| Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (WBD) is a Russian manufacturer of dairy and juice products. As of the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company's dairy, beverage and baby food products accounted for 76%, 17% and 7% of its net sales respectively. WBD's principal geographic market is Russia, it also has production facilities in Ukraine, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It distributes its products through a variety of channels, including independent distributors and wholesalers, supermarket chains, small- and medium-sized grocery stores, open-air markets and restaurants. In October 2007, WBD announced the acquisition of Georgian Foods Ltd, based in Tbilisi, Georgia. Georgian Foods produces both traditional and local varieties of dairy products. |
