Read how our company has developed!
Elena was creared in 1990 as the result of its owner Franciszek Siegień to health and healthy lifestyle.
Our company exhibited at the International Food & Drink Event in London from 20-22 March 2023. More than 1,500 exhibitors from around the world attended the fair, which is renowned as the largest food and drink event in the UK.
Elena also made its mark in Singapore, participating in the International Food & Hotel Asia 2023, held from 25-28 April 2023. The FHA fair is one of the largest and most significant food events in Southeast Asia, and we were able to showcase our complete product range.
From 18-20 April 2023, Elena took part in the International Food & Beverage Fair at EXPO XXI Warsaw. The World Food Poland trade fair is a business event facilitating connections between food industry companies, both wholesale and retail.
Virtual Trade Exhibition:
- ECOStyle Passage 2021
- WORLD FOOD Poland 2021
- Herbal Trends 2021
We actively supported hospitals by providing freeze-dried food and medical supplies. At the Anuga trade fair in Cologne, Germany, our participation was part of the Smart Specialisation: “Bioresources and food for conscious consumers”. Collaborating with the Marshal’s Office of the Wielkopolska Region, we proudly represented Poland. During the Polagra trade fair in 2021, we engaged in numerous interviews, including television appearances. Adding to our achievements, we secured another “COMPANY OF THE YEAR” award. This recognition reflects our strong position in establishing the ELENA brand over 30 years on the market. It is a testament to our experience, operational strategy and the title of HIT Region 2022.
We actively supported hospitals by providing freeze-dried food and medical supplies. At the Anuga trade fair in Cologne, Germany, our participation was part of the Smart Specialisation: “Bioresources and food for conscious consumers”. Collaborating with the Marshal’s Office of the Wielkopolska Region, we proudly represented Poland. During the Polagra trade fair in 2021, we engaged in numerous interviews, including television appearances. Adding to our achievements, we secured another “COMPANY OF THE YEAR” award. This recognition reflects our strong position in establishing the ELENA brand over 30 years on the market. It is a testament to our experience, operational strategy and the title of HIT Region 2022.
We provided sponsorship for innovative medical equipment at one of Poznań’s clinics. Francis unveiled a self-developed supplement – freeze-dried celery in capsules. The Title of “Hit of the Year 2020” was awarded to us for building a strong ELENA brand over 30 years in operation, based on experience and strategy. We launched extensive promotions of Elena in the media, featuring numerous interviews, covering topics such as healthy food, pain relief and prevention. Additionally, we took part in global conferences addressing the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Present epidemiological situation contributed to changing the form of participating in fairs, trainings and business meetings. They are realized in an adjusted online form, which is attractive for both individual and business client.
Taking part in above mentioned events allows a dynamic development of our company conjoined with constant technological modernisation. Established cooperations with numerous contractors results in a widening range of products available in convenient time.
Steady position and trademark’s recognition on the domestic as well as foreign markets. Constant progress in modernization and technologisation of the company.
Our freeze dried products supported Join US yacht’s crew during their east Greenland exploration, expedition to K2 and Spitsbergen.
Trips abroad:
- BIOFACH 2016 – Nuremberg, Germany
- USA Fancy Food Show 2016 – New York, the USA
- FOOD EXPO 2016 fairs – Hong Kong, China
- DUBAI fairs – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- SMTS Tokio 2017 fairs – Tokio, Japan
- South Korea 2017 fairs – Soeul, South Korea
- Foodex Japan 2017 fairs – Tokio, Japan
- IFE 2017 fairs – London, Great Britain
- International Fair of Packaging and Packaging Machines INTERPACK – Düsseldorf, Germany
- ANUGA 2017 – Cologne, Germany
- Setting Tomorrow’s Table fairs 2018 Copenhagen, Denmark
- BIOFACH 2018 – Nuremberg, Germany
- FOOD EXPO 2019 fairs – Athens, Greece
- ASEAN EXPO 2019 fairs – Nanning, China
- AGROKOMPLEX 2019 fairs – Nitra, Slovakia
Domestic trips:
- WORD FOOD 2016 fairs – Warsaw, Poland
- POLAGRA FOOD 2016 – Poznań, Poland
- WORLD FOOD 2016 fairs – Warsaw, Poland
- POLAGRA FOOD 2017 – Poznań, Poland
- POLAGRA FOOD 2018 – Poznań, Poland
- FOOD SHOW 2018 fairs – Katowice, Poland
- 1st Herbal and Physiotherapeutic Fairs of Polska Grupa Zielarska (Polish Herbal Group) – Wisła, Poland
Entering retail market of natural freeze dried fruit, plans for supplying tuck shops with healthy food. Medal of Honour „Zasłużony dla Eksportu” („Merit for Export”). State Security Leader for innovation for security and defence.
Trips abroad:
- International Organic and Green Food Industry Expo – Szanghai, China
- ProdExpo 2014 – Moscow, Russia
- BioFach 2014 – Nuremberg, Germany
- China International Consumer Goods Fair 2014 – Ningbo, China
- Nature – Health – Beauty – London, Great Britain
- Business trip – Alaska, the USA
- Grune Tage Thuringen – Erfurt, Germany
- BioFach 2015 – Nuremberg, Germany
- Summer Fancy Food – New York, the USA
Building market in Europe and beyond, transfering commercial relations to Europe because of Russian market closing. Building new products and new brands: a line of natural diet supplements KOLAGENUM which was warmly welcomed by Consumers. The company takes part in a training conference “Firma – wiarygodnym partnerem dla służb mundurowych” („Company – a credible partner for uniformed services”) organised by Stowarzyszenie Dostawców Na Rzecz Służb Mundurowych (Association of Suppliers for Uniformed Forces). Earning a Cell Line Certificate for freeze dried fish collagen. Product of the Year during Diet and Health Fairs in Lublin. 1st place in ZŁOTA PIECZĘĆ Nutrikosmetyk 2021 in the category of Polish Product for Kolagenum.
Trips abroad:
- MENOPE 2011 – 9th International Fairs of Natural and Ogranic Products – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- PETERFOOD 2011 – Saint Petersburg, Russia
- AidEx 2011 – The Global Humanitarian Aid Event – Brussels, Belgium
- VITAFOODS 2011 – International & Finished Products Expo – Geneva, Switzerland
- PRODEXPO 2011 – 26th International Exposition of Food Industry – Kiev, Ukraine
- BioFach 2011 – Ekological Food and Natural Products Fairs – Nuremberg, Germany
- BioFach 2012 – Nuremberg, Germany
- Summer Fancy Food Show – Washington, USA
- International Food Fairs WEH – Ragdona, Slovenia
- World Food – Moscow, Russia
- Macfrut 2012 – Cesena, Italy
- Food & Taste 2012 – Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany
- Logistic Fairs – Berlin, Germany
- Targi Rolno-Spożywcze – Meknes, Maroko
- SMES Produkt, Service and Technology Fairs – Ulan Bator, Mongolia
- Anuga 2013 – Cologne, Germany
- Agro-Food Iraq – Irbil, Iraq
Receiving GOSTSTANDARD certificates for Belarusian market. Creating the first webpage. Starting a project of supplying extreme sportsmen’ groups, expansion of freeze dried products to Eastern countries: the beginning of building the market in Russia. ELENA company keeps on developing and offers new products and new technologies. Freeze dried food additives in the light of the competition procedures of „Dodatek przyjazny Konsumentowi” are norminated to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Cup Polagra Food 2006 HACCP certification in the field od freeze drying of fruit, vegetables, mushroom, meat and meat products.
Trips abroad:
- International Food and Gastronomy Fairs – Brno, Czech Republic
- BioFach 2008 – Nurnberg, Niemcy
- Agroprodmash 2009 – Moscow, Russia
- World Food Mosow 2009 – 18th International Food Fairs – Moscow, Russia
- Peterfood 2009 – 18th International Food Fairs – Saint Petersburg, Russia
- PROD EXPO Ucraine 2010 – Kiev, Ukraine
- Food&Taste2010 – International Food Fairs – Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany
- MT WORLD FOOD – Moscow, Russia
- Riga Food 2010 – Riga, Latvia
- BioFach2010 – Nuremberg, Germany
- Kiev AgriHort – International Agriculture and Pomiculture Fairs Kiev, Ukraine
Earning a certificate of conformity of the quality assurance system with requirements of the standard DS. 3027 E: 1997 system HACCP. Obtaining a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code: 0987H Starting ELENA TURIST that offers prepared meals for turists. Winning a distinction during 21st Healthy Life and Food Fairs ECOLIFE 2005 for natural food additives set. Getting a distinction „Wstęgi Niemna” of International Fairs KALININGRAD 2005 for innovation and modern technologies. Earning GRAND PRIX during 3rd International Military, Border Guard and Police Supply Fair LOGISPOL 2005 for utilising lyophilization technology for food products. Receiving GOSTSTANDARD certificates for Russian market.
Receiving Certificate of Competency number 69/B/2004 to supply army in food products of animal origin. Accepting membership in Association for Goods and Services Supply for Army and Border Guards. Company registration as EU VAT payer: PL 6180061318.
Modernization and extension of Lyophilisation Plant. Building some modern cold stores. Logistic modernisation. Getting attestation with a positive opinion and decision of granting a certificate after a certyfying audit from TUV Rheinland Group. Winning GRAND PRIX during 3rd International Military, Border Guard and Police Supply Fair LOGISPOL 2003 for utilising lyophilization technology for food products. Accepting WPPH ELENA into D&B database of UE companies working for military supply, under the number D-U-N-S: 422532247.
Winning gold medal at International Bydgoszcz Trade Fairs INTERPIEK POLGASTRO 2002. Being awarded with Kalisz Mayor’s Cup for the Best Product of 5th Garden, Agriculture and Allotment Fairs. Being granted with Wielkopolska Quality Mark from Polish Chamber of Commerce for freeze lyophilized tripe, poultry and smoked ham.
Implementation of HACCP quality control system, special distinction at 8th Agro-Industrial Fairs AGRO – ZAM 2001 for Natural Lyophylizated Products. Gaining a certificate giving us a right to label lyophylized chives with DOBRE BO POLSKIE emblem. Obtaining a license to produce and export freeze dried pork, beef and poultry as the only company in Poland. Being assigned with veterinary identification number 30 07 03 06 and being listed in Chief Veterinary Officer register under number 3452.
ELENA is granted with Certificate of Protection of its trademark from the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, number 153232.
The company’s activity focuses on lyophylization (freeze drying) of fruit, vegetables, meat, herbs, spieces, and mushrooms by means of sublimation. We work under constant supervision of District Veterinary Inspectorate and the Provincial Sanitary and Epidemiological Station.
Establishment of a family business under the name WPPH ELENA IMPORT-EXPORT FRANCISZEK SIEGIEŃ.