Baltic Champs Group UAB

Note: This article focuses on Baltic Champs Group UAB, a Lithuanian agribusiness holding historically associated with champignon (button mushroom) cultivation and related activities. Where precise registry and contact details are not publicly available through open sources, this is indicated explicitly.

Company Overview

Name: Baltic Champs Group UAB (Lithuanian: UAB „Baltic Champs Group“)
Industry: Agribusiness; mushroom cultivation and compost production; food processing and distribution (through group companies)
Founded: The Baltic Champs business was developed in the mid-2000s; the holding Baltic Champs Group UAB emerged to consolidate mushroom-related assets and investments in Lithuania. Exact incorporation date for Baltic Champs Group UAB is not publicly verifiable in open sources at the time of writing.
Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania (historically associated with central offices in Vilnius; exact registered office for Baltic Champs Group UAB is not independently verified in open sources at the time of writing).

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (Company code): Not publicly verifiable in open sources at the time of writing.
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not publicly verifiable in open sources at the time of writing.
Official website: No standalone corporate website for Baltic Champs Group UAB is identified in open sources; group-level information is communicated via AUGA Group AB (www.auga.lt).
Email address: Not publicly listed for Baltic Champs Group UAB in open sources; group-level contact for inquiries is typically info@auga.lt.
Registered office address: Not publicly verifiable in open sources at the time of writing (historically, group-level administration has been based in Vilnius).
Phone number: Not publicly verifiable in open sources at the time of writing.

Business Operations

Baltic Champs Group UAB historically functioned as a holding and investment vehicle for mushroom-growing and compost production assets in Lithuania. Operational mushroom farming, compost manufacturing, harvesting, packaging, and distribution activities have been carried out by operating subsidiaries (notably UAB Baltic Champs), serving major retail chains in Lithuania and exporting to regional markets.

Main products and services:
- Cultivation of white button mushrooms (champignons) and related mushroom products (fresh, packaged).
- Production of high-quality mushroom compost (substrate) used in mushroom-growing operations.
- Logistics, packaging, and distribution services via group companies, supplying retail and foodservice clients in the Baltics and selected export markets.

Business model: Vertically integrated mushroom value chain: compost production → cultivation → harvesting and packaging → distribution to retail and foodservice partners. The holding structure allowed consolidation of assets, investment oversight, and coordination of operations through subsidiaries.

Market position: Through its operating companies, Baltic Champs has been regarded as one of the leading mushroom producers in Lithuania and among the larger integrated mushroom businesses in the Baltic region, with strong presence in domestic retail channels and steady export activity.

History

Founding and development: The Baltic Champs venture was developed in the mid-2000s by Lithuanian entrepreneurs seeking to build a modern, scalable mushroom industry with European-grade compost facilities and controlled-environment growing rooms. The holding company Baltic Champs Group UAB was formed to consolidate ownership and investments tied to mushroom operations and allied agribusiness assets.

Key milestones:
- Establishment of modern composting capacity and climate-controlled mushroom growing facilities in Lithuania, enabling year-round production.
- Expansion of distribution to major Lithuanian retail chains and regional exports, leveraging consistent quality and supply reliability.
- Strategic combination with publicly listed Agrowill Group AB, which later rebranded as AUGA Group AB, integrating mushroom operations into a broader, sustainability-focused agrifood group.

Integration into AUGA Group: In the mid-2010s, Baltic Champs Group aligned with Agrowill Group AB (subsequently renamed AUGA Group AB), contributing its mushroom operations and expertise to the consolidated group. From that period, the mushroom segment has typically been reported within AUGA Group’s consolidated disclosures, while Baltic Champs Group UAB has acted primarily as a holding entity.

Financial Information

Revenue: Baltic Champs Group UAB does not publicly disclose standalone financials. Since integration, the mushroom segment is reported within AUGA Group AB’s consolidated financial statements. Exact segment revenue attributed to Baltic Champs-operated activities varies year to year and should be consulted in AUGA Group’s annual reports.

Funding and capital structure: As a private UAB holding company, Baltic Champs Group UAB’s capital structure and funding rounds are not publicly disclosed. At the group level, AUGA Group AB has undertaken capital market activities (e.g., bonds/equity), which encompass broader agribusiness operations including mushrooms.

Ownership: Baltic Champs Group UAB has functioned as a shareholder/holding vehicle connected to the controlling interests behind mushroom operations and, through corporate transactions, has been linked to the ownership of AUGA Group AB. Exact current ownership percentages of Baltic Champs Group UAB are not publicly verifiable from open sources.

Leadership and Management

Founders and key figures:
- Kęstutis Juščius – Lithuanian entrepreneur widely associated with the founding and development of Baltic Champs operations. Post-integration, he has served as a senior executive (CEO) of AUGA Group AB, leading broader agrifood strategies and sustainability initiatives.
- Additional executives and board members specifically of Baltic Champs Group UAB are not publicly listed in open sources. Leadership for the operational mushroom activities has been coordinated within the AUGA Group management framework.

Office Locations

Registered office and administrative locations: Baltic Champs Group UAB’s specific registered office address and phone number are not publicly verifiable at the time of writing. Historically, group-level administration has been in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Operations and facilities: Mushroom cultivation and compost production have been operated by subsidiary entities (e.g., UAB Baltic Champs) at modern growing and compost sites in Lithuania. Publicly accessible sources do not provide full, precise addresses and phone numbers for all facilities; some activities have been referenced near Širvintos district and other agricultural areas.

Market Position

Competitors: Key competitors span regional mushroom growers and importers from Poland and Latvia, including mid-to-large-scale champignon producers and distributors that supply Baltic retail chains. Specific competing entities vary by market channel and season.

Market share: No official market share figures are published for Baltic Champs Group UAB. However, the group’s operating companies have been recognized among the leading producers in Lithuania, with meaningful domestic retail coverage.

Competitive advantages:
- Vertical integration from compost to packaged fresh product, enabling quality control and cost efficiency.
- Modern climate-controlled facilities with consistent year-round output.
- Established relationships with major retail chains and logistics partners in the Baltics.
- Alignment with AUGA Group’s sustainability initiatives and brand positioning, supporting premium and responsible sourcing narratives.

Recent Developments

Integration and brand alignment: Since integration with AUGA Group AB, mushroom operations have increasingly aligned with the group’s broader sustainability, efficiency, and brand initiatives (AUGA), including innovations in energy use and environmental footprint reduction.

Operational enhancements: Ongoing improvements in substrate quality, yield optimization, and packaging have supported steady supply to domestic retailers and exports. Specific project details are typically communicated through AUGA Group AB’s disclosures.

Contact Information

Baltic Champs Group UAB: Specific email, phone, and registered address are not publicly verifiable in open sources at the time of writing.

Group-level inquiries (AUGA Group AB):
Website: www.auga.lt
Email: info@auga.lt
Address and phone: See AUGA Group’s official website and investor relations materials for up-to-date contacts.

Sources and References

The following publicly accessible sources provide relevant context and background. Where precise legal registry details are required (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, registered address), consult Lithuania’s official registries.
- AUGA Group AB – Corporate website: www.auga.lt
- AUGA Group AB – Annual reports and investor materials (for consolidated segment information related to mushrooms): www.auga.lt (Investor Relations section)
- Nasdaq Baltic – Company disclosures for AUGA Group AB (historical integration, strategy updates): nasdaqbaltic.com
- Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities (Registrų centras, JAR) – Official registry for company codes, VAT status, addresses: registrucentras.lt
- Rekvizitai.lt – Business directory listings for Lithuanian companies (profile pages for Baltic Champs entities and AUGA Group): rekvizitai.lt
- Lithuanian business and trade press coverage – interviews and profiles of Kęstutis Juščius and Baltic Champs operations (various outlets, years 2014–2023).

Data availability note

As of the time of writing, specific legal and contact details for Baltic Champs Group UAB (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, registered office address, phone, and email) are not publicly verifiable in open sources accessible without paid registry lookup. For authoritative details, please use the Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities (Registrų centras) or directly contact AUGA Group AB.