Fruit and vegetables sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Fruit and vegetables sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fruit and vegetables sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina Catalogue of 35 major exporters Fruit and vegetables sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina Catalogue of 35 major exporters Prepared by: USAID/Sida FARMA Project, Foreign Trade Chamber Commerce of Bosnia and Herzegovina and SIPPO Sarajevo, January 2014 This publication can be accessed via the following link: http://goo.gl/XUMEVW Preparation and development of this publication was supported by: CONTENT - - - - - - Foreword: Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina Fruits and vegetables sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina About USAID/Sida FARMA Project About SIPPO Project Catalogue of producers and processors of fruits and vegetables in Bosnia and Herzegovina Tabular summary PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: AGRISAN, SANSKI MOST JAFFA KOMERC, BLAGAJ AGRODAR, CAZIN KRUŠIK, MODRIČA AGROIMPEX, GRADIŠKA KUĆA PRIRODE, SARAJEVO AGROMERKANTILIJA, VELIKA KLADUŠA LINIJA VOĆA, BRČKO APIMED, SANSKI MOST MAOČANKA, BRČKO BAŠO, VELIKA KLADUŠA MAMEX, BIJELJINA BIOS, VISOKO MREŽA ŽENA, GRADAČAC BRKA, BRČKO PMG VIP, GRADAČAC DARS VOĆE, DERVENTA PLANT, TUZLA ECO-LINE, MOSTAR POPOVO POLJE, TREBINJE EIN NATURAL, SARAJEVO PRIJEDORČANKA, PRIJEDOR EKO BEL, BANJA LUKA UNAPLOD, KOZARSKA DUBICA EXPORT-IMPORT BOJIN, UGLJEVIK VIP KRAJINA, LAKTAŠI FRUTTI FUNGHI, VISOKO VITAMINKA, BANJA LUKA GRAČANKA, GRAČANICA VOĆAR, ZVORNIK HEKO, BUGOJNO VOĆNI RASADNIK, SREBRENIK HEPOK, MOSTAR VRGANJ PROMET, BUŽIM INSIEME, BRATUNAC Dear reader and catalogue user, This publication brings you the information about the fruit and vegetable sector and export oriented companies from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It is to be used as a starting point for potential distributors and buyers to learn more about the main types of fruit and vegetables in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the leading producers and processors. The BiH Foreign Trade Chamber is the association of entrepreneurs throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. One of its activities is to represent its members to potential partners abroad, as well as to provide services of strategic promotion in the foreign markets, which is being done with this catalogue. Sincerely, Ahmet Egrlić, President Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina www.komorabih.ba FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SECTOR IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Production growth to satisfy your orders. Production of fruits and vegetables is one of the most important sectors in agriculture in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the last couple of years, this sector has recorded a large increase in production, especially in the subsector of berry fruits. The increase in production of fruits and vegetables during the last couple of years is a direct result of significant investments across the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina. Competitive prices for competitive products. Total production of fruits and vegetables in 2012 amounted to 150 million KM, out of which 40% was placed in the international markets. From premium quality fruits (plums, apples, pears, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, cherries and forest fruits) and vegetables (potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers), the TOP INTERNATIONAL PICKS are fresh plums, frozen and fresh raspberries, forest fruits, cherries, gherkins, tomatoes and potatoes! Standardized quality to satisfy your buyers. Most of the producers follow the latest trends, as well as technologies used today in this type of production and obtained standards which are required from the EU member states consumers, such as GlobalGAP. Furthermore, this sector can boast of the use of highly sophisticated equipment, especially in the processing of fruits, where individual companies have the most advanced equipment available today. Moving forward in line with the new trends. What is very positive and encouraging is that during the last 3 years there has been an introduction of new cultivars and varieties in primary production across the whole Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as the primocane raspberry, chokeberry, American high-bush blueberry, new strawberry varieties, Kamchatka berries, cherries, etc. The advantage of new varieties and fruit species is reflected in the extension of the season in which the fresh fruits and vegetables are available, and in the fact that with the quality storages most products are available all year around. Bosnia and Herzegovina can also boast about the developed production of fruit planting materials, as well as the vegetable seedlings and largely meets its own needs for expansion of production. The sub sector of berry fruits and tree fruits really stands out here. Some of the local entities are exporting planting materials to the regional countries for the first time, which has not been the case thus far. BEST SELLERS FOR EXPORT MARKETS About USAID/Sida FARMA Project United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Swedish Development Agency (Sida) are partners in a four-year Program of Fostering Agricultural Markets Activity (FARMA). The goal of the project is rapid, sustainable and broad-based economic growth through demand-driven interventions aimed at improved competitiveness of BiH agricultural producers and agribusiness enterprises. The purpose of the Project is to expand environmentally sustainable production, processing and sales of value-added agricultural products. USAID/Sida FARMA activities include: market linkages, access to finance, technical assistance and capacity building, and EU integrations and standards. The project works in three sectors: fruits and vegetables, dairy, medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) and honey. In the fruits and vegetables sector, the organizational support includes introduction of new production technologies and standards in production after harvesting and during processing; introduction of new varieties of berry fruits, and development of market linkages through participation at trade fairs and direct contacts with potential buyers. Formore more information please visit: www.bosniafarma.ba/en For informations please visit: www.bosniafarma.ba ABOUT SIPPO PROJECT Swiss Import Promotion Programme (managed by Switzerland Global Enterprise) Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) works on behalf of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to connect importers in Switzerland and Europe with reliable suppliers in selected partner countries. Through the Swiss Import Promotion Programme SIPPO, importers have access to numerous markets in Africa, Asia, Europe (including Bosnia Herzegovina) and South America. SIPPO’s vast industry expertise and extensive partner network provides importers with access to new market sources. The carefully selected suppliers fulfil Swiss and EU standards and their products are of high quality. Through SIPPO’s matchmaking services at trade fairs, buyer missions or study tours, importers can get in direct touch with potential business partners. For more information please visit: www.s-ge.com Producers Catalogue AGRISAN, SANSKI MOST Our products are of superior quality and are produced using integrated production technology. We have a Global Gap certificate and conduct regular education of our members and cooperants. We are capable of delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to the shelves of the local shopping centers within 1 hour after the harvesting. The offer of fresh fruits and vegetables is seasonal in the period of June-October. Cooperative Agrisan was founded in 2002 in Sanski Most (in the northwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina) and today buysup fruits and vegetables from over 150 agricultural producers. We are engaged in the greenhouse production (peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cantaloupes), production of vegetables in the open, and production of watermelons, cantaloupes and white pumpkins. The cooperative also organizes the cooperative production of cucumbers gherkins and other varieties. The key markets are retail chains supermarkets and restaurants in the close region. In addition to our own and cooperative production we also have an agricultural pharmacy through which our members and cooperants are supplied with the raw materials cooperants, and through which we sell raw materials for agriculture. OPĆA ZEMLJORADNIČKA ZADRUGA AGRISAN, Lolin Sokak bb, 79260 Sanski Most, BiH, t/f: +387 37 689 413, e: [email protected] AGRODAR, CAZIN AgroDar is a specialized agricultural cooperative which has grown out of the famous company POLJO - SEMENTI Ltd. from Cazin. Three key products which are offered for export include raspberries, gherkins and chestnuts. The production of raspberry in the northwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where AgroDar is present, has recorded an enormous growth during the last couple of years, and the cooperative is capable of delivering fresh raspberries to the western Europe market in a very short period of time after harvesting. The same applies to gherkins, which are successfully exported to the satisfied customers in Germany. Our cooperants work according to defined standards, the production is completely controlled, and quality is superb. Apart from cooperative harvesting of raspberries and gherkins, AgroDar also deals with purchase and export of sweet chestnuts (Castanea Sativa). Thanks to its excellent quality, we sell the chestnuts to the European Union market. AGRODAR, Slatinski put bb, 77220 Cazin, BiH, t: +387 37 516 052; f: +387 37 516 050; m: +387 61 165 813 e: [email protected] agroimpex VOĆARSTVO AGROIMPEX, GRADIŠKA The main services of the company include production and sale of fruits. Agroimpex plantations spread over 700 hectares, out of which 350 hectares include various types of fruits (apples, pears, cherries, plums, peaches). The dominant types are apple and pear. These plantations date back to 1959, when company „Plantaze“ was founded within the municipality of Gradiska. The company also owns a nursery, modern cooling capacities (ULO cooling storage with a capacity of 6,000 tons), as well as a modern machine for classification, sorting and calibration of fruits. Young seedlings have hail nets as well as a drop by drop irrigation system. Agroimpex is one of the leading companies across Bosnia and Herzegovina when it comes to the production of apples and pears. The products are distributed to the EU market (primary Scandinavia) and the region, as well as to the domestic market. Products are packaged in a wide range of packaging materials in line with the customers’ requirements, while the quality is confirmed with the GlobalGAP standard. AGROIMPEX DOO, KRALJA ALFONSA XIII BR. 2, 78000 BANJA LUKA, BIH, t/f: +387 51 895 526; +387 51 895 304 e: [email protected], www.agroimpexgroup.net, www.agroimpexgroup.com AGROMERKANTILIJA, VELIKA KLADUŠA Specialized agricultural cooperative Agromerkantilija has in a short period of time grown into one of the largest producers and exporters of cucumbers and berry fruits from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and has achieved outstanding results in the field of cooperative production of cucumbers, raspberries, strawberries and other varieties. Apart from production and purchasing as its primary services, the cooperative pays a great attention to the education of farmers, and continuous adoption and application of new technologies in the agricultural production. We export our products to the European Union countries and the region. AGROMERKANTILIJA, MARJANOVAC BR. 125, 77230 Velika Kladuša, BiH, t/f: +387 37 778 312; +387 37 778 313 e: [email protected], www.agromerkantilija.ba APIMED, SANSKI MOST Apifrucht is a new brand of the company Apimed, under which squeezed fruit juices of high quality are produced. Our offer includes apple, pear, quince and strawberry juices. Apifrucht juices are developed through the technology of grinding and squeezing of fruits, by which natural fruit juices with 100% fruit content are obtained without the addition of water, sugar, preservatives or any other additives. The juice is packaged in a glass packaging of 1 L and 0, 25 L. By pasteurization (heating to 80 degrees Celsius) the duration of the juice is extended to up to 2 years. The juice has a sediment, is rich in pectin and made from fruits that are not chemically treated, and is a 100% organic or bio product. SPZ APIMED, Tomina bb, 79260 Sanski Most, BiH, t/f: +387 37 697 241, m: +387 61 472 692 e: [email protected], www.apimed.ba, www.apifrucht.ba BAŠO, VELIKA KLADUŠA Company Bašo Ltd. was founded in 1997 and its core business is production of cucumbers gherkins on a surface of 65 hectares, as well as production of raspberries and blueberries, while the company is also engaged in the purchasing of wild chestnut berries and wild forest mushrooms. We produce our products in cooperation with our cooperants, to which we provide the most modern technological methods in the cultivation of specific crops. Most of our products are sold in the markets of European Union countries. In terms of the volume and quantity of exported goods we are considered one of the biggest exporters of mentioned products in Bosnia and Herzegovina. BAŠO D.O.O., Todorovo 158, 77230 Velika Kladuša, BiH, t: +387 37 778 278; f: +387 37 778 224; m: +387 61 154 922, E: [email protected], www.baso.ba P.O. VISOKO BIOS, VISOKO Cooperative BIOS from Visoko is engaged in the production and installation of greenhouses, production of seedlings, production and purchasing of fruits and vegetables and purchasing of raw materials for agricultural production. Apart from this, we offer consulting services in the segment of agricultural production. The cooperative has 380 members, and currently 12 full time employees, along with 40 seasonal workers. In the last couple of years BIOS has recorded excellent results and has entered the international market. It already has installed greenhouses in Montenegro, Kosovo and Turkey. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, BIOS has installed greenhouses in over 60 municipalities. It is currently in the process of receiving am international certificate in the segment of quality of production. Apart from greenhouses, BIOS also exports fresh vegetables (potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, beets, parsley) and fruits (plums, pears, apples). BIOS VISOKO, Gornja Vratnica b.b. 71300 Visoko, BiH, t/f: +387 32 746 835; +387 32 746 788, + 387 61 745 113 e: [email protected], [email protected], www.bios.ba The main products of the cooperative include strawberries, sour cherries, cherries, pears, plums and apples. Cooperative has certified the quality of those products intended for export by the GlobalGAP standard. Apart from production of fruits and vegetables, cooperative is also engaged in the purchasing of medicinal plants and other forest fruits, as well as farming and milk production. BRKA ZZ, BRČKO Agricultural cooperative „Brka“ was founded in 2002, based on the rich tradition of cooperatives in this region, which dates back to 1946. The cooperative is present in 11 municipalities in the northeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and one of its main activities includes the production of fresh fruits and vegetables. The strength of this cooperative lies in its 1,300 hardworking cooperants. The cooperative has also registered a cooperative company FARMA COOP Celic Ltd, through which it extended its field of actions to the neighboring municipalities, mainly in the eastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. ZZ BRKA, Brka bb, 76206 Brka, Brčko Distrikt, BiH, t: +387 49 500 234; f: +387 49 500 387, e: [email protected]; www.zzbrka.ba DARS VOĆE, DERVENTA The company Dars Voce Ltd. was founded in 2008 as a family company with 35 hectares of land. We engage in the production of apples in line with the highest standards, crops protected with hail nets, drop by drop irrigation system, weather station and all auxiliary mechanization needed to meet the EU standards. Our cooling chambers enable us to offer first class apples during the entire winter season. Apart from own production, we also buy-up apples and pears from the cooperants. We offer varieties of apple including Idared, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, Braeburn, Fuji, Red Chief and Jonagold, as well as varieties of pear such as Williams and Santa Maria. DARS VOĆE, doo, Kuljenovci bb, 74400 Derventa, BiH, t: +387 66 338 680, f: +387 70 350 801 e: [email protected], www.darsvoce.com ECO-LINE, MOSTAR ECO-LINE Ltd. Mostar was founded in 2008. It deals with the setup of organic production of fruits and vegetables at the land plots of its members across the entire Herzegovina region. The company possesses lines for packaging of fruits and vegetables, cooling storages, and delivery vehicles. A line for production of natural syrups such as syrups from wild rosehip, sage and elderberry was also launched. Special attention is contributed to the protection and promotion of traditional Herzegovina products, such as dried figs, fig jam, fig sweets and cherry sweets. Organic fruits and vegetables are certified by the certification agency BEHABIOCERT, a company which also possesses a HACCP certificate. The implementation of GlobalGAP standard for fruits and vegetables is currently underway, while the implementation of ISO standard is planned by the end of 2014. ECO-LINE DOO, Vrapčići bb, 88000 Mostar, BiH, t/f: + 387 36 558 820; +387 36 558 822 e: [email protected], www.ecoline.ba EIN NATURAL, SARAJEVO EIN Natural Ltd. with its brand “Sok.“ is a company which was founded in 2011. The company deals with the production of highest quality natural juices from squeezed fruits – without preservatives, sugar, aromatic additions and water. Juices are made from fruits which are not chemically treated and which absolutely have no chemical additives. The production is based on the principle of pasteurization, which secures all high value minerals and vitamins in the juice. Main goal of our 100% natural juices is for you to feel the health and nature in just one glass. The fact that our company is third year in a row the supplier for the Clinical Center University of Sarajevo (CCUS) is a confirmation of our healthy and quality product. Our products are also sold in most of the pharmacies across the Bosnia and Herzegovina. Currently our offer includes 5 types of juices: apple, pear, sour cherry, pear-apple and carrot-apple which we sell in glass containers of 1 or 0, 2 L or in Bag in Box packaging of 3 and 5 L. We plan to introduce a new flavor every year. We have covered the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina with our distribution. The company EIN Natural completed the process of certification of HACCP system at the end of 2012. EIN NATURAL D.O.O., Rajlovačka bb, 71000 Sarajevo, BiH, t: +387 33 808 278; f: +387 33 275 019; m: +387 62 342 391 e: [email protected], www.sok.ba EKO BEL, BANJA LUKA Company „EKO-Bel“ Ltd. Laktasi is a family company, founded in 1997 in Banja Luka, and during the last couple of years under the business unit “Agrocentar” in Kozarska Dubica we have been engaged in the production, purchase and processing of agricultural products. Our assortment includes fresh and dried fruits and vegetables, berries, mushrooms and medicinal and aromatic plants products. EKO-Bel Ltd. possesses a modern factory for processing and highly motivated, trained staff which guarantees quality and continuity of production. During the first year of production we became the leaders for export of dried fruits (mainly plums) from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the markets where our products are currently present include the EU, Turkey, Israel, and countries in the region. We possess a “Kosher” certificate, and are currently in the process of certification of organic collection and production of berries, medicinal plants and mushrooms. We are capable of providing products in large packaging, as well their assembling for large chains. For the regional and domestic market we offer a personal brand under the name “ECO Delicato”, while from 2014 our products will carry a regional brand “Sava Garden”. EKO-BEL, D.O.O., Cara Dušana 84, Trn, 78252 Laktaši, BiH, t/f: +387 51 508 555,e: [email protected], www.ekobel.net EXPORT-IMPORT BOJIN, UGLJEVIK Company Export – Import Bojin Ltd. is a family company founded in 1998 with a goal of organizing production, purchase and sale of fresh fruits and vegetables to the international and domestic market. Taking into account the planted plum areas which are located in the immediate environment, the company has primarily focused on creation of conditions for sale and placement of plums and in this regard has signed contracts with its producers. The company is export oriented and we have successfully placed our products to the Russian Federation market thus far, as well as to the EU member states. We possess a modern cooling storage which enables us to offer fresh plums of highest quality from the end of June to the beginning of September. From our plum assortment, Čačak varieties and Stanley stand out. In addition to this, the company engages in the purchase and placement of other fruits (berry and tree fruits) and vegetables. EXPORT-IMPORT BOJIN DOO, Tutnjevac bb, 76330 Ugljevik, BiH t/f: +387 55 799 152; M: +387 65 584 094., e: [email protected] export-import “Frutti-Funghi” d.o.o. Visoko FRUTTI FUNGHI, VISOKO Company Frutti Funghi Ltd Visoko engages in the collection, purchase and sale of forest fruits and berry fruits from 1996. As far as berry fruits (raspberry, blackberry, blueberry and strawberry) are concerned, Frutti Funghi works with both forest fruits and cultivated fruits. The company also has a personal plantation of American high bush blueberries with a surface of 4 hectares. It has recently begun with the production of planting materials for berry fruits. Its key market is Western Europe (Italy, Austria, Germany and Slovenia). Modern equipment, installed capacities and current successes in export make us an indispensable partner for berry fruits and forest fruits from Bosnia and Herzegovina. FRUTTI FUNGHI DOO, Podvinci 37, 71300 Visoko, BiH, t/f: +387 32 743 447; M: +387 61 189 694 e: [email protected], www.frutti-funghi.com GRAČANKA ZZ, GRAČANICA Agricultural Cooperative “Gračanka” was founded in 1954, and among other things the cooperative engages in the production of fruits and vegetables. Key varieties of vegetables are gherkins, carrots, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers and onions, while key varieties of fruits are plums, sour cherries, pears and apples. Agricultural Cooperative “Gračanka” produces and places over 1,500 tons of fruits and vegetables annually. Production of fruits and vegetables is based on the new, quality varieties, while the cooperative continuously organizes professional lectures and seminars for its producers. Gračanka has 20 employees, out of which 6 are agricultural engineers and 9 are agricultural technicians. The cooperative has 203 members and 600 cooperants in the production of fruits and vegetables. The quality of products is ensured through the GlobalGAP, ISO and HACCP standards. GRAČANKA ZZ, Alije Izetbegovića br.17, 75320 Gračanica, BiH, T: +387 35 703 277; e: [email protected] www.gracanka.ba HEKO/H&H FRUIT, BUGOJNO Company Heko Ltd. was founded in 1995 in Bugojno, and engages in the production of high quality planting materials as well as purchase, processing, storing and sale of berry fruits (cultivated and forest fruits), mushrooms and plants. We successfully distribute our products to the EU countries’ markets as well as the CEFTA member states. For the entire assortment of produced planting materials we have certificates of origin, quality, purity and authenticity as well as the health safety certificates issued by the relevant government institutions, while the GlobalGAP system has been implemented for the entire process. HEKO DOO, Sultan Ahmedova 77, 70 230 Bugojno, BiH, t: +387 30 252 420; +387 30 254 240; f: +387 30 256 783; +387 30 257 768, e: [email protected]; [email protected]; www.heko.ba We possess OK organic certificate for all purchased forest fruits, while the HACCP and ISO 22000 quality systems have been implemented for food safety. Company possesses modern equipment from the infrastructure and storage capacities to the numerous machines for processing of berry fruits which is why we are one of the biggest exporters of fresh, frozen and dried berry fruits (organic and cultivated), forest mushrooms and plants. For more details please contact us and visit our website. HEPOK, MOSTAR Company Hepok-Mostar operates as a conglomerate which in its composition contains a factory for processing of fruits, production of juices, syrups, jams, pickled products, factory for processing of grapes and wine, distillery and agricultural production. The company is focused on the highest quality of its products, for which it possesses the relevant certificates (HACCP, Halal and ISO 9001:2008). The production of fruits juices and nectars Sole Mio today represents the largest part of production, while besides the juices Hepok also produces five different flavors of marmalades and two flavors of jams. All products are derived primarily from domestic fruits and are processed using the most modern technology. Puree and concentrates are produced from the fresh fruits and later used in the production of natural juices and marmalades. Hepok Mostar is a proud owner of the vineyard where during the previous period 550 hectares of land were cultivated. Assortment of the vineyard consists of indigenous varieties Blatina and Žilavka, as well as additional varieties: Kabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Rizling, Smederevka, unavoidable Vranac and Merlot. Hepok also has a significant production of wine and alcoholic beverages. HEPOK - Mostar d.d., Bišće polje bb, 88000 Mostar, BiH, t: +387 36 281 125; f: +387 36 281 126 e: [email protected], www.hepok-mostar.ba INSIEME ZZ, BRATUNAC Agricultural Cooperative Insieme from Bratunac engages in the production, purchase and processing of berry fruits. The key products include jams and juices from blueberry, raspberry, blackberry and forest fruits, while the company’s assortment also includes organic and sugar-free products. More than 500 family members from around Bratunac and Srebrenica are involved in the cooperative. Currently all of the produced juices and jams are exported to the Italian market, while the frozen berry fruits are exported to Germany, Netherlands, Austria and France. ZZ INSIEME, Ulica S. Save bb, 75240 Bratunac, BiH, t/f: +387 56 410 013, Skype: cooperativainsieme e: [email protected], www.coop-insieme.com JAFFA KOMERC, BLAGAJ Company Jaffa- Komerc Ltd. was founded in 1990 and specializes in the production of early fruits and vegetables. The company is located in Herzegovina, close to Mostar which has a Mediterranean climate. The key products are of the highest quality and include cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples and stone grapes. The company possesses a GlobalGAP certificate. Apart from modern fruits plantations, the company has its own fruit nursery as well as cooling capacities for storage of fresh fruits and vegetables. We also possess modern equipment for sorting and calibration of products. The biggest part of the vegetables production is conducted within greenhouses, and we are capable of offering early in the market green beans, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. We export our products successfully to the European Union countries, Russian Federation and regional countries, as well as place them in the domestic market. JAFFA KOMERC DOO, Blagaj bb, 88201 Mostar, BiH, t/f: +387 36 572 333, m : +387 61 271 521 e: [email protected], www.jaffakomerc.com KRUŠIK, MODRIČA Company Krušik Ltd. engages in the production and processing of fruits near Modrica, in the northern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Modern and traditional varieties of pears, plums and apples are produced, while besides the drier and modern ULO cooling storage, the company also possesses a distillery which enables it to offer dried fruits, apple chips, and fruit distillates and brandy. The orchards were developed in line with the highest standards, drop by drop irrigation system and drainage were implemented, and the entire area is covered with hail nets. KRUŠIK DOO, D. Skugrić bb, Modriča, BiH, T: +387 53 877 022; F: +387 53 877 021 E: [email protected] www.krusik.igmin-group.com KUĆA PRIRODE, SARAJEVO Kuća prirode Ltd. engages in the production of fruits juices, which it sells under two brands: Car prirode (distribution through the pharmacies) and AS (distribution through supermarkets). Car prirode and AS are fruit juices of specially selected types and varieties of fruits from domestic orchards. They are produced through squeezing of a healthy, mature fruits without the addition of concentrates, preservatives, sugar, saccharin and water, after which pasteurization is conducted in order to preserve all of the nutrients and medicinal features. Special recipes and our selection of the varieties of fruits give a unique and unforgettable flavor to our juices, and awaken a desire to drink another glass. The juices have beneficial healing features and are recommended for children and pregnant women, as well as for all people who care about their health. Our assortment of products includes over 20 types of juices which can be found throughout the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina. KUĆA PRIRODE DOO, Magistrala 14 (Plandište), 71210 Ilidža, BiH, t: +387 33 622 056; f: +387 33 637 737; m: +387 61 131 564, E: [email protected], www.kucaprirode.ba LINIJA VOĆA, BRČKO Company “Linija voća Ltd.” was founded in 2001 and is located in Brčko in the northeastern part of Bosnia. The company is oriented towards plantation cultivation of fruits (apples, pears, plums, sour cherries), and also engages in crop production and cattle breeding. Largest part of our production capacities is allocated to the production of apples and pears. Apart from modern orchards, our company is equipped with modern cooling systems which allow us to store fresh fruits. The company currently distributes products only to the domestic market, but intends to start exporting. LINIJA VOĆA DOO, Miroslava Krleže 6, 76120 Brčko, BiH, t/f: +387 49 213 031; e: [email protected] MAOČANKACOMMERCE, BRČKO Company Maočanka – Commerce Ltd. was founded in 1991 in a place called Maoča near Brčko, at the foot of the fruit growing region Majevica (northeast Bosnia and Herzegovina). The company is export oriented and purchases products form over 200 large producers. Since 2007, we are certified in EUREPGAP (GlobalGAP). MAOČANKA-COMMERCE DOO, Maoča bb, 76208 Maoča, Brčko distrikt BiH t: +387 49 520 780; f: +387 49 520 781, e: [email protected], www.maocanka.com The production program includes fresh fruits (namely fresh Bosnian plum varieties such as Stanley, Čačak varieties and Požegača), fruits pulped in alcohol (cherry and wild cherry), fruit distillates (plums, apples, pears, apricots and others), as well as medicinal and aromatic plants. During the last 18 years, the company has become one of the leading exporters of fresh Bosnian plums and quality products of domestic medicinal plants to the European Union and regional market. The company has a highly successful cooperation with the fruit supermarkets in Germany, Slovenia and Austria. MAMEX, BIJELJINA Mamex Ltd. Bijeljina is a company which is unique in Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of its applied technology and methods for production of vegetables in protected areas. The company has 3 hectares of greenhouse space for production of vegetables all year around, out of which 1 hectare has a modern heating system. The company produces seedlings in a smaller area with underground heating for its own needs (capacity of 350,000 plants). Mamex Ltd. has produced fresh vegetables in its production facilities for a number of years, namely cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes during the summer period, and lettuce during the fall and winter in the greenhouses. All production is intended for the well-known supermarket chain in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to production, Mamex also engages in buying, packaging and distribution of fresh vegetables to the neighboring countries, as well as to the European Union countries. Company has a cooling storage with 1,000 tons in capacity for these purposes, as well as complete equipment for the preservation and storage of fruits and vegetables. MAMEX DOO, Golo brdo 24, 76300 Bijeljina, BiH, t/f: +387 55 379 280, e: [email protected] MREŽA ŽENA, GRADAČAC The Women’s Association “Big Heart Women’s Network in Bosnia and Herzegovina” is a nongovernmental organization from Gradačac which operates since 2006. The work of the association is aimed towards economic strengthening of women, within which production and processing of organic products from fruits and vegetables was initiated. We offer all kinds of plum sweets and jams, with and without sugar and spices (vanilla, cinnamon, etc.), apple and pear jams (made from preserved fruits) without sugar additives and preservatives. Apart from this we also process other types of fruits such as: cherries, wild cherries, apricots and peaches, as well as all forest and self-grown plants. Rose petals preserve is the highlight of this assortment. Besides placement of products to the domestic market, we are also proud of our export to Australia and Germany. We have an organic certificate (BeHaBIOCert) for the apple jam and pumpkin sweets. The advantage of our products compared to others is the controlled production without the use of chemical materials. Our products are intended for hospitals, kindergartens, schools and hotels, as we for all fans of healthy food. UDRUŽENJE ŽENA “MREŽA ŽENA VELIKO SRCE U BIH”, Hadžiefendijina bb, Gradačac, BiH, t: +387 35 821 006; f: +387 35 821 005; m: +387 63 985 141, +387 61 747 385, e: [email protected], [email protected] PMG VIP, GRADAČAC PMG VIP is a production –marketing cooperative from the southeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina which works in the fruits and vegetables sector. From the wide assortment of fruits and vegetables with which we work, we proudly recommend our fresh plums of excellent quality from our EXW storage. We are large exporters of plums to the European and world markets, and in our offer we have July and August varieties such as several Čačak varieties, Stanley, California, etc. In addition to this, our cooperative offers fresh apples and pears, and our portfolio of products is rounded off with processed vacuumed sweet corn. PMG-VIP possesses an integrated system for quality and safety of products in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and HACCP-u, as well as a GlobalGAP standard. PMG-VIP GRADAČAC, VI bataljona bb, 76250 Gradačac, BiH, t: +387 35 821 445; f: +387 35 821 446; m: +387 62 336 015. e: [email protected] PLANT, TUZLA Company Plant was founded in 2006 in Tuzla in the northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. It engages in the production of planting materials for fruits and vegetables, production of fresh vegetables and crop production. It is the only company in Bosnia and Herzegovina which produces planting materials for strawberries such as FRIGO, Tray plant and Waiting bed. Stem plants are contained in protected structures, while the complete process of production of seedlings is conducted in protected structures (greenhouses). Annual production amounts to around 1,000,000 seedlings. PLANT DOO, Bukinje bb, 75000 Tuzla, BiH , t: +387 35 288 166; f: +387 35 288 186; e: [email protected]; www.plant.ba Production of vegetable seedlings takes place in greenhouses in a total area of 7.000 m2. Plant Ltd. also produced grafted vegetable seedlings. F1 hybrids of renowned seedling production companies are dominant in the production. Key products are tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, cabbages, water melons and cantaloupes seedlings. Annual production amounts to around 2,000,000 seedlings. POPOVO POLJE, TREBINJE Popovo Polje A.D. is a company founded back in 1977 and represents the leading agricultural company in the region. Its key products include apples, cherries and grapes, which have found their way to a very challenging EU (Netherlands) market, as well as to the market of Montenegro and local market. Production is in compliance with the latest international standards, and our main business characteristic is top quality of products, which was recently confirmed by the GlobalGAP standard. The satisfaction of our customers and buyers represents our policy of quality. The fruits are sorted and packaged in modern packaging stations which provide a complete process of classification according to size, weight and quality. Our products are placed under the brand “Volim Voće” (I Love Fruit), and all products of Popovo Polje A.D. are easy to recognize due to the unique packaging that bears the logo of our brand. Depending on the needs of our customers, we offer different types of packaging. POPOVO POLJE AD, Republike Srpske 37, 89101 Trebinje, BiH, t: +387 59 273 590; f: +387 59 223 908 e: [email protected], www.popovopolje.com PRIJEDORČANKA, PRIJEDOR Prijedorčanka AD, Prijedor produces high quality fruit distillates and brandies, concentrated fruits and vegetables juices, aseptic puree, frozen and dried fruits, vegetables and forest plants with maximum respect to the needs of our customers. Knowledge, years of experience, teamwork, dedication to the company, modern technology and quality raw materials form the basis of our well-known brand. Customers’ health, satisfaction of customers, vendors, employees and other stakeholders is our long term commitment, which guarantees us a leading position in the market. PRIJEDORČANKA AD, Brezičani bb, 79000 Prijedor, BiH, t: +387 52 339 959; f: +387 52 339 957 e: [email protected], www.prijedorcanka.com, www.gazdina.org Among our most famous products is the Gazdina brandy, while our range of products includes: • Concentrated fruit juices (apple, wild cherry, blueberry, blackberry, plum, raspberry) • Distillates (apple, plum, pear, pear brandy, wild cherry, raspberry, quince, dogwood, juniper, elderberry, apricot) • Gazdina fruit brandies (pear brandy, plum brandy, dogwood, raspberry, quince, apricot, juniper, elderberry) • Dried plum • Deep frozen fruits (raspberry, blackberry, wild cherry, plum, blueberry, strawberry) UNAPLOD, KOZARSKA DUBICA The company Unaplod A.D. engages in the cultivation, purchase and storage of fresh apples and pears from 2006. The company is located in Kozarska Dubica, a small city at the foot of the mountain Kozara, in the northwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unaplod has for years now been cooperating with a large number of apple producers (over 150 cooperants), from which each fall it purchases a couple of thousands of tons of apples and pears. The company has also in 2008 started with the project of cultivating its own fruit plantations. UNAPLOD A.D., Majora Milana Tepića 109, 79240 Kozarska Dubica, BiH t: +387 52 422 900; f: +387 52 422 910, e: [email protected], www.unaplod.com Currently, there is 120 hectares of intensive apples and pears plantations in line with the latest standards in the world of fruit production, which among other things include a “drop by drop” irrigation system. The goal of the project is to plant a total of 300 hectares of apples and pears in the near future. The company has a cooling storage with 9.000 tons in capacity. The storage uses the modern ULO (Ultra Low Oxygen) technology, which enables us to offer high quality and fresh fruits during the entire year. Whether you want a first or second class apple, less or more colored, in wooden or cardboard packaging, our sorting line will help us meet all of your wishes and needs. VIP KRAJINA, LAKTAŠI Agricultural Cooperative VIP Krajina was founded in 2009 in Laktaši. The activities of the cooperative include production, purchase, packaging and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. The cooperative was formed as a result of a need to provide agricultural producers a complete service and support in packaging, distribution, marketing and sale of agricultural products. We cooperate with around 200 cooperants from which we buy fresh fruits and vegetables and sell them to supermarket chains and wholesalers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as to the markets in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Austria. The implementation of HACCP and ISO 9001/2008 standards is currently underway, and we have also planned the implementation of GlobalGAP standard for fruits and vegetables. Our most represented products which are available to customers all year around are: potatoes, onions, cabbage, apples and pears, while we offer many other types of fruits and vegetables from our rich domestic assortment of products. POLJOPRIVREDNA ZADRUGA VIP KRAJINA P.O., Mahovljani bb, Laktaši, BiH, t: +387 51 533 487; f: +387 51 533 488. e: [email protected]; www.vipkrajina.com VITAMINKA, BANJA LUKA Vitaminka has a rich experience in the processing of fruits and vegetables and provides a guarantee of superior quality of its products. Annually we buy tens of thousands of tons of fruits and vegetables, which makes us one of the largest processors of fruits and vegetables in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our assortment of products is divided into three groups: fruit program (jams and marmalades), vegetable program (pickled vegetables, ajvar - red pepper relish) and juice program (fruit juices and syrups). We are proud that we were able to produce products from the combination of old recipes and modern production processes which together have a century long tradition and experience of our ancestors as well as the characteristics of the Vitaminka brand of quality for over 60 years. Our experts combine the secrets of the old masters with the newly acquired knowledge, choose the best fruits and vegetables, use the best spices and enable you to not only eat the food but first and foremost enjoy the food that you are eating. VITAMINKA A.D., Braće Pišteljić 22, 78000 Banja Luka, BiH, t: +387 51 334 000; f: +387 51 334 059 e: [email protected], www.vitaminka-kreis.com VOĆAR ZZ, ZVORNIK Agricultural Cooperative Voćar was registered in 2002 in a place called Glumina next to Zvornik, in the eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. It engages in the organized production of fruits and vegetables with a focus on the production of cucumbers gherkins and peppers. The cooperative currently has around 1,300 members from the 20 municipalities of northeastern and central Bosnia and Herzegovina. ZZ VOĆAR, Glumina bb, 75404 Zvornik, BiH, t: +387 56 318 150; f: +387 56 318 154; m: +387 65 402 803., e: [email protected] Thanks to the organized production of large quantities and significant cooling capacities, AC Voćar has been selling and placing its products for many years to the EU market for the needs of the industry. Since 2011, the cooperative possesses a GlobalGAP certificate. Recently, the cooperative in its range of products has final products under the brand of its legal subject “Voćar Promet Kalesija Ltd.” which stemmed from AC Voćar. There is a possibility of arranging production of final products under a private label for international markets. VOĆNI RASADNIK, SREBRENIK Company “Voćni Rasadnik” engages in the production and sale of fruit seedlings, flowers and ornamentals in Spionica next to Srebrenik, which is in the northeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The production began in 1997, while the company has been operating as a separate entity since 1994. The nursery has around 50 hectares of land and a capacity to produce 500,000 seedlings per year. It is well equipped with mechanization for land cultivation, protection of plants, system for irrigation as well as machines and equipment for storage and distribution of planting materials. The company also has a modern and well-equipped laboratory for the production of seedlings via the in vitro technique, by which the pathogens are removed from the products of healthy seedlings. Apart from nursery production, the company offers fresh plums in the market, including Čačak varieties and Stanley in the amount of approximately 1,500 tons. In 2012 “Voćni rasadnik Ltd” Srebrenik launched the start of operations of its new business facility composed of modern cooling storage for purchase, storage and keeping of fresh fruits and vegetables plants with a capacity of approximately 700 tons, out of which two are ULO chambers of 400 tons in capacity. VOĆNI RASADNIK D.O.O., Magistralni put bb, 75350 Špionica, BiH, t: +387 35 369 789; f: +387 35 369 785 e: [email protected], www.vocnirasadnik.com.ba VRGANJ PROMET, BUŽIM Company “Vrganj Promet Ltd.” was founded in 1997 in Bužim, in the far northwest part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It deals in the purchase and processing of wild forest and cultivated berry fruits, forest mushrooms and chestnuts. The company is one of the leading exporters of fresh raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries to the European Union market. It possesses a GlobalGAP certificate for the fruit plantations. Fresh raspberry is offered to customers during the period of five months, while the frozen raspberry is offered all year around. Packaging of products is accustomed to the needs of the customers. Apart from the raspberries, we can package and sell the other types of fruits from our assortment in accordance to the buyers’ needs. VRGANJ PROMET DOO, Konjodor bb, 77245 Bužim, BiH. , t: +387 61 197 769; f: +387 37 419 065 e: [email protected] www.vrganj.com X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Voćar X X X X X X Vitaminka X X X X VIP Krajina X X X X Vrganj promet X X X X X X X X Unaplod Mreža žena Mamex Maočanka-Commerce X X X X X Voćni rasadnik X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Linija voća X X X X X Kuća prirode X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Krušik X Jaffa Komerc X X X X Prijedorčanka X Popovo polje X X X X Heko / H&H Fruit Fru Funghi X Gračanka Export-Import Bojin X Plant X X PMG VIP X X X X X X X X Insieme X X X X X X X X X X X Hepok X X X X Eko Bel / Eco Delicato X X X X X X X EIN Natural X X X X Eco Line X X X Dars voće X X X X X X X X X X Brka X X Bios X X Bašo X X X X X X Apimed / Apifrucht X Agromerkanlija X X Agroimpex AgroDar Fruit Apple Pear Plum Cherry Berry fruit Other fruit Processed fruit Vegetables Gherkins Potato Pepper Tomato Carrot Salad Other vegetables Processed veg. Forest fruit Other Agrisan Tabular summary X X X X X X X X X The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development, the United States Government, the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden or Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.