Cherkizovo group became part of the Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs (RSPP). This week the company received a certificate of membership signed by the President of RSPP Alexander Shokhin. Earlier entry into the Union was approved by the General meeting of shareholders of Cherkizovo Group.

In the framework of the RSPP, Cherkizovo Group intends to participate in the work of the Commission on agriculture, and in building industry position on issues related to improving the mechanisms of state support for agriculture, the expansion of the export potential of Russian livestock production, etc.

"Membership in the Union, bringing together representatives of key sectors of the Russian economy, will allow our company to more actively participate in activities aimed at solving urgent economic issues, and to convey their position to the business community and government", - commented on the membership in RSPP, the General Director of Group "Cherkizovo" Sergei Mikhailov.

The Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs (RSPP) is a nationwide organization that represents the interests of the business community in Russia and at the international level. Currently, the Union comprises over a hundred sectoral and regional associations, representing the interests of energy, engineering, investment banking and construction spheres, light and food industry, etc.

About Cherkizovo Group:

Cherkizovo group is Russia's largest producer of meat products. The group is among the three leaders on the market of chicken meat, pork and processed meat products. The Cherkizovo group includes 9 poultry farms-full cycle 16 modern pig complexes, meat processing plants 8 and 9 feed mills and more than 287 thousand hectares of agricultural land. In 2018, the Group "Cherkizovo" has made about 1 million tons of meat products. The company's consolidated revenues in 2018 amounted to 102,6 billion. Among the brands of the group "Cherkizovo", Petelinka, Chicken Kingdom, "PAVA-PAVA". The advantage of the company is vertical integration, which connects every link in the agricultural chain, from grain production to production of finished products, ensuring product quality at all stages. www.cherkizovo.com