Milk Logic Allocates 625.2 Million Rubles for Research in 2025
Scientific Research and Products. The company increased its investment in research and development by more than a third compared to the previous year. In 2025, the product range expanded by over 60 new items, including functional nutrition products, lactose-free options, and products without added sugar.
Milk Logic initiated the creation of its own research bio-center at the plant in Chekhov and signed an agreement with the Far Eastern Federal University to collaborate in biotechnology. The parties plan to establish a joint biobank of microorganisms used in dairy production. The company also supported 42 projects with Russian IT developments; the use of generative artificial intelligence in certain business processes improved employee efficiency by 20%.
The company continued to apply nutritional value standards developed jointly with the Federal Research Center for Nutrition, Biotechnology, and Food Safety. 85% of manufactured products complied with these standards. By 2030, Milk Logic aims to raise this figure to at least 90%. Throughout the year, the company participated in 37 events for the scientific and medical community, reaching over 30,000 doctors. A three-year study on iodine content in dairy products confirmed the potential of using this category as a source of this micronutrient in the daily diet.
Environmental Indicators. The company spent 387.8 million rubles on environmental projects. Work areas included updating treatment facilities, reducing production losses, improving resource use efficiency, and using packaging with a reduced environmental impact. Of the 14.6 thousand tons of waste generated, 60% was forwarded for recycling. The share of packaging meeting international recycling criteria reached 74%.
For certain products, the weight of bottles and caps was reduced by a quarter. Renewable sources provided 38% of the company's total energy consumption. At the Chekhov plant, the "Methanizer" installation processed organic waste into biogas, which was used for heat production. By 2030, the company plans to reduce the specific waste output by 25%, increase the share of recyclable packaging to 80%, and stop landfill disposal of packaging waste from 12 production sites.
Employees and Social Programs. By the end of 2025, the company employed over 5.7 thousand people. 76.9 million rubles were allocated for staff training; the average training volume was 25 hours per employee. Internal surveys showed employee engagement at 87% and commitment to corporate culture at 89%. Expenses for occupational health and safety reached 240.6 million rubles; no severe or fatal injuries among employees and contractors were reported throughout the year. Over two years, the average salary increased by 35%.
Social investments covered 16 regions, with 9% of employees participating in corporate volunteering. The company donated 296 tons of products worth 26.6 million rubles to those in need, including 210 tons as part of the food-sharing program. This program operated in 18 regions, covering more than 150,000 individuals. Career guidance activities and programs for children and youth gathered 181,5 thousand participants. The report was prepared using GRI standards, the Russian Business Social Capital Standard, and the RSPP sustainable development index methodology.
