying reliability of counterparties and searching for partners. Thanks to this cooperation, KBREW | Kozhevnikovo Brewery found its first partner in China and expanded its network of contacts at the exhibition in Kazakhstan.

Despite competition on foreign markets, KBREW | Kozhevnikovo Brewery successfully adapts to the requirements of different regions and continues to produce high-quality products.

"State support is extremely important for exporters. The Made in Russia certificate is not only a sign of quality but also a powerful marketing tool. Russian products are in steady demand abroad, especially in China, where consumers highly appreciate the reliability and origin of goods. Russian origin is becoming a competitive advantage, allowing us to use patriotic and image factors to attract and retain customers," Vitaly Nikitas, KBREW CEO.