essential bosnia & herzegovina

2013

Catalogue

Essential Bosnia & Herzegovina

Medicinal & Aromatic Plants | Mushrooms | Forest Fruits

Prepared by:

Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina

USAID/Sida FARMA

Circulation: 1500

Sarajevo, January 2013

Link for download: http://www.bosniafarma.ba/en/documents/catalogue/

Preparation and printing of this publication has been supported by:

CatalogueMedicinal & Aromatic Plants | Mushrooms | Forest Fruits

- FOREWORD: FOREIGN TRADE CHAMBER OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

- ABOUT THE USAID/Sida FARMA PROJECT

- BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – GENERAL INFO

- BH MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS

- PRODUCERS’ CATALOGUE

- ANĐELIĆ, TREBINJE

- APOTEKE MATIJA, MOSTAR

- AROME, MOSTAR

- ASSOCIATION BRUSNICA, KONJIC

- BIO BRAND, JABLANICA

- BIONATURA, BREZA

- CYDONIA, GRAČANICA

- EDEN AROMA, KLADANJ

- ELMAR AROMA CARE, BILEĆA

- ELMAR, TREBINJE

- FAVEDA, SARAJEVO

- HALILOVIĆ, ILIJAŠ

- HEKO, BUGOJNO

- INSIEME, BRATUNAC

- LAMARUŽ, GRUDE

- LJEKOBILJE, TREBINJE

- NEVEN, RUDO

- OPZ AGROFARM, ŽEPČE

- PRIRODNO BILJE, BANJA LUKA

- ROING, LJUBUŠKI

- SMRČAK, ZVORNIK

- ŠUMSKI PLOD, PROZOR-RAMA

- VEXTRA, MOSTAR

- WOMEN ASSOCIATION PODRINJE 1, SKELANI

- ZZ TERRAPRIM, KAKANJ

PRODUCERS’ CATALOGUE INCLUDES INFO ON:CONTENT:

Dear reader and catalogue user,

The Catalogue of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Forest Fruits and Mushrooms was prepared for you by BiH Foreign Trade Chamber (FTC) in cooperation with USAID/Sida FARMA project.

BiH Foreign Trade Chamber is the association of entrepreneurs from all of Bosnia and Herzegovina. One of its activities is the representation of its members to potential partners abroad including providing services of strategic promotion in foreign markets.

Companies involved in the production, collection and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants, forest fruits and mushrooms are active within the FTC Association of Agriculture and Food Processing Industries. A preponderance of these companies are export oriented.

The volume of exports of medicinal and aromatic plants, forest fruits and mushrooms from Bosnia and Herzegovina is greater than for other countries of the region and is growing. These FTC associated companies are dynamic, growing, and interested in expanding their international business linkages.

The Catalogue of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Forest Fruits and Mushrooms will enable potential business partners to find information about companies that are well established as well as for companies that are new to exports.It is our hope that this catalogue will promote your interest for developing a cooperation with BH entrepreneurs.

PRESIDENT Ph.D Bruno Bojić

About the USAID/Sida FARMA Project

Since 2009 the United States Agency for

International Development (USAID) and Swedish

Development Agency (Sida) have been 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 improving

the 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 recognizes the potential

of the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs)

sector, as a sector that greatly contributes to the

development of the local and national economy

of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

Even today, despite the existance of advanced

agricultural systems, the collection of MAPs is

a significant economic activity in rural areas of

BiH.

It is believed that in Bosnia and Herzegovina

there are over 700 varieties of MAPs, out

of which 200 are harvested for commercial

purposes. The sector includes more than

50 companies operating in the business of

production and processing of MAPs, forest

fruits and mushrooms. Between 1,500 and

9,000 tons of different MAPs, forest fruits and

mushrooms are collected annually, which are

mainly dried or distilled for export. With USAID/

Sida FARMA’s assistance the production of final

products for export is increasing. Medicinal and

aromatic plants, forest fruits and mushrooms

are among the few BiH agricultural products that

have a positive trade balance.

As an alternative to the wild collection, USAID/

Sida FARMA supports a growing interest in the

cultivation rather than wild collection of MAPs.

This is the result of the demand of the MAPs

based processing industry, and the need for a

larger and more steady supply of high quality

raw materials. An additional benefit is that the

controlled cultivation of MAPs reduces the

unsustainable collection of wild plants which

might otherwise become endangered. For that

reason, the USAID/Sida FARMA project has

organized a number of activities to promote the

cultivation of MAPs.

The USAID/Sida FARMA project supports

processors to advance their production

processes and technologies, in order to

become competitive in the domestic and

international markets. The project’s support for

producing this catalogue is to help interested

buyers identify potential BiH business partners

in the MAP sector.

For more informations please visit: www.bosniafarma.ba

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Official Name: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH)

Political system: Parliamentary democracy with a bicameral parliament; BH is composed of

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), Republika Srpska (RS) and Brčko District

Area: 51,209 km2

Population: 3.8 million (estimate)

Geographical location: Bosnia and Herzegovina is located on the Balkan Peninsula,

bordering Croatia (932 km) on the north and west, Serbia (312 km) and Montenegro (215 km)

to the east and the Adriatic Sea in the south of the country.

Official languages in BH: Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian

Religions in BH: Islam, Orthodox Christianity and Catholicism

Major cities: Sarajevo (the capital), Banja Luka, Mostar and Tuzla

Currency: Convertible Mark (BAM)

Exchange rates: 1 EUR = 1.95583 BAM

Gross National Product (2011): 13.02 billion Euros

Internet domain: .ba

Area code: + 387

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has long tradition as well as experienced and skilled workforce in

collecting and cultivating medicinal and aromatic herbs, wild berries and mushrooms. The

biodiversity of medicinal and aromatic plants and mushrooms in the area of Bosnia and

Herzegovina is very rich, thanks to the favourable geographic position, climate and varying

geological and pedological conditions, vast surfaces of pastures, medical flora and different

kind of forests, lakes and rivers.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina medicinal and aromatic plants have the potential to substantially

contribute to the national and local economy. Bosnia and Herzegovina has over 700 species

of medicinal and aromatic plants out of which around 200 are exploited. Diversity of climate

and vegetation, clean environment and tradition are good preconditions for the production of

high quality raw materials, essential oils and different herbal products.

Given the diverse climate and topography of the country, there are ideal conditions for the

production of chamomile, mint, balm, lavender, immortelle, sage etc.

BH MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS

Bosnia and Herzegovina is equidistant from the Equator and the Pole, thus the climate is not

dominated by a single type of weather. It can be divided into three climatic regions with more

or less sharp boundaries or moderate transition zones:

• Northern region

• Hilly mountain region

• Southern region

The climate is predominantly moderate continental, particularly characteristic for Central

Bosnia and Herzegovina, while northern part of the country has predominantly continental

climate. South of the country has Sub-Mediterranean climate, characterized by long summers

and short, mild winters, with more than 200 sunny days and 1400 l/m2 of precipitation per

year.

Sufficient amounts of water, surface available for agricultural activities and a large number of

sunny days a year make the southern part of BH an ideal place for growth and cultivation of

mediterranean plants.

Mountainous and continental climate dominates the central and northern part of BH. This

offers ideal conditions for the growth of forest fruits, mushrooms and different medicinal and

aromatic herbs. On the north of the country there is a typical continental climate.

BH MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS

Producers’ Catalogue

ANĐELIĆ, TREBINJEAnđelić, was founded in 1996, and is engaged in purchase and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants

and spices, with focus on the production of essential oils. Raw material is collected by collectors throughout

BiH. The processing facility is located in Trebinje, which is in the south-east of BiH. Products placement is

directed towards Western Europe, North America and Australia markets.

ANĐELIĆ, Trebinjskih brigada 10, 89101 Trebinje, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: + 387 59 260 647 m:+ 387 65 688 356, [email protected]

The Company possesses HACCP and ISO

9001:2008 certificates, as well as certificates

for organic production issued by Organska

Kontrola (BiH) and Krav (Sweden). All products

conform to the EU regulation 834/2007. The

Company also possesses NOP certificate

for the US market, as well as Bio Suisse

certificate for the Swiss market. Anđelić is recording continuous growth and development of export business, thanks to good quality raw

material of organic origin.

The product assortment, emphasizes essential oils made from Sage (Salvia officinalis), Immortelle

(Helichrysum italicum), Savory (Satureja montana) and Juniper (Juniperus communis), as well as spices,

such as Sage (Salvia officinalis), Laurel Bey (Laurus nobilis) and Savory (Satureja montana). Andjelic also

produces ingredients for organic forest fruits teas: European Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris), Rosehip (Rosa

canina), and Blueberry (Vaccínium myrtíllus).

APOTEKE MATIJA, MOSTARApoteke Matija was founded in 1971 and is engaged in the processing of medicinal and aromatic plants.

Apoteke has over 40 years of experience in this area, focusing on the quality of the products. This is

confirmed by numerous certificates and acknowledgements won at fairs throughout BiH and in Croatia.

Apoteke’s herbal products are intended to everyone over 2 years of age.

Some of the key products are Matijasin – honeys with herbal juices for a range of ailments, but also herbal

tinctures, herbal teas, creams, ointments, milled roots, medicinal wine and herbal brandy. Apoteke’s herbal

remedies can be found in the markets of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.

MATIJA, Cim - Smrčenjaci bb, 88000 Mostar, t: + 387 36 341 376, +387 36 341 377, [email protected], www.apotekamatija.ba

www.matija-milenkopaunovski.com

ContactZainteresovani smo za kontakte i saradnju sa kom-

panijama koje žele naše proizvode direktno ili preko

ovlaštenih predstavnika. Spremni smo odgovoriti na

sve zahtjeve vezane za preradu i kvalitet proizvoda, u

skladu sa potrebama kupaca.

SMRČAK D.O.O.Karakaj bb, 75400 Zvornik

p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685

[email protected], http://www.smrcak.com

AROME, MOSTAR

The company Arome was founded in 2009, and is engaged in the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. Arome grows organic Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) on 50 hectares, and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) on 2 hectares. The company also produces essential oils.

Arome has an IMO certificate for organic cultivation and processing of essential oils of lavender and rosemary. Arome’s essential oils are intended for the cosmetics industry and perfumes. Arome’s emphasis is organic production, high quality and significant quantities.

Arome’s lavender essential oil is characterized by a high percentage of linalyacetat and linalol, with small percentage of camphor. The oil has a deep, gentle scent, which makes it excellent for cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Besides its medicinal properties, Arome’s rosemary essential oil can be used in the cosmetic industry.

AROME, Rodoč - Put za Aluminijski kombinat bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: +387 36 352 621, [email protected], www.arome.ba







p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685


ASSOCIATION BRUSNICA, KONJIC The Association of citizens for sustainable collection and production of medicinal and aromatic plants and forest fruits „Brusnica“, was founded in 2009 in Konjic. The Association has around 50 active members.

Educations on sustainable collection and cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants are regularly organized for the members. Main goal of this Association is protection of most endangered plants, and these are blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and cranberry (Vaccinium vitis idaea). The Association is strives to protect these plants, as these could become the brand name of the Association and of the region the Association is active.

UDRUŽENJE BRUSNICA, Varda bb, 88400 Konjic, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: +387 36 735 041, m: +387 61 175 868

[email protected], www.poljoprivredakonjic.ba

In order to provide good quality and to certify products accrding to the European standards, it is a must to organize education of wider population that is involved in exploitation, production and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants. Our goal is to find rational solutions in organizing and gathering population in the Association to get joint approach for the cultivation of secondary non-wood forest products.

The Association „Brusnica“ is the member of the Union of Agricultural Associations of Konjic, of the Union of organic producers Organsko FBiH, and the member of the Agromap NETWORK.

The Association cooperates with a number of nongovernmental organization, such as LINK Mostar, REDAH, UPIP Žepče and many others that are active in the Federation of BiH.

MEMBER OF:

The product is intended for preventive use for all ages, and especially for those with cardiovascular problems.

Bio Brand believes it is more efficient and effective than similar products (based on Omega 3) in the market, as

its base is crabapple (Malus sylvestris).

Bio Brand implements integrated quality management systems, food safety and environmental protection,

and has ISO 9001:2008, HACCP and ISO 14001:2004 certificates. Bio Brand is in the process of organic

certification with Organska Kontrola (OK).

BIO BRAND, JABLANICABio Brand, from Jablanica is a private

company, founded in 2005. Its main

activities are the production of healthy food

and drinks, food additives and dietetic

products.

Cardio fit + C is the main product. It is

produced from domestic raw materials, in

a natural way, by the mixing of apple cider

vinegar and Crabapple (Malus sylvestris)

concentrate, enriched with medicinal plants

and C vitamin. Cardio fit + C is a natural

nutrition additive or supplement that was

launched in the market in 2012.

BIOBRAND, Šljunkara bb, 88420 Jablanica, Bosna i Hercegovina, t: +387 36 757 111, +387 36 757 112, [email protected]

[email protected], www.biobrand.ba

BIONATURA, BREZAThe Bionatura company was founded in 1997, with the main activity of production of dried and fresh conventional

pasta. During 2003 the company expanded its production to organic cultivation and processing of crops,

mainly Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), Spelt (Triticum spelta) and Rye (Secale cereale), and as of 2005

the complete production and processing is done according to organic principles.

Bionatura production assortment consists of organic grains, organic flour, pasta, forest fruits and cereals.

The production and processing are certified by Organska Kontrola (OK), BiH organic certifying body.

Bionatura’s land plots for cultivation are

located in the area of Central Bosnia, the

municipality of Breza, Vareš and Ilijaš, far

away from industrial facilities, at the altitude

of 800m, which is suitable for cultivation of

organic crops.

BIONATURA, Ul. Kahve bb, 71370 Breza, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: +387 32 782 468, +387 61 552 655, +49 163 293 47 93

[email protected], www.bionatura.ba

CYDONIA, GRAČANICA

The Company Cydonia was founded in 1995. The Company is engaged in the production of natural and herbal cosmetics, herbal medicinal products, plant extracts and products for aromatherapy.

Special attention is given to the production of pure bipolar (holistic) herbal extracts as a basis for production of herbal cosmetics and herbal medicinal products free of artificial additives, coloring agents, preservatives and stabilizing chemicals, which is nowadays rarely found in the market. Products are intended for everyone with health problems, wishing to remedy those in a natural and healthy way.

Through our apothecary practice we produce various galenic herbal medicinal products: ointments, creams, lotions, vaginal suppositories and medicinal balms, in order to respond to specific needs of certain specialist medicinal areas.

CYDONIA, Lipa 73, 75320 Gračanica, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: +387 35 700 215, +387 35 700 216, Skype: nihhad505

[email protected], [email protected], www.cydonia.com.ba

EDEN AROMA, KLADANJEden aroma is a family company founded in 2011. Our production is located on the slopes of Konjuh mountain in North - Eastern Bosnia, where we get our raw materials. We are producing essential oils: Black pine (Pinus nigra), Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), Silver fir (Abies alba), Juniper (Juniperus communis), Mint wild and cultivated (Mentha piperita). Based on these essential oils we have also developed a natural cosmetics program, which includes aromatic massage oils, soaps and creams.

All our soaps are produced manually, using traditional cold pressing method. As the base we use olive oil and goats’ milk. Soaps are enriched with bee’s products (pollen, propolis, honey) and essential oils. We are very proud of our Magic balm for every household, produced from essential oils, pines resin and bee’s products in ideal ratio for the skin. It is very efficient for all skin ailments as well as for healthy skin care. In 2013 we will launch Organivar, varroa mites (Varroa destructor) repelent, based on essential oils. The product is 98% efficient, and is three times cheaper than similar repelents in the market. EDEN AROMA, Hadin Alipašina 2, 75280 Kladanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, m:+387 61 776 976, [email protected], [email protected]

ELMAR AROMA CARE, BILEĆAThe company Elmar Aroma Care was founded in 2008, by the owner with broad experience gained in another

company in the same business. The company is engaged in the processing of medicinal, aromatic plants and

secondary non-wood forest products, with the focus on organic cosmetic products, food products and natural

beverages. The whole cycle, from the raw material collection to the processing into the final product is done

within the company.

The main markets are Germany and EU countries as well as the countries from the region. A small portion

of the production is marketed to the Middle East. Raw materials / essential oils, extracts, hydrolates and macerates are intended for cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies and the food industry, while final products are intended for broad consumption. The company possesses ECOCERT, IMO-NaTrue and NOP certificates.

Elmar Aroma Care offers significant quantities of immortelle hydrolates, with high percentage of immortelle essential oil:

• Liquid immortelle

(Helichrysum italicum),

• Arnica (Arnica montana)

• Wild pomegranate

(Punica granatum)

ELMAR-AROMA CARE, Jefta Dedijera 4, 89230 Bileća, t: +387 59 380 460, m: +387 65 845 293, f:+387 59 380 461

[email protected], www.elmar-aromacare.com

The main products are hair, facial and body care, mouth wash, hair and body cleansers, herbal oils and macerates (herbal solutions in oil), herbal butters, fruit juices, fruit vinegar and balsamic vinegar.

ELMAR, TREBINJEElmar, Trebinje is engaged in purchasing and processing of wild medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as

the production of essential oils, hydrolates and the production of liquid extracts. The production is in line with

the organic, EU and NOP standards and all the products are certified by IMO-CONTROL Switzerland. The

company was established in 1999.

The area where the medicinal and aromatic plants are collected includes the region from the south of

Herzegovina and Dalmatia to Central and Eastern Bosnia. The bulk raw material of medicinal herbs for export

is: Sage (Salvia officinalis), Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum), Juniper berry (Juniperus communis), Ramson

(Allium ursinum), Savory (Satureja Montana) and Common Butterbur (Petasites hybridus).

Based on customer requests, Elmar can offer high variety of organic hydrolates (EU, NOP).

Elmar exports products all over the world, including EU, USA, Canada, Australia, Israel, Switzerland, Korea,

China, Turkey and Albania.

essential oilsElmar

ELMAR, Preobraženska 4, 89101 Trebinje, t/f: +387 59 225-218, m: +387 65 888 366, [email protected], www.elmartb.com

The product line includes about eighty wild

medicinal plants growing on this fertile and

pure soil. The company also offers about

twenty essential oils and hydrosols, including

high quality Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum),

Sage (Salvia officinalis), Juniper (Juniperus

communis), Savory (Satureja Montana)

and Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus).

FAVEDA, SARAJEVOFaveda is a private company, established in 1988. It is engaged in the collection and processing of mostly

wild medicinal and aromatic plants. Its goal is to make the connection between traditional and scientific use

of medicinal and aromatic plants, under close supervision of pharmacists, medicinal doctors and biologists.

U svom radu koristimo ljekovito bilje prikupljeno na

Medicinal and aromatic plants are collected on ecologically clean mountains, for which Bosnia and Herzegovina is known.

The product assortment consists of some 100 varieties of medicinal and aromatic plants, packaged as 50, 100 and 1000 grams bags, herbal tea mixtures intended to prevent and or remedy different ailments, as well as everyday herbal tea mixtures. Most of the herbal teas and mixtures are exported to Kosovo.

FAVEDA, Jukićeva 40, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina, t: +387 33 486 761, +387 61 606 212, [email protected],, www.faveda.ba

Besides medicinal and aromatic plants prepared

as herbal teas Faveda also offers essential

oils, herbal extracts, tinctures, as well as final

products. The final products based on herbal

extracts are different lotions, creams, balsams,

balms and capsules. Faveda emphasizes its

program of natural cosmetics, with which it has

excellent results in exporting to Turkey.

Halilović produces high quality essential oils, such as Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), European Black Pine

(Pinus nigra), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Chamomille (Matricaria chamomila),Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum),

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and Juniper (Juniperus communis). Besides the domestic market Halilović

exports products throughout the world. The company is also engaged in cultivation of medicinal and aromatic

plants: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomila), Mint (Menta piperita), Balm (Melissa officinalis); grains, such as

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and different vegetables.

All products are IMO certified for EU and

NOP for USA market. Halilović has been

engaged in organic production since 2002.

Halilović possesses equipment for cultivation,

production and processing.

HALILOVIĆ, Ul. 126 brigade 78, 71380 Ilijaš, Bosna i Hercegovina t/f: +387 33 403 244, + 387 61 777 919, +387 61 901 830, [email protected],

www.bio-halilovic.com

HALILOVIĆ, SARAJEVOHALILOVIĆ is a private company established in 1983 in Ilijaš near Sarajevo. The processing facilities and

plantations (150 ha) are located in Nišići plateau (1000 m above the sea) near Sarajevo.This is a rural area of

Ilijas municipality, which is rich with wild medicinal and aromatic plants, secondary non-wood forest products

and mushrooms, where inhabitants are mainly engaged in organic agriculture and collection of medicinal and

aromatic plants.

HEKO, BUGOJNOHeko was founded 1995 in Bugojno, and is engaged in production of berry seedlings, berry fruits and

purchase of medicinal, aromatic plants, forest fruits and mushrooms.

Heko possesses modern nursery for production of berry fruits seedlings, cold storage for freezing, sorting

machines, dry kilns, storage and packaging facilities for berry fruits, forest fruits, medicinal and aromatic

plants as well as mushrooms.

The Company’s main products are:

• Berry fruits seedlings – annual capacity 2 mil

seedlings of American blueberry, cranberry,

lingonberry, aronia, black currant, gooseberry,

strawberry, forest strawberry, blackberry,

raspberry and tayberry.

• Forest fruits, mushrooms, medicinal and aromatic

plants (fresh, frozen, dried, cut, pickled etc.) –

annual capacity over 2.000 t

• Raspberries – IQF, frozen block, raspberry paste

mixture and crumble; annual capacity is over

800 MT

The Company also possesses ISO 9001 and

HACCP certificates, as well as organic certificate

(issued by Organska Kontrola - OK) for forest fruits,

mushrooms and medicinal plants.

HEKO, Sultan Ahmedova 77, 70230 Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, t/f:+ 387 30 252 420, 030 254 240, [email protected], [email protected],

www.heko.ba

INSIEME, BRATUNACThe agricultural cooperative INSIEME from Bratunac was established in 2003. It began with the production of

berry fruits seedlings, and growing of strawberries and blackberries on cooperants’ farms (over 500 families).

A cooling chamber of 700 ton capacity was installed in 2006, with frozen strawberries and blackberries as

the main products. These goods were exported to Germany, Austria, France, Netherlands and Switzerland.

During 2009 Insieme constructed the facility for thermal fruit processing (jams and juices).

In addition to conventional production, Insieme stared

with organic production of wild berries: Strawberry

(Rubus idaeus), Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus),

Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cornelian Cherry

(Cornus mas) and Elderberry (Sambucus nigra).

These prodcts (jams and juices), both conventional

and organic are exported to Italy.

Insieme products are characterized by artisan

production, maximizing manual labor during the

collection, selection of the best raw material and

packaging, all in line with European standards.

Compared to others, Insieme’s specialty is in controlling

the entire process, starting with the production of

seedlings, growing, collection and storing of fruits and

final products (in jars or in bottles).

Insieme has ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, IFS

(International Food Standard) and OK organic

certificates.

INSIEME, Ulica S. Save bb, 75240 Bratunac, t/f: +387 56 410 013, Skype: cooperativainsieme, [email protected], www.coop-insieme.com

Lamaruž is engaged in the production of hand-made natural soaps, hydrolates, scented sachets and bathing

salt. The production was initiated in 2009, and has recorded significant success and growth in the market of

Bosnia and Herzegovina. The soaps are made of pure olive oil with the addition of essential oils, dried flowers

and herbs.

U svom radu koristimo ljekovito bilje prikupljeno na

The leading soaps are: lavender soap, intended for impure and oily skin combined with lavender hydrolate;

cinnamon soap to reduce cellulite; immortelle soap, which is excellent for skin regeneration, and olive oil

soap with goat’s milk, which is good for damaged and dehydrated skin.

All the soaps have a pure olive oil base,

with the addition of pure honey, goat’s

milk and different herbs, such as lavender,

marigold, and immortelle. The soaps are

produced by using the cold method,

which means that the olive oil is not

heated, which enables preservation of the

most valuable ingredient - natural glycerin.

LAMARUŽ, Sovići bb, 88345 Sovići, t +387 63 327 720; +387 39 661 511, [email protected], www.lamaruz.com

LJEKOBILJE, TREBINJELjekobilje was founded in 1999 in Trebinje with the production and processing capacity in Ljubinje, at the

South-East of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The main activities of the company are the purchase, production,

services, export – import of medicinal and aromatic plants and secondary non – wood forest products.

The Herzegovina region is known for many sunny days during the year, and soil that contains limestone,

which is the basis for the excellent quality of wild and cultivated medicinal and aromatic plants.

To its buyers Ljekobilje offers filter bags, classic and

mono-component herbal teas, essential oils, raw

material, as well as seeds and seedlings for medicinal

and aromatic plants.

Ljekobilje emphasizes dried sage (Salvia Officinalis),

which is one of native plants in Herzegovina, Savory

(Satureja montana), Yarrow (Achilea millefolium) and

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum). The company

also offer seeds and seedlings of excellent quality for

over 40 different herbs and spices, with the emphasis

on Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) and Lavender

(Lavandula angustifolia).

Besides production and processing, the company

is engaged in scientific and research experiments,

which are based on the results gained directly in the

field, from plantations and from the wild. The company

has succeeded in the production and plantation of

endangered plants, such as Immortelle (Helichrysum

italicum).

LJEKOBILJE, Kralja Petra I Oslobodioca 55, Trebinje, t:+387 59 240 960, +387 59 621598, f:+387 59 240 930, +387 59 621 598, [email protected],

www.rico.co.rs

MEMBER OF:

NEVEN, RUDONEVEN is small family owned company, founded in 2003, engaged in growing and processing of Marigold

(Calendula officinalis). During this period Neven managed to achieve continuity in the production of good

quality raw material, for which it has an organic certificate issued by IMO for eight years continuously.

All of the products are made of organic marigold

and natural ingredients. Product assortment from

Cosmetics of Health includes about fifteen products,

available throughout the year:

• Marigold cream

• Marigold tincture

• Marigold oil

• Marigold tea

• Marigold night cream

• Marigold peeling mask

• Marigold lip balm

• Marigold hemorrhoid suppositories

• Marigold vaginal suppositories

• Marigold hair tonic

• Marigold hydrating cream

• Marigold honey

• Marigold propolis cream

• Marigold soap

NEVEN, Limska 3, 73260 Rudo, t/f: +387 58 711 364, m: +387 65 995 122, [email protected], www.neven.ba







p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685


OPZ AGROFARM, ŽEPČEThe agriculture cooperative “Agrofarm” from Žepče was founded in 2005, and is engaged in the production of essential oils of Balm (Melissa officinalis) and Conifers (Pinus sp., Abies alba, Juniperus communis, Thuja). All quantities are exported to the USA. Essential oils produced are of high quality, which ensured export and application in the food industry, medicine and cosmetic industry.

The cooperative has the cooperant’s contracts with balm growers, out of which 15 are growing according to organic principles and are under conversion. During 2013 the cooperative expects to obtain an organic certificate for growing and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants. The area which is planted in balm which in the process of organic conversion is spread on 7.6 ha and is growing.

The cooperative is a part of a network, and therefore can serve as an agent for the export of a number of products made by the members of the network.

OPZ AGROFARM, Stjepana Radića bb, 72230 Žepče, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: +387 32 888 058, +387 32 888 057, Skype: upip.zepce

[email protected], www.upipzepce.com, www.agromap.net

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PRIRODNO BILJE, BANJA LUKAPrirodno bilje is family company, founded in 1994, and is engaged in growing, collection and purchase of

medicinal and aromatic plants and secondary non-wood forest products, as well as distillation of essential

oils. Its products are intended for the pharmaceutical industry as raw material for the production of herbal

preparations, as well as for companies engaged in herbal teas packaging. The main markets are in Bosnia

and Herzegovina, Serbia, Macedonia and Slovenia.

The company grows medicinal plants on 59 ha and

also has contracts with over 50 growers who produce

on smaller land plots.

The company owns agricultural machinery for primary

cultivation, as well as equipment for harvesting, drying,

processing, and packaging. Wild medicinal and

aromatic plants are purchased from over 150 families.

Prirodno bilje grows different herbs, such as Mint

(Mentha piperita), Marigold (Calendula officinalis),

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), Basil (Ocimum

basilicum), Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and

Balm (Melissa officinalis). The company is a large

producer of Chamomile (Matricaria chamomile), with

the biggest individual plantation in BiH on 35 ha.

• Juniper berry (Juniperus communis), fruit

• Douglas spruce (Pseudotsuga douglasii), needles

• Grand fir (Abies grandis), needles

• Common fir (Abies alba), needles

• Mint (Mentha piperita).

PRIRODNO BILJE, Tome Maksimovića 18, 78211 Banja Luka, t:+387 51 424 055, f:+387 51 425 092, [email protected]

www.prirodnobilje.com

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p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685


ROING, LJUBUŠKI

Roing is an export oriented private company, founded in 1993. It produces essential oils and hydrolytes. It is engaged in the purchase of wild plants as well as growing cultivated medicinal and aromatic plants. The products are excellent for application in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in aromatherapy.

Roing specializes in essential oils of Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum), Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus), Sage (Salvia olficinalis), Laurel Bay (Laurus nobilis) and Prickly Juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus), as well as hydrolates made of these herbs.

Currently Roing is in the final phase to plant immortelle on 8 ha in addition to the 5 ha maintained by cooperants – local producers, with plans to expand. Roing is interested in partnerships for the cultivation of additional acreages of immortelle.

ROING, Sv. Leopolda Mandića bb, 88320 Ljubuški, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: + 387 39 833 098; Skype: roing.ljubuski, [email protected], www.roing.net

SMRČAK, ZVORNIKSMRČAK is located in Zvornik in the North-East part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company was founded in

1992, based on activities of buying and storing product since 1982. This demonstrates the company’s broad

experience and tradition in business. The activities of the company are the collection, processing and trade of

mushrooms, medicinal plants, secondary non – wood forest products, fruits, and vegetables. Smrčak is one

of the most important companies from BiH engaged in this business. Smrčak has over 20 buy up stations,

involving over 1000 collectors under signed contracts.

The focus is on four types of mushrooms:

Porcini (Boletus edulis) which is the highest

volume, Chantarelle (Cantharellus cibarius), Morel

(Morchella conica) and Black Trumpet (Craterellus

cornucopioides). Besides mushrooms, the

company offers different dried medicinal and

aromatic plants, as well as other secondary forest

products, fruits and vegetables.

Smrčak has its own facilities and equipment for processing and transportation (drying facilities, cooling units,

mobile coolers, cutting, grinding, packaging and thermal processing equipment) with a trained workforce,

which is demonstrated by the excellent quality of the products. Since 2002 Smrčak has had a certificate for

organic production issued by Biosuisse, as well as HACCP, ISO 9001:2008, and Fair Wild certificates. The

product quality can be confirmed by the buyers from Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and France. Smrčak

has also continuously been present at different bio fairs in Paris, Nuremberg and Bologne, where its products

have been positively praised. Smrčak is interested in cooperation with companies that wish to purchase

directly or through agents. The company will customize products according to the buyer’s requests related to

processing and the quality of products.

SMRČAK, Karakaj bb, 75400 Zvornik, t: +387 56 210 365, +387 56 263 685, [email protected], www.smrcak.com

ŠUMSKI PLOD, PROZOR - RAMAThe company Šumski plod was founded in 2000 and is engaged in the purchase and processing of wild

mushrooms: Porcini (Boletus edulis), Chantarelle (Cantharellus cibarius), Morel (Morchella conica), Black

Trumpet (Craterellus cornucopioides), Caesar’s mushroom (Amanita caesarea); wild berries: Raspberry

(Rubus idaeus), Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus), Strawberry (Fragaria vesca),

Rosehip (Rosa canina); cultivated berries: raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, blueberry and aronia. It also

purchases and processes different medicinal and aromatic plants.

Annually, Šumski plod manages quantities as follows:

• Cultivated berries 1000 t

• Wild berries 500 t

• Mushrooms 200 t

• Medicinal and aromatic plants 50 t

Products are sold as fresh, dried or frozen.

In 2007 Šumski plod started implementing HACCP

and ISO 9001:2008; 2011 it began implementing

Global -GAP.

Exports are to Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Croatia and

Germany.

ŠUMSKI PLOD, Najkovići 13, 88440 Prozor, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: +387 36 771 561, m: +387 63 315 701, [email protected]

VEXTRA, MOSTARThe company Vextra was founded in 1989 in Mostar. The main activity of the company is the processing

of medicinal and aromatic plants into herbal mixtures with targeted effects, mono-component herbal teas,

herbal drops, medicinal ointments and oils.

For over 20 years in the Rajić family owners have provided the vision of Vextra. The company has an herbal

pharmacy shop where natural products that made in the laboratory are sold. The products are compounds of

precious natural ingredients and medicinal mixtures with therapeutic effects, without chemicals or additives.

The company is engaged in the collection of wild

medicinal and aromatic plants from its foundation

according to organic principles and ecological

sustainability. In addition to the herbal pharmacy,

products can be bought on the company’s web shop.

Vextra ensures quality through controlled cultivation,

collection, picking, drying, storing and by controlled

processing. The product assortment contains a

number of traditional herbal products, which can be

grouped in the categories: herbal teas, herbal tea

mixtures with therapeutic effects, tinctures and herbal

cosmetics (balms and oils).

Vextra costumers are also provided useful advice,

which are the result of our long-standing experience.

Vextra invests in development continually and is open

for all kinds of cooperation in the future.

VEXTRA, Dr. Ante Starčevića 38, 88000 Mostar, t/f: +387 36 347 634, [email protected], www.vextra.ba

WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

PODRINJE 1

SKELANI,

SREBRENICA

Women’s Association „Podrinje 1“ was founded in 2002, and is engaged in cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as collection of wild herbs, mushrooms and forest fruits. Besides drying and preparation for further processing, the Association is engaged in distillation and production of lavender (Lavandula vera) and balm (Melissa officinalis) essential oils.

The Association also produces seedlings from seeds for a number of medicnal, aromatic plants and spices.

Our key products pure lavender oil and massage lavender oil are intended for final consumers. Our products are sold under the brand name La Vanda.

ASSOCIATION „PODRINJE 1“, Skelani – Srebrenica, Bosna i Hercegovina, t/f: +387 56 471 157; Mob: +387 65 747 307, [email protected]







p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685


ZZ TERRAPRIM, KAKANJ

Agricultural Cooperative Terraprim was founded in 2006 and is engaged in purchase and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants, forest fruits and mushroom, as well as production of herbal teas packaged in filter bags. The raw material that we use is collected in the surrounding mountains.

When it comes to quantities, our key products are Rosehip (Rosa canina), European Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris), Wild Strawberry (Rubus idaeus) and Wild Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus). Our primary interest is to find a buyer or distributor for export market.

ZZ TERRAPRIM, Melente Bošnjaka bb, 72240 Kakanj, Bosna i Hercegovina, t: +387 62 891 057, [email protected]

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.

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