Georgia’s state-owned Economic Development Corporation has signed a €129,800 contract with consulting firm BDO to assess the feasibility of establishing a juice and canned food production facility in the country, with a particular focus on export opportunities in China.
The contract was signed on November 3, 2026, through a simplified procurement procedure. BDO Consulting will lead the research, with BDO Audit and China-based BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP serving as subcontractors.
The study will examine domestic demand, local production capacity, raw material availability, production technologies and potential export markets. Particular attention will be paid to China, including market size, pricing, competition, logistics and regulatory requirements. BDO will also identify potential business partners, buyers and sales channels, and assess possible locations for the proposed facility.
The consultancy must prepare a financial model covering at least 10 years, estimating investment costs, operating expenses, revenues and expected returns. It will also assess potential government involvement through grants, tax incentives, infrastructure support or equity participation. BDO must deliver its final report within three months, with February 1, 2027, set as the final submission deadline. The study will conclude with a recommendation on whether the project should proceed, proceed under certain conditions or be abandoned.
