Svetlomir Kostadinov
Founder
“Do not fear moving slowly. Fear only standing still.”
It is an achievement to be a pioneer in fiercely competitive sectors such as the food industry and pharmaceuticals, something few entrepreneurs can boast of. This is a family company established in the 90s. Such is the story of Kandy Ltd., founded by the Kostadinov family - Svetlomir, his wife Elena, his daughter Ilona, and his brother Vladimir.
Step by step - from a small manufacturing factory in the 90s to exporting all over the world today!
"Regulations provide security and a framework within which an enterprise can develop. And that means a long-term perspective for growth."
SVETLOMIR KOSTADINOV • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OWNERS
Kendy Pharma was founded by the Kostadinov family – Svetlomir, his wife Elena, their daughter Ilona, and his brother Vladimir.
Founder
“Do not fear moving slowly. Fear only standing still.”
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
“If you want to, you can! If you can't, it means you don't want to!”
TEAM
The people who connect Lactoflor with pharmacies, doctors, and partners in Bulgaria.
Research & Development Manager
Kendy Pharma
I have been working at Kendi Ltd. for more than 30 years. I am involved in the development of new products.
I have been working at Candy Ltd. for over 30 years, where I am involved in new product development. Together with my colleagues, we develop all the products in the Lactoflor portfolio. We create new ones based on the latest scientific discoveries regarding various active ingredients with proven clinical effects. I believe that the products we create are of a world-class standard. The proof comes from years of distribution in over 80 countries around the world.
Research & Development Manager
Kendy Pharma
"Health is not a destination, but a way of life."
"Health is not a destination, but a way of life."
As part of the new product development team at Kendy Ltd. for over 30 years, I manage the product formulation cycle. From scientific concept to successful implementation, from laboratory and production tests to scientifically proven solutions.
We create formulas that the body recognizes and easily absorbs. The first Lactoflor product—Lactoflor Bio Plus lozenges—was launched in 1998. The tablet made its journey from a small control laboratory in the SupraVit production facility to the latest innovative Lactoflor products—products that provide pure energy, benefits, balance, safety, and perhaps even inspiration for a positive day and a special focus.
Brand Manager
Kendy Pharma
I believe that carefully researched scientific evidence lies at the heart of every successful product.
I believe that the foundation of every successful product lies in carefully researched scientific evidence regarding its action, responsibility for human health, and an understanding of people's needs. As the Brand Manager of Lactoflor, I oversee product development, their proper positioning and presentation, the conduct of clinical observations, and the collection of reliable scientific data to support their effectiveness. Partnership and constant dialogue with medical professionals help us develop high-quality, effective products that align with the latest scientific standards and current medical recommendations.
Manager
Lactina
I believe that a good product starts with a good idea, but it is built with a lot of knowledge, persistence, and responsibility.
I believe that a good product starts with a good idea, but it is built with a great deal of knowledge, perseverance, and responsibility.
For me, Lactoflor is the result of precisely that – many years of experience in the world of beneficial bacteria, scientific expertise, and a continuous strive for development.
Over the years, my work has been linked to the development of new products, building partnerships, and transforming scientific achievements into solutions that provide real value to people.
I am proud that we are the first in Bulgaria, and I am proud that behind the Lactoflor brand stands a Bulgarian team that knows the power of probiotics and believes that quality should never be a compromise.
National Sales ManagerNational Sales Manager
Kendy Pharma
For over 10 years, I have been coordinating the overall interaction with key clients in the company.
For over 10 years, I have been coordinating the overall interaction with the company's key clients – from commercial planning and negotiations to tracking results and implementing joint initiatives. I lead a team of sales representatives at a national level, with my main focus being the achievement of business results, effective management of client relationships, and maintaining a strong and motivated sales team. I believe that sustainable company results are built upon a stable and reliable business environment, a clear vision, and strong partnerships.
Мениджър продажбиSales Manager
Kendy Pharma
I lead a team of medical representatives with whom we share a common goal – to be reliable and valued partners to medical professionals.
I manage a team of medical representatives with a common goal: to be reliable and valued partners to healthcare professionals. Our daily work involves meetings with doctors, where we share current and useful information about Lactoflor products. We place trust, professionalism, and a personal approach at the core of these relationships. I believe that this very approach, combined with a strong team and consistency, helps us achieve sustainable results and build upon every subsequent meeting.
Export department
Kendy Ltd.
As an Export and International Trade Manager at Kendy, I work on the successful introduction of our products to international markets.
As an Export and International Trade Manager at Kendy, I work towards the successful introduction of our products to international markets.
The core of my work involves communicating with foreign partners, building sustainable business relationships, and identifying new opportunities for our products.
Lactoflor is a brand that holds a special place for me. Over the years, I have watched it develop, expand, and become increasingly recognizable and preferred by people in different parts of the world.
I believe that lasting success is achieved through consistency, integrity, and personal dedication – values I have followed throughout my 20 years at the company.
To support the natural balance of the intestinal system and immunity by making the power of live Bulgarian bacteria accessible to everyone.
To continue creating probiotics for over 30 years that help people live more freely, lightly, and fully—by taking care of their health every day.
We believe that everyone deserves a better quality of life.
We believe that high-quality dietary supplements significantly support human health and physical well-being.
We believe in informed and conscious choices when it comes to taking care of one's body and spirit.
Every strain and every formula is supported by real research and clinical data.
Not just probiotics, but active, viable bacteria that work exactly where they are needed most.
We create products with different needs, ages, and life stages in mind.
DEVELOPMENT
Lactoflor - the microbiome revolution
"I am proud that we are pioneers - we introduced quite a few products to the market. Starting with 'SupraVit' - vitamins and minerals, all the way to the first probiotic 'Lactoflor'. It appeared on the market 20 years ago, when no one in our country had heard of probiotics." - Ilona Ladjeva
"We participated in an exhibition in Geneva for food supplements more than 20 years ago. There, we were presenting our probiotics. An American came up to me, gave me his business card and said: 'Call me in 10 years.' And indeed - 10 years later, probiotics exploded as a global trend. We may not be the sales leader, but we will always remain the first." - Ilona Ladjeva
"We gained experience. We decided that we needed to fill the remaining months with production. In 1995, we developed and started the production of 'SupraVit' effervescent vitamins and minerals. Parallel to this, we began work on the 'Picantina' series in the savory range in order to diversify. We quickly outgrew the small workshop, but our development continued in Bankya - now in our own food production facility." - Svetlomir Kostadinov
The family business is becoming a sweetener manufacturer. The company has 5-6 employees.
Production of SupraVit effervescent vitamins and minerals begins.
Spices that are still present in every Bulgarian household today began to appear.
The first probiotic on the Bulgarian market, at a time when no one in our country had even heard of probiotics.
In Bankya, the in-house production of starter cultures and probiotic strains is launching.
STRAINS • LACTINA
The strains for Lactoflor come from our own production facility, Lactina, in Bankya, where the starter cultures and probiotic strains are produced. There, we work with a specialist who has dedicated their life to the field and previously managed the state dairy company.
QUALITY
"We do not claim to offer a probiotic with proven therapeutic properties on the market. We are conducting many clinical observations. Our goals are for our products to be high in quality and for people to feel the difference before and after using them." - Svetlomir Kostadinov
"We buy only high-quality raw materials from leading European and global manufacturers." - Svetlomir Kostadinov
When developing Kendy Pharma products, the company uses both in-house and external consultants, monitors global trends, and relies on its collaboration with market-leading companies.
MANUFACTURE
"We are now divided into two divisions - one is food, the other is medicines and supplements. Currently, food supplements predominate in Kendy Pharma's portfolio, and we also produce several pharmaceutical products - mainly for export. This is the direction in which we see our future, primarily in foreign markets." - Svetlomir Kostadinov
Picantina - private food production company. Lactina - private company for strains and starter cultures.
Pharmaceutical and food supplement factory, opened in 2005.
They predominate in Kendy Pharma's portfolio
Several products - mainly for export
FOREIGN MARKETS
Between 60-70% of the pharmaceutical division's production is exported. Food products are intended entirely for the Bulgarian market, with the exception of instant drinks, which are still sold abroad. In addition to its own brands, Kendy Pharma also manufactures items for other brands.
KENDY PHARMA IN FIVE WORDS
"Candy" Ltd. is a Bulgarian family company. Lactoflor is its brand.