Ficosota

Employee Size

1,001-5,000

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Of The Americas, NY

Founded

1994

From Shumen, Bulgaria, Ficosota makes fast-moving consumer goods spanning home and personal care, baby care, and snack foods. Its two Shumen production operations support a cross-category portfolio of brands sold from Bulgaria and Romania to markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. The company’s manufacturing footprint includes both non-food and food production, with quality certifications including ISO 9001 and ISO 22000.

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