AB Baltic Mill

AB Baltic Mill is a Lithuanian grain processing and food manufacturing group known for flour milling, pasta production, and cereal and groats products across the Baltic States. The group operates through well-known subsidiaries and brands and serves both retail and industrial customers in Lithuania, Latvia, and export markets.

Company Overview

Legal name: AB Baltic Mill
Country: Lithuania
Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania (registered office address not verified; see Legal Information and Office Locations)
Industry sector: Grain processing and food manufacturing (flour, pasta, cereals, groats)
Founding date: The group structure emerged in the late 2000s–early 2010s through acquisitions and consolidation in the Baltic milling and pasta industries (exact incorporation date of AB Baltic Mill not independently verified).

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company code): Not publicly verified at the time of writing.
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not publicly verified at the time of writing.
Official website: Not conclusively verified; the group communicates primarily via subsidiary websites. Commonly referenced sources include Malsena and Rīgas Dzirnavnieks websites (see Sources).
Official email address: Not publicly verified at the time of writing.
Registered office address: Not publicly verified at the time of writing.
Phone number: Not publicly verified at the time of writing.

Note: In Lithuania, company registration and VAT codes are typically available on public registries (e.g., rekvizitai.lt). However, reliable, verifiable identification details for AB Baltic Mill specifically were not independently confirmed here.

Business Operations

Main products and services:
- Wheat and rye flour (retail and industrial grades, specialty flour mixes)
- Pasta (various shapes for retail and foodservice)
- Cereals, groats, and related grain products
- Grain processing services and B2B supply for bakeries, food manufacturers, and retailers

Business model: Vertically integrated grain processing and branded consumer goods. The group sources grain, operates milling facilities, produces flour, pasta, and cereal products under owned brands, and distributes through retail chains, wholesalers, foodservice channels, and industrial clients. Subsidiaries manage production and local market distribution.

Market position: Baltic Mill is among the leading grain processors in Lithuania and Latvia, with strong retail brand presence and substantial B2B supply to bakeries and food manufacturers. Through subsidiaries such as Malsena (Lithuania) and Rīgas Dzirnavnieks (Latvia), the group maintains significant share in flour and related categories in the Baltic region.

History

Founding and consolidation: Baltic Mill was formed as a holding group to consolidate grain processing and related food manufacturing companies in the Baltics. Over the late 2000s and early 2010s, the group acquired and integrated notable milling and pasta producers, creating a multi-country platform.

Key milestones:
- Acquisition and integration of Lithuanian flour milling business (widely known under the Malsena brand).
- Expansion into pasta manufacturing in Lithuania (often associated with Amber Pasta brand/operations).
- Entry into Latvia through the acquisition of Rīgas Dzirnavnieks, one of Latvia’s major milling companies.
- Corporate financing via bond issuances listed on Nasdaq Baltic First North (see Financial Information and Sources).

Recent developments: The group has focused on brand development, efficiency in milling operations, and sustained presence in retail and B2B channels. Specific transaction dates and reorganization details vary by subsidiary and are documented across local registries and news sources.

Financial Information

Revenue: Consolidated revenue figures for AB Baltic Mill are not publicly disclosed in a central, verifiable source at the time of writing. Subsidiary-level revenues may be reported in local filings.
Funding rounds: The group has utilized debt capital markets; notably, bonds of Baltic Mill were listed on Nasdaq Baltic First North (Vilnius). Public details include bond program listings, advisors, and terms disclosed via exchange notices.
Ownership structure: AB Baltic Mill operates as a holding company; ownership is not clearly stated in publicly accessible consolidated sources here. Subsidiaries may have their own registered ownership details in national registers.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai): Names and current positions at the AB Baltic Mill holding level were not independently verified at the time of writing.
Board members: Not publicly verified at the time of writing.
Note: Leadership information is often available in Lithuanian corporate registries or subsidiary disclosures. Subsidiaries (e.g., Malsena, Rīgas Dzirnavnieks) typically publish local management teams.

Office Locations

Registered office (Lithuania): Not publicly verified at the time of writing.
Other offices and production sites: The group operates production facilities in Lithuania (milling and pasta) and Latvia (milling). Specific addresses and phone numbers for each subsidiary are publicly available on their respective websites and registries (see Sources).
Subsidiary examples:
- Lithuania: Malsena (flour milling, brand presence nationwide).
- Lithuania: Pasta manufacturing under Amber Pasta operations/brand.
- Latvia: Rīgas Dzirnavnieks (major milling company in Latvia).

Market Position

Competitors: In Lithuania, Baltic Mill competes with other grain and flour producers and integrated food groups such as KG Group (Kauno Grūdai/Mantinga-related operations), Malsena competitors, and regional millers. In Latvia, competitors include other local milling companies. International brands and importers also compete in pasta and cereal categories.

Market share: Detailed market share statistics are not centrally published; industry sources consistently describe Baltic Mill (via subsidiaries) as a leading player in flour milling in Lithuania and a major player in Latvia.

Competitive advantages:
- Integrated grain processing and multi-country footprint in the Baltics.
- Recognized consumer brands and established B2B relationships.
- Scale efficiencies in milling and pasta production.
- Distribution ties with major retail chains and industrial bakeries.

Recent Developments

Latest news: Public disclosures have included bond listings and refinancings on Nasdaq Baltic First North and ongoing brand and product line expansions at subsidiary level (e.g., specialty flours, wholegrain products, and pasta line extensions). Specific dated announcements should be confirmed via Nasdaq Baltic notices and subsidiary press sections.

Expansions and partnerships: The group has focused on operational improvements, export development, and retail collaborations through private label and branded supply. Verified details depend on subsidiary announcements.

Contact Information

AB Baltic Mill (holding): Official consolidated contact details (email, phone, registered address) were not verified at the time of writing.
Subsidiaries: Contact details for Lithuanian and Latvian operations are publicly available on their websites and national business registers (e.g., Malsena contact page; Rīgas Dzirnavnieks contact page). For accurate service and sales inquiries, users typically contact subsidiaries directly.

Sources and References

Because some central holding-level details could not be conclusively verified, multiple reputable sources are provided to triangulate information:

Exchange and financing:
- Nasdaq Baltic (First North) issuer and bond announcements related to Baltic Mill, AB. URL: https://nasdaqbaltic.com/

Subsidiaries and brands:
- Malsena (Lithuania) official website and brand materials, which often indicate affiliation with Baltic Mill. URL: https://www.malsena.lt/
- Rīgas Dzirnavnieks (Latvia) official website, providing company background and products. URL: https://www.rigasdzirnavnieks.lv/

Company registries and business directories:
- Lithuanian business registry aggregators (e.g., rekvizitai.lt) for AB Baltic Mill legal data (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, address). URL: https://rekvizitai.vz.lt/
- Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Registrų centras) for official corporate data. URL: https://www.registrucentras.lt/

Industry and news:
- Baltic and Lithuanian business media archives for acquisitions, market position, and historical context (e.g., Verslo žinios). URL: https://www.vz.lt/

Note: Users seeking definitive legal and contact information should verify directly via the Lithuanian Centre of Registers and the company’s or subsidiaries’ official websites, as holding-level data may be updated or primarily communicated through subsidiary entities.