On 24 May, the Lviv Taste Fair 2026 took place in Lviv — a gastronomic event that, for the fourth consecutive year, has brought together Ukrainian producers, farmers, experts and food enthusiasts from across the country.
This year’s fair brought together 53 producers from 14 regions of Ukraine — ranging from certified organic producers and artisanal cheesemakers to local food brands from the Lviv region, farm enterprises, veteran-led businesses and companies that have relocated due to the war.
The Lviv Taste Fair this year welcomed a record number of visitors — over 6,000. For representatives of the food sector, HoReCa and retail, the fair served as a space for gastronomic discovery and the search for new partnerships. For consumers, it provided an opportunity to see how rapidly Ukrainian artisanal and organic production has developed and transformed in recent years.
Throughout the day, visitors were able to taste artisanal cheeses, a wide range of organic products, meat delicacies, teas, jams, sauces, wines, local sweets and other products from Ukrainian producers. Guests also enjoyed four gastronomic masterclasses, live music, a children’s play area, prize draws and, of course, direct engagement with producers.
Particular attention this year was given to supporting small Ukrainian businesses most affected by the war — in particular veteran enterprises, as well as producers operating in frontline territories or those who were forced to relocate their production.
“The Lviv Taste Fair is pleasantly surprising us for the fourth time with how Ukrainian producers each year demonstrate resilience and continuous development under the conditions of the full-scale invasion. This progress is reflected not only in the expansion of product ranges or the emergence of new flavours, but also in international recognition. Among the participants are winners of international competitions, which confirms that Ukrainian producers are able to remain steadfast, resilient, and meet the highest global standards. We thank all participants for representing the ‘Made in Ukraine’ brand with dignity,” said Taras Vysotskyi, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
“Over the past four years, the Lviv Taste Fair has become not only a gastronomic event, but also a platform supporting producers, small businesses and people who, despite the war, create high-quality products. Today, the fair brings together participants from 14 regions of Ukraine, including veterans, internally displaced persons and families of defenders. By buying Ukrainian products, we support the state economy, rural Ukraine, and the future of our communities,” said Maksym Kozytskyi, Head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration.
Yurii Kholod, Acting Chairperson of the Lviv Regional Council, thanked the Government of Switzerland for its support for Ukraine and the Lviv Taste Fair. “It is symbolic that all four years of the fair’s existence have coincided with the years of full-scale war, and throughout this time Switzerland has stood by us. It is a great honour for us to work together, as this is not only about supporting a single event, but about a shared struggle for Ukraine’s economy, for our producers, and for the country’s future,” said Yurii Kholod.
“Today, it is extremely important to support Ukrainian producers, as small and medium-sized enterprises are the foundation of the country’s economic resilience. What is made in Ukraine should be recognised as a brand we are proud of — both in Ukraine and globally,” said Andrii Moskalenko, First Deputy Mayor of Lviv City.
According to Felix Baumann, Ambassador of Switzerland to Ukraine, the development of local production, creation of trade opportunities, and support for the organic and dairy sectors are an important part of cooperation between Ukraine and Switzerland:
“The Lviv Taste Fair is not only about gastronomy, but also about resilience, talent, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Ukrainian producers from different regions of the country. Despite all the challenges, representatives of the organic and dairy sectors continue to develop their businesses, produce high-quality food, and open new opportunities for the local economy. We are proud that Switzerland has supported this initiative for four consecutive years and contributes to the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Ukraine.”
“The Lviv Taste Fair is an opportunity to demonstrate how significantly Ukrainian cheese culture, in particular, has developed in recent years. Today, our producers create products that can compete not only in Ukraine but also abroad. It is very important to create a space where they can find their consumers and be heard,” said Nataliia Kagadii, Director of the ProCheese department at Ardis Group.
“For us, it is important that the fair brings together producers of organic, local artisanal and dairy products, which strengthen community development, contribute to regional food security and enhance tourism attractiveness. This is exactly the kind of event that connects consumers with producers and builds future communities with a clear understanding of the value of quality products,” added Nataliia Cholovska, President of the Lviv City Public Organisation “Ecoterra”.
The Lviv Taste Fair once again confirmed that Ukrainian gastronomy today is driven by people who, despite all challenges, continue to create, work and develop Ukrainian products.
The Catalogue of participants of the Lviv Taste Fair 2026
Lviv Taste Fair is organised by Lviv City Public Organisation “Ecoterra” and the ProCheese Department of Ardis Group, under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, under the auspices of the Lviv Regional Military (State) Administration and the Lviv City Council, with the support of Switzerland within the framework of the Swiss-Ukrainian Programme “Higher Value Added Trade from the Organic and Dairy Sector in Ukraine” (QFTP), implemented by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL, Switzerland) in partnership with SAFOSO AG (Switzerland). The media partner for the event: OrganicInfo.ua