Confectionery «Slodych»

Slodych Confectionery Factory is one of the oldest and most recognizable confectionery enterprises in Belarus. Located in Minsk, the factory has more than a century of history and today produces over 100 types of products: cookies (sugar, shortbread, oatmeal, semi-sweet, glazed, diabetic), wafers, gingerbread, candies, and crackers. The brand is well known not only in Belarus but also abroad and is associated with quality, tradition, and natural flavor.

History

The history of Slodych dates back to 1905, when Georgy Rachkovsky received permission to open a coffee shop with a bakery. By 1910, the business expanded to three spacious rooms and hired its first employees and apprentices. In 1914, the bakery was renamed “Georges” and became a full-fledged confectionery factory. After the revolution, it was nationalized and renamed “First Belarusian Confectionery Factory”, later “Progress”, and from 1929 — “Kommunarka”.

In 1936, the production of cookies and gingerbread was separated into a new facility — the Minsk Biscuit Factory. Even during wartime, the factory continued operating, supplying products to the front. After the liberation of Minsk in 1944, the building was restored and by 1945 the factory was fully operational again. On November 1, 1994, it was officially named «Slodych Confectionery Factory», and in 2001, it became an open joint-stock company.

Production

Today, Slodych’s production lines are automated and equipped with high-tech machinery that complies with international ISO 9001 and HACCP standards. All stages — from dough mixing to packaging — are mechanized and strictly controlled. Only natural ingredients are used, without artificial preservatives. The product range is constantly expanding: recent additions include American-style cookies, oatmeal biscuits with seeds, and low-sugar varieties. A key part of the company’s philosophy is a focus on consumer health and environmental responsibility.

Excursions

An excursion from Minsk to the Slodych Confectionery Factory is a sweet journey into the world of Belarus’s favorite cookies. We offer individual tours tailored to your preferences and interests. During your visit, you will:

• immerse yourself in the atmosphere of real confectionery production;
• learn about the various types of cookies Slodych produces and how they differ;
• witness the entire process — from dough preparation to packaging;
• taste freshly baked cookies straight from the production line;
• receive tasty and healthy gifts from the factory.

This excursion from Minsk can be arranged in a customized format — based on your schedule, interests, and even flavor preferences. It’s a perfect idea for a family outing, school trip, or corporate event. Take a step closer to the sweet world of Slodych!