A 92-year history, 800 employees, 450 product varieties, a daily output of 60 tons of baked goods and confectionery plus 11000 bottles of soft drinks, 92% coverage of the republic (from Dnestrovsk to Grushka), a fleet of 65 delivery vehicles, round-the-clock operations 365 days a year, sales at 1100 retail outlets, and five company-owned stores – these are the figures defining the Tiraspol Bread Factory (CJSC). The President visited today the enterprise that supplies the country with bread. Factory Director Viktor Kondratyuk welcomed the President and guided him through the production workshops.
The head of state took a keen interest in the facility's equipment. While the machinery is primarily gas-powered, the enterprise has also made provisions for alternatives, with electric lines and ovens ready for use.
He inspected the workspaces, including the experimental workshop. This serves as the factory’s creative hub, where the recipes and shapes for future new products are developed. Vadim Krasnoselsky was informed that the factory strives to launch new products annually for the Christmas and Easter holidays, and 2027 will be no exception. In general, while Pridnestrovian residents purchase 55–60 tons of products on an average day, that figure rises to as much as 90 tons during New Year, Christmas, and Easter. Residents and visitors to the republic consume 2.7 tons of bread rolls alone each day. The President asked whether the "nine-kopeck roll", a Soviet-era classic from the Tiraspol Bread Factory was still in production. Staff confirmed that the item remains part of their product lineup and, just as before, enjoys steady demand among customers of all generations. The bun is called "Sdobnaya" (Rich Dough Bun) and retails for 5 rubles 20 kopecks.
Staffing issues were also discussed. The director noted that the average age of the workforce is 45. Young people join, but only one in five stays. An interesting observation: those who quit usually do so within the first two months, unable to adapt to the specific work schedule. Recognizing this pattern, the plant's management decided to step up their mentorship efforts. The specialist overseeing a new hire receives a supplementary payment. Furthermore, if a young employee stays for a full year, the mentor receives a bonus at the end of that 12-month period.
The discussion touched upon technological upgrades and recipe improvements. Guests were invited to sample the new products. Vadim Krasnoselsky thanked the bakery staff for their hard work, both personally and on behalf of every resident of the republic for putting bread on the tables of Pridnestrovians and by extension, ensuring the country's food security.
