Food Production in Croatia

Zvijezda

Zvijezda has been at the top of the Croatian food market for over 108 years celebrating its 108th year in 2024. With its lines of products such as Zvijezda, Margo, and Omegol, it meets the needs of the most demanding consumers. Zvijezda’s products are made of natural, strictly selected ingredients of high quality through technological processes during which all valuable substances are preserved. Apart from the products from its own production, Zvijezda distributes the following products under its name as well: vinegar, oil for frying, pumpkin oil, additives, olives, and canned vegetables. It also distributes products by Belje, Ribella, and Dijamant Company. The values of the Zvijezda Company products are authenticity, excellence, and recognizability. Because of its traditional recipes and high-value ingredients, Zvijezda’s products are put in the category of highly trusted products by consumers who find it easy to be faithful to them. Zvijezda’s kitchen is modern, innovative, and always trendy and it has an attractive visual identity. Innovations regarding packaging and the development of new tastes are a part of Zvijezda’s business objectives. Zvijezda’s success on the market is the success of the entire team. All Zvijezda employees contribute to the quality of Zvijezda’s products meeting the needs of a modern man through their work, knowledge, and skills. Zvijezda is part of Fortenova group.

201 to 500 staff

Biteme Nutrition

BITE ME is a premium, all-natural brand without compromise on the quality of its ingredients nor the power of its delivery. It caters to forward-thinking, fits consumers that cherish their wellbeing, and cares about the quality of their meals, snacks, and general structure of their nutrition.

1 to 10 staff

Koestlin D.D. Bjelovar, Croatia

Koestlin d.d. Biscuit and Wafer Factory is the second biggest confectionery producer in Croatia. It specialises in the production of wafers and biscuites and exports its output to Europe.

201 to 500 staff

New Bakery D.O.O

Europe's Largest Baklava Manufacturer! Enjoying food has to be a an experience, a moment, a recollection of joy and glee! Our experience, dedication and devotion to tradition allows to produce a Baklava like no other. Nubake is more than just passion within a product, it's a lifetsyle we have adopted here in the sunnyhills of the Mediteranean country of Croatia. We have developed outstanding relationships with our local and European suppliers, and leaving a footprint that positively impacts and gives back to the local community

51 to 200 staff

Hedona D.O.O

Tvrtka Hedona je društveno poduzeće i integrativna radionica, koju je osnovala Udruga osoba s invaliditetom Križevci, 2013. godine. Misija tvrtke je primarno zapošljavanje osoba s invaliditetom. Proizvodimo premium craft čokoladu, artisan praline i personalizirane čokoladne proizvode. Poslovni model koji Hedona uspješno koristi je B2C model, prodaja robe ili usluga krajnjim korisnicima i B2B model - Hedona kao društveno poduzeće s integriranom radionicom, u skladu sa Zakonom o profesionalnoj rehabilitaciji i zapošljavanju osoba s invaliditetom i u skladu s Pravilnikom o kvoti za zapošljavanje, koristi mogućnost sklapanja ugovora o poslovnoj suradnji kako bi se ispunila zamjenska kvota. The company Hedona is a social, non-profit company founded by the Association of the Disabled Križevci in 2013, with the intention of primarily employing people with disabilities (PWDs). We produce top quality craft chocolate, artisan pralines and personalized chocolate products. The business model that Hedona successfully uses is the B2C model, sales of goods or services to end users and B2B model - Hedona as a social enterprise with an integrated workshop, in accordance with the Law on Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities and in accordance with the Ordinance on employment quota, uses the possibility of concluding a business cooperation agreement in order to meet the replacement quota.

11 to 50 staff

Brionka D.D

201 to 500 staff

Mesna Industrija - Vajda D.D

11 to 50 staff

Letifico

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1 to 10 staff

Aurelia

Aurelia / Naše klasje d.o.o. The company is the domestic market leader in the production of fresh pasta. Our dedication and skills in producing your daily pasta have been rewarded by a number of certificates such as Croatian Quality, Original Croatian, HACCP, ISO, Halal and Kosher, certificates awarded only to those who take all the neat little production details seriously and with full responsibility. Our fresh pasta is already number one in the Croatian market and we are determined to bring the Aurelia brand along that way as well. If you enjoy food at all, you are aware of the importance of a freshly prepared meal. You do not need to be a gourmand to know that a meal prepared with fresh ingredients provides infinitely more pleasure than a meal prepared with ingredients that had sat on shelves for who knows how long. The secret of the superior flavour of the Aurelia tortellini and ravioli is in their ingredients, which are a superb food themselves. Aurelia tortellini and ravioli do not have additives and preservatives, which guarantees that the food you eat is healthy and completely natural. Fresh pasta is prepared very quickly, so a tasty, complete and nutritive meal can be on your table within minutes. You can find the Aurelia tortellini, ravioli, spaghetti and fresh noodles in the refrigerators of all major stores. After you have tried it, we believe that you will be impatient to taste the other fresh pasta products we intend to make!

51 to 200 staff

Fragaria D.O.O

11 to 50 staff

Data-Bak D.O.O

Tvornicu Data bak d.o.o. osnovali smo 1994. godine s vizijom "Žitarice su naš život, temelj budućnosti". Osnova našeg cijelog poslovanja i ujedno naša najveća prednost su tehnološka stručnost, znanje i iskustvo našeg tima. Stabilan rast temeljimo na vlastitim inovacijama u tehologiji proizvodnje, korištenju visokovrijednih prirodnih i domaćih sirovina te razvoju originalnih a opet tradicionalnih proizvoda. Kontinuirano pratimo nova istraživanja i trendove te implementiramo nova tehnološka dostignuća. Veliku važnost predstavlja briga o kvaliteti i sigurnosti proizvoda u svim fazama razvoja, proizvodnje i distribucije. Već više od 20 godina proizvodimo sirovine sa dodanom vrijednosti zbog čega se možemo pohvaliti dugoročnom suradnjom s nizom kupaca iz cijele regije s kojima njegujemo partnerski odnos. Konstantna podrška partnerima, kontrola kvalitete od polja do finalnog proizvoda, široka paleta brižljivo razvijenih proizvoda te kontinuirane investicije naša su svakodnevica.

11 to 50 staff

Stigma Saffron

saffron ∙ šafran ∙ zafferano ∙ za'faran ∙ زعفران ∙ safran ∙ azafrán ∙ shafran ∙ acafrao ∙ safuran ∙ saffran - Premium Organic Saffron - Our passion is pure organic saffron (Crocus Sativus). Our production is based in Dalmatia, Croatia, one of the most beautiful Adriatic seaside regions. As a young production we strive to deliver the highest quality saffron to our customers and we made this passion our mission. Saffron is a natural spice which we call red gold. It is globally known for its incomparable quality, fascinating fragrance, pleasant flavor, and superb coloring strength. Our organic Stigma Premium Organic Saffron is highest rated 100% all-red stigmas, pure and fresh. Produced by friends with passion for nature, soil and pure organic saffron. Keen to discover, cultivate, produce and introduce the unique spice and bring it to a higher level.

1 to 10 staff

Bozjakovina D.D

1 to 10 staff

Tvornica Stocne Hrane D.D

Feed manufacturer for following species: Poultry, Pork, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle and other species. One of the leading feed producers in Croatia, products are sold through our own wholesale and retail offices, and through a wide network of business partners. Anual production is tons.

51 to 200 staff

Pik D.D. Rijeka

Leader in the production of pasta and bakery / pastry products, and the only producer of dairy products in the region (headquarters in its capital Rijeka, Croatia). 4 production facilities and production control laboratories. Own retail network with approx. 30 stores throughout the region.

201 to 500 staff

Spider Grupa D.O.O

Spider Group is a leading manufacturer of medicinal and aromatic herbs (camomille and others), also herbal and fruit infusions in the region. Products based on herbs, dried fruits and teas are sold on the domestic and foreign markets to satisfy needs of both food and pharmaceutical industry. Our customers are tea factories and the pharmaceutical industry, which produce their own products based on our herbs and blended herbal/ fruit/teas mixtures. Spider group in Pitomača, Croatia is a business system dealing with cultivation of medicinal and aromatic herbs at our own fields, cultivation with contracted farmers, processing of herbs and fruits for herbal infusions, processing of teas, blending of herbal and fruit tea mixtures, and packaging of herbal infusions in bulk. Our best quality herbs and friuts are blended together under our own brand Naturavita. The Group consists of several companies: • Biofarma • Djolta • Jan Spider Đolta manages cooperation with agricultural holdings in conventional, organic and UEBT/RFA certified quality which produce medicinal plants on more than hectares. Biofarma is a plantation certified both organic and UEBT/RFA that spreads over 200 hectares mainly for chamomile production, but also other herbs. Jan Spider manages processing of herbs, fruits and teas, blending different herbal and fruit mixtures and teas around tons yearly, 50% of which is exported all over the world. Strategic alliance with an Italian company Everton that strengthened our position across Europe Our own brand Naturavita tea. Conceived, dreamed of and produced in Croatia. We develop herbal infusions that change with you: tastes for modern and dynamic people who dare to explore everything tea has to offer.

51 to 200 staff

Demetra Bakery

Demetra is small family run bakery, specialized in production of integral bread. We are first eco certified bakery in Croatia, located at countryside. An actor in the role of baker introduces you to: healthy & natural types of bread made in a traditional way from cereals milled by a watermill!

1 to 10 staff

Matičnjak Sativa D.O.O

Matičnjak sativa d.o.o. is a small company established in 2013 by our inovator and author of all products Ivo Bačlija who collect the herbs whole his life and use it to produce a various mixtures. From then till now, a small craft became a small company with 48 innovative products that include cold pressed oils, nutrition supplement based on honey, macerates, granules and flour obtained from plant seeds. We guarantee the quality of our goods which are always produced fresh and made of raw materials almost all produced in Croatia. We only import seeds that cannot be cultivated in Croatia due to climate conditions.

11 to 50 staff