Starttidspunkt
10.06.2025
Sluttidspunkt
12.06.2025
The Danish Agriculture & Food Council and the Trade Council in Warsaw would like to invite you for a two-day trip 10-12 June 2025 taking place in Mazovian Voivodeship, home to 14% of Poland’s pig production.
This b2b delegation offers Danish companies’ valuable insights, key connections, and new partnership opportunities in Poland.
The programme is concentrated around the subject. “Sustainable Pig Farming, Sharing Know-How & Innovations - Towards a Greener Future”.
It includes two industry seminars on sustainable pig farming and market developments, allowing you to engage with decision-makers and benefit from b2b networking opportunities with a targeted and strategic audience.
Programme
Day 0 - 10 June 2025
Late arrival at Chopin airport – transport by bus to hotel in Sokołów Podlaski
Day 1 - 11 June 2025
Seminar - at Sokołów S.A (Danish Crown Polish HQ), Sokołów Podlaski
On the first day, you’ll have a unique chance to meet DC in Poland and connect with their contract pig farmers. The program includes a guided tour of the production facilities, a full-day seminar where you can present your company, discuss collaboration opportunities, and network with around 50 pig farmers working with DC Poland. Networking will also continue over a shared lunch, providing additional opportunities to connect and exchange insights.
Sokołów S.A. is one of the largest meat producers in Central and Eastern Europe and a market leader in Poland. With nearly 10,000 employees and eight modern production plants, they set industry standards and drive innovation. As part of the Danish Crown Group, the world's largest meat exporter, Sokołów S.A. ensures top-quality production standards, prioritizing sustainability and excellence. Front | Sokołów SA
Day 2 - 12 June 2025
Round-table discussions / AgroIntegracja - at the Royal Danish Embassy, Warsaw
On the second day, we will be at the Embassy’s facilities. We will host an exclusive session with AgroIntegracja, one of Poland’s leading producer groups, bringing together carefully selected pig farmers who are already implementing or ready to adopt Danish solutions. For this event, 20-30 hand-picked pig farmers will be invited—either those prepared to move forward with Danish solutions after previous years’ introductions or newcomers with clear investment plans. Also here, a common lunch will provide additional networking time.
AgroIntegracja focuses on integrating farming communities by establishing and managing producer groups. Currently, they support over 70 groups. AgroIntegracja – Groups of agricultural producers
Did you know?
Pork Update: In December 2023, Poland’s swine population rose to 9.8 million, up 1.5% from 2022, with notable increases in fattening pigs (+11.9%), pregnant sows (+12.8%), piglets (+6.1%), and weaners (+1.7%), while slaughter pigs decreased by 2.1%. This growth boosted industrial pig slaughter by 9% in early 2024, totalling 806,000 tons in hot carcass weight. |
Pork Imports: Pork imports have surpassed exports since 2008. In the first four months of 2024, Poland imported 317,000 tons of pork products, up 5% year-on-year, mainly from Denmark, Belgium, and Germany. Live pig imports rose by 14% to 2.6 million head, with most piglets and weaners sourced from Denmark. |
Who should participate?
Companies offering services, solutions, technologies within the entire pig value chain:
- Genetics
- Feed Optimization and Handling
- Farming equipment, technology, design consultancy service, etc.
- Ventilation
- Resource Efficiency
- Manure Handling
Why Poland?
The export promotion offers Danish companies a valuable investment opportunity to expand in a market with substantial demand. If you company is interested in Poland’s pig sector, this trip will provide an ideal platform for understanding the driver and engage in specific discussions about your company’s product or solution in one of EU’s largest agricultural countries.
Price for participation
The price is DKK 18,250 for participation excludes flights, hotels and VAT per company for one participant after deduction of 50% subsidy from The Trade Council (applied for/ grant pending) and with 8 companies participating. The Trade Council will ensure end-to-end planning and execution of the trip except booking of flights and hotels. Price for an extra participant is DKK 1,800 (max 3 participants per company).
NOTE: The Danish company is free to have its local representatives represent your company in full during the event. On the registration form you can, if relevant, therefore add the contact information of the local participating person/company. However, only Danish companies in Denmark with a Danish CVR number can register for participation, and the invoicing will always be issued in DKK to the Danish company address.
We reserve the right to offer you participation at a different price, if any of the above criteria change. Should this result in a higher price than quoted, you have the right to cancel your participation. Other expenses not mentioned above are at your own expense including visa, flights, dining & drink and hotel.
NOTE: The price is based on 8 participating companies, who are all eligible for subsidy, and 50 percent subsidy (already granted) from the Trade Council of Denmark.
If your company is not eligible for subsidy due to de-minimis issues (having received more than 300,000 Euro in de-minimis subsidy within the past 3 years, including the present), you are obliged to pay the full price without the subsidy. The same conditions apply, if you do not wish to receive subsidy.
Registration
Please register at the top of this site at the latest 20 March 2025.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the organizers:
The Trade Council of Denmark, Warsaw
Marzena Dabrowska-Olewniczak
mardab@um.dk
Mob: +48 609 01 91 91
Danish Agriculture & Food Council
Michael Stahlschmidt
mis@lf.dk
Mob: +45 2124 1711
Please be aware photography and video recording will take place during the event. The organizers may use these on various media channels. Please let us know if you do not want to be included.
