In 2025, the Aqbidai bakery of Bars Group IE was opened in the Akmola region under the leadership of director Zhaskanat Kozhykov. The business started with a team of 4 employees and an ambitious goal—not only to produce bread, but also to create a wide range of high-quality flour products and semi-finished goods accessible to residents of the region. The total investment amounted to about 200 million tenge, including the construction of the production facility and the purchase of equipment. The decision to launch production was based on more than a decade of experience in baking—now the team has decided to develop new directions and expand its ассортимент in a new city.

“We started with a small team, but with a great desire to create products that people love,” says Zhaskanat Kozhykov.

The main feature of Aqbidai is the use of fresh ingredients and high-quality flour, which ensures excellent taste and freshness of bread and confectionery products.

The ассортимент includes:
• bread, rye bread, loaves;
• semi-finished products: manti, dumplings, samsa, pancakes, chebureki, vareniki.

The products can be purchased online and in some stores in the city of Astana.

In the first three months of operation, the team expanded to 8–9 employees, and production reached 2,000 loaves per day with a total capacity of up to 8,000 loaves per day. The main challenge at the start—lack of familiarity with the city—was successfully overcome, and the team entered a new market.

In September 2025, Bars Group IE received support from the Damu Fund under the “Orleu” concessional lending program through JSC Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, with a final interest rate of 12.6% for the borrower. The funds were used to purchase equipment. “Thanks to the Fund’s support, we were able to accelerate the launch and acquire modern equipment for stable production,” the director notes.

The team’s motivation is simple: “To do everything with heart and faith in the Almighty.” This principle is reflected in every product—from bread to semi-finished goods.

In the next 1–2 years, Bars Group IE plans to open an offline retail outlet so that its products become even closer to customers.

Inspiration for entrepreneurs: “If you are passionate about your business, everything will work out,” shares Zhaskanat Kozhykov.

Address: Akmola region, Kosshy
Contacts: +7 775 97 03 777
Instagram: @Aqbidai.astana