Kakheti-based organic farm Kakheti Bio is expanding exports of rose-based products to Germany and other European markets. According to co-founder and Director Lizi Khmiadashvili, the company currently produces 2–3 tonnes of dried roses annually and has exported 3–4 tonnes of rose water, also known as hydrosol, to Europe this year.
Speaking on BMGTV’s Women’s Narrative, Khmiadashvili said the rose plantations have not yet reached full production capacity, creating opportunities to increase output. The company, founded in 2014, initially launched rose cultivation in cooperation with a German partner, securing a sales market before expanding its plantations.
Alongside rose production, Kakheti Bio previously exported dried medicinal plants, shipping a total of around 20 tonnes to European markets over several years. However, technological and financial challenges led the company to scale back this activity. The harvesting process remains highly labour-intensive, requiring more than 100 seasonal workers per day.
The company now plans to increase production and expand exports while introducing its rose water to the Georgian market. Khmiadashvili noted that the product can be used not only in cosmetics but also in cooking and beverage production, offering opportunities to reach a wider range of customers.
