45 HERBE NATURALE d.o.o.
The “Herbe Naturale” company is engaged in purchase and cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. They also process medicinal plants, and produce essential oils. The company has its own fields which are situated in South Bosnia and Herzegovina. All products are meant to be exported (since 2002). Address: Zmaja od Bosne 90 Sarajevo 71000 Central Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 61 167 740 Fax: +387 33 661 806 Email: [email protected]
Contact person - export & domestic: Hakl Mladen Communication (language): German
Wild medicinal plants collected: Sage Salvia officinalis Immortelle Helychrisum angustifolium Juniper Juniperus communis
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: Lavender Lavandula sp. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
Types of Certification: Certificate for organic production Soil Association, UK
Minimum quantity per order: 50 kg
“Herbe Naturale” sells its dried medicinal and aromatic plants and forest products collected according to the organic standards of the UK Soil Association. Capacity and quantity depends on plant variety and it varies from 100 kg up to 80 tons. Delivery of goods is in paper packaging (5-15 kg), from June to September.
46 47 HERCEGOVINA BILJE d.d.
“Hercegovina bilje” is engaged in purchasing, processing and sales of wild medicinal and aromatic plants, and production of herbal teas. From the next season company is planning to start distilling of essential oils. Address: Crnogorski put bb Ljubinje 88380 East Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 59 621 755 Fax: +387 59 621 755
Contact person - export & domestic: Slavko Ilić Communication (language): English
Wild plants collected: St. John’s wort Hypericum perforatum Sage Salvia officinalis Mountain savory Calluna vulgaris Common yarrow Achillea millefolium Germander Teucrium chamaedrys White birch Betula pendula Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva ursi Bistort Polygonum bistorta Centaury Centaurium umbellatum Nettle Urtica dioica Dandelion Taraxatum officinale
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: Sage Salvia officinalis Lavender Lavandula officinalis
Minimum quantity per order: 20 tons of sage, other plants 10 tons
48 49 The company “Invent+” from Trebinje is engaged in collection, processing and production of medicinal and aro- matic plants. With a license from Belts, a famous producer of BIO products from Germany, they produce a wide variety of shampoos and other cosmetic products. Address: Dobrovoljačka bb Trebinje 89101 South Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 59 224 379 Fax: +387 59 380 462 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: under construction
Contact person - export & domestic: Bojan Jeremić Communication (language): English
Wild plants collected: Immortelle Helishrysum italicum Chaste tree Vitex agnus castus Mountain savory Satureja Montana Sage Salvia officinalis Prickly juniper Juniperus oxycedrus Juniper berry Juniperus communis Italian cypress Cupressus sempervirens Pine Pinus sp. Silver fir Abies alba
50 Additional information: For all of the above mentioned products, the company uses organically certified raw materials and hydrolytes from the company “Elmar”, Trebinje which has an organic certificate issued by IMO.
51 “Kap Po Kap” is involved in the collection, processing and production of chestnuts and forest fruits. Products are intended for domestic and foreign market. They have been exporting since 2001. The company has an organic certification from IMO, Switzerland, for raw material/chestnuts. Address: Mladena Stojanovića 15 Banja Luka-Laktaši 78000 North Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 51 319 457, +387 51 533 351 Fax: +387 51 319 457, +387 51 533 351 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kappokap.com
Contact person - export & domestic: Vojislav Đudurović Communication (language): English
Types of Certification: Organic certification from IMO, Switzerland, for raw material/chestnuts.
52 53 “Klas” is a large company with over 100 years of experience in the purchase, processing and export of medicinal and aromatic plants, mushrooms, wild forest fruits and teas. They have been exporting since 1996. The compa- ny has an organic certification from KRAV, Sweden, for organic production. Address: Paromlinska 43 Sarajevo 71000 Central Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 33 727 201; 727 227 Fax: +387 33 727 227 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.klas.com.ba
Contact person - export: Šejla Bašić Communication (language): English Contact person - domestic: Šejla Bašić and Hajrudin Mujagić
Wild plants/mushrooms/forest fruits collected: Medicinal plants: Mushrooms Linden Tilia tomentosa Boletus Boletus edulis Lime tree Tilia cordata Morel Morchella esculenta Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Chanterelle Cantharellus cibarius Iceland moss Cetraria islandica Sage Salvia officinalis Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva ursi Deep frozen forest fruits Rosehip/Dog rose Rosa canina Blueberry/bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus Blueberry/bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus Raspberry Rubus idaeus Elder Sambucus nigra Catnip Nepeta cataria Juniper Juniperus communis Wild garlic/ramsom Allium ursinum Nettle Urtica dioica Wild thyme Thymus serpyllum
Total amount of dried plant material exported: 300 t. Total amount of dried mushrooms for export: 5t. Total amount of brined mushrooms for export: 20t. Total amount of deep-frozen forest fruits for export: 700t.
Types of Certification: Certificate for organic production from KRAV, Sweden, for all plants and mushrooms except bearberry and catnip.
Minimum quantity per order (export): as per buyer’s request (FOB Sarajevo)
54 55 The business activities of the “Kozarabilje” association include production, purchase and processing of medi- cinal and aromatic plants and wild forest fruits. The association also produces ecological cleanser for cleaning optical glasses and screens based on its own technology. They currently sell all of their production on the domestic market. Address: Petra Mećave 5 Gradiška 78400 North Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 51 816 719 Fax: +387 51 813 477 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person - domestic: Đurađ Smiljanić
Wild plants/wild forest fruits collected: Medicinal plants: Wild forest fruits: Nettle Urtica urens Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Lime Tilia sp. Juniper Juniperus communis Elder Sambucus nigra Rose Hip Rosa canina St John’s Wort Hypericum perforatum
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: Peppermint Mentha piperita Lemon balm Mellissa officinalis
Minimum quantity per order: 50 kg of dried medicinal plants or wild forest fruits.
“Kozarabilje” sells dried and semi-processed medicinal plants and wild forest fruits of the above listed plants co- llected from the environmentally clean region of Kozara and Potkozarje. The quality and quantity of plant material depends on plant variety and ranges from 50t to 100t. Delivery is made in various packaging material such as: cardboard boxes, paper bags or in bulk, depending on what is agreed with a customer. Delivery season is based on collection calendar for each plant.
56 Additional information: The association has been constructing a 2,000 liter distillation plant for production of essential oils, which became operational in 2006. It will primarily distill the plants available from cooperant’s cul- tivated fields in Banja Luka region: peppermint, chamomile, lemon balm, angelica, dill. Of all wild raw materials being collected the most important ones for distillation process are juniper and conifer needles. Soon after making the distillation plant operational, the association will be able to offer essential oils of the above listed plants to the market.
57 “Mushroom” company was established in 2002 and since then is involved in buying and processing of mushro- oms and wild forest fruits for export. The company has IMO and BIO SUISSE organic production certificates from Switzerland. Address: Cara Lazara 1 Čelinac 78240 North Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 51 552 094 Fax: +387 51 552 094 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person - export & domestic: Milan Zorić Communication (language): German
58 59 “Natur Farm” is engaged in cultivation and collecting of medicinal plants as well as the production of pure herbal teas. The company has an organic certificate from KRAV for cultivated medicinal plants and for the production of marigold tea. Certification of wild medicinal plants is in process. Address: Bjelovići bb Kreševo 71260 Central Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 63 493 822 E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]
Contact person - export & domestic: Marčela Barišić Communication (language): English
Wild plants collected: Marigold Calendula officinalis Comfrey Symphytum officinale Thyme Thymus serpyllum Oregano Origanum vulgare Valerian Valeriana officinalis Leopard’s Bane Arnica montana Cranberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea Vaccinium macrocarpon Crab apple Malus sylvestris Nettle Urtica dioica Yarrow Achillea millefolium Linden Tilia sp.
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: Marigold Calendula officinalis Arnika Arnica montana Comfrey Symphytum officinale Buckwheat Fagopyrum aesculentum Artichoke Cynara scolymus Echinacea Echinacea angustifolia
Types of Certification: Organic certificate KRAV, Sweden, for cultivated plants. In process for wild plants.
The “Natur Farm” company sells dried wild and cultivated medicinal plants mentioned above in the capacity that depends of plant variety; 100kg to 2,000 kg. Products are packed in three layers paper bags. Delivery season is throughout the year.
60 61 “Neven” is a family business involved in cultivation, processing and production of marigold. In addition to the products listed in this directory, the “Neven” produces night cream, peeling mask, lip balm, suppositories for hemorrhoids and vaginal suppositories, all based on marigold. They have IMO certificate for organic production of marigold. Marigold tea is a certified organic product and all other products contain certified IMO organic mari- gold, Calendula officinalis, as the basic active substance. Address: Limska 3 Rudo 73260 East Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 58 711 364 Fax: +387 58 711 364 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person - export: Goran Đurović Communication (language): English Contact person - domestic: Katarina Đurović
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: Marigold Calendula officinalis
Types of Certification: IMO, Switzerland, organic production certificate for cultivated marigold.
Minimum quantity per order (export): 500 kg
62 63 The association is engaged in organization of wide scope of activities for the agricultural producers in the Upper Vrbas Region (Central Bosnia). Some of the most important activities are organization of the raspberry cultivati- on, buy-off and processing of medicinal herbs, mushrooms and wild produce. During the autumn planting in 2004 and 2005, raspberries were planted on 15 ha of land, so the first harvest is expected in 2006.
Buy-off and processing of medicinal herbs, mushrooms and wild produce are organized through 5 buy off stati- ons, and five modern driers situated in different locations in Upper Vrbas Region: Bugojno, Gornji Vakuf -Usko- plje, Donji Vakuf, Jajce and Jezero. Buy off stations and driers are equipped with modern coolers – chambers, vehicles, digital scales, and other necessary equipment.
Address: Slobode bb Bugojno 70230 Central Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 30 260 262 Fax: +387 30 260 261 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person: Šefik Abazović Communication (language): English, German
Wild plants collected: Mushrooms: Bearberry leaf Arctostaphylum uvae ursi Chanterelle Cantharellus cibarius Mistletoe Viscum album Black trumpet Craterellus cornucopioides Meadow saffron Colhicum autumnale Bolette Boletus edulis Nettle Urtica dioica Morel Morchella esculenta Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna St.John’s wort Hypericum perforatum Wild forest fruits: Common yarrow Achillea millefolium Juniper-berry Juniperus communis Linden Tillae officinalis Blueberry Vaccinium myrtillus Silver linden Tilliae argentae Cornel berry Cornus mas Common horsetail Equisetum arvense Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon Elder blossom Sambucus nigra Blackberry Rubus fructicosus Ramson leaf Alli ursini folium Wild strawberry Fragaria vesca Island Lichen Centraria islandica Rose hip Rosa canina
* For the complete list, please contact the company Types of Certification: Organic certificate from the Swedish certifier KRAV for organic production of wild medi- cinal and aromatic plants, wild forest fruits and mushrooms.
Minimum quantity for ordering for all commodities depends on the agreement with the buyer.
64 65 “Pharmamed” produces herbal products, herbal medicinal products, dietetic products and cosmetics of recogni- zed quality. Production is completely industrialized with the high-level quality control of the whole process, from the incoming raw material to the final product. “Pharmamed” has its own laboratories where product quality is controlled by specially trained personnel. All pro- ducts are made according to the standards/regulations described in Pharmacopoeia or in national codices. They have 150 different products divided into the categories of herbal products, herbal medicinal products, dietetic products and cosmetics. Within the whole production line, there are two distinctive production lines: HERBIFIT – herbal-based products and MEDIFIT – honey-based products. They have been exporting since 2003. Address: Dolac na Lašvi bb Travnik 72270 Central Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 30 515 005 Fax: +387 30 515 007 Email: [email protected] Web page: www.pharmamed.ba
Contact person - export: Samir Medanhodžić (Master’s degree in Pharmacy) Communication (language): English Contact person - domestic: Sead Medanhodžić (Master’s in Pharmacy) and Samir Medanhodžić
66 67 “Plantago” d.o.o. is involved in production and purchase of medicinal and aromatic plants and wild forest fru- its, their processing and sale, as well as the production of herbal teas packed loose or in packages of filter bags. Address: Malo Blaško bb Slatina, Laktaši 78353 North Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 51 587 005 Fax: +387 51 587 007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.plantagocajevi.com
Contact person – export & domestic: Aleksandar Vukmirović Communication (language): English
Wild plants collected: Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla Peppermint Mentha piperita Rose Hip Rosa canina Elder Sambucus nigra Apple Malus sylvestris Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva ursi
*The list of medicinal plants is not final. For more detailed list please contact the company.
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla Peppermint Mentha piperita Rose Hip Rosa canina
Minimum quantity per order: 1 ton
“Plantago” d.o.o. also sells dried wild medicinal and aromatic plants and wild forest fruits. The plants are cultiva- ted and collected in Bosnian and Herzegovina and can be prepared according to customer’s wishes. Capacity and quantity depend on plant variety and ranges from 100kg to 5,000 kg. It is delivered in appropriate packaging throughout the year.
68 69 “Roing” is a private company founded in 1993. The main activity of the company is production, processing and packaging of food products. “Roing” started production of spices and medicinal and aromatic plants in Herzego- vina in order to take advantage of the long and warm growing season, branched network of streams in the Nere- tva river catchments and an ecologically clean area. Besides production on their own fields, production through the cooperants is also expanding. Products are of high quality, which is confirmed with acknowledgements from fairs and Institutes for quality determination. “Roing” sells its products in local and international market (exporting since 2005). Address: Leopolda Mandića bb Ljubuški 88320 South Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 39 833 098 Fax: +387 39 833 098 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: www.roing.net
Contact person - export: Nikola Rozić Communication (language): English Contact person - domestic: Stipe Jukić
Wild plants collected: Sage Salvia officinalis Mountain Savory Satureja Montana Chaste tree Vitex agnus castus
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: Oregano Origanum vulgare Lavender Lavandula officinalis Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Basil Ocimum basilicum
Types of Certification: Organic certificate for all mentioned plants, IMO Switzerland.
70 Additional information: Besides above mentioned products, “Roing” is engaged in processing and packaging of the following: • Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios etc.) • Dried fruits (raisins, figs, apricot etc.) • Powdered products (pepper, cocoa, etc) • Raw loose products (rice, beans, sugar etc) • Catering package sugar
71 “Smrčak” company is involved in buying, processing and sale of mushrooms and is entirely export oriented. The company has IMO organic production certificate from Switzerland and has been exporting since 1997. Address: Kralja Petra bb Zvornik 75400 North-East Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 56 211 109 Fax: +387 56 210 365 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: www.smrcak.freehomepage.com
Contact person - export & domestic: Miladin Mijatović Communication (language): English
72 73 “Šumski plod” is engaged in collecting, processing and export of wild mushrooms and wild forest products. They have been exporting since 2000. Collecting and processing is organically certifified by KRAV, a Swedish certifier. Address: Najkovići 13 Prozor,Rama 88440 North Herzegovina Tel: +387 36 770 332 Fax: +387 36 770 332 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person - export: Ramiza Đogić Communication (language): German Contact person - domestic: Mirza Đogić
Wild mushrooms collected: Boletus Boletus edulis Chanterelle Chantarellus cibarius Morels Morchella sp. Tooth fungi Hydnellum ferrugineum Black chanterelle Craterellus cornucopioides Caesar’s mushroom Amanita caesarea
Wild fruit berries collected: Black currant Vaccinum myrtilis Strawberry Fragaria vesca Blackberry Rubus fruticocus Raspberry Rubus idaeus
74 75 “Terra Eco“ company is involved in collecting and production of wild medicinal plants and mushrooms. Address: Ljudevita Gaja 6 Kupres 80320 Central Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 34 274 094 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person - export: Ivo Lovrić Communication (language): English Contact person - domestic: Ivo i Josip Lovrić
76 77 The main activity of the company “Vextra” is collection, processing and sales of medicinal and aromatic plants. They produce 139 pure herbal teas and 86 herbal tea mixtures, 50 types of herbal drops/tinctures, 25 types of herbal ointments etc. Address: Dr. Ante Starčevića 38 Mostar 88000 South Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 36 347 634 Fax: +387 36 347 634 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person - export: Ljubica Rajić Communication (language): Italian Contact person - domestic: Zdravko Rajić
Wild plants collected: Sage Salvia officinalis Immortelle Helicrysum italicum Germander Teucrium montanum St. John’s Wort Hypericum perforatum Balm Melissa officinalis Nettle Urtica dioica Common yarrow Achillea millefolium Marjoram Marjorana hortensis Centaury Erythreae centarium Littleleaf linden Tilia cordata Iceland moss Lichen islandicus Thyme Thymus serpyllum
And 80 other kinds of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Minimum quantity per order (export): 5 tons
78 Additional information: The company is planning to start with cultivation of Gentian (Gentiana lutea), Leopard’s Bane (Arnica Montana) and Willow herb (Epilobii parviflorum).
79 The cooperative is engaged in the purchase and processing of wild medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as the production of essential oils. It is one of the rare companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina engaged in the production of transplants of medicinal and aromatic plants. ZZ “Agriplod” is in the process of obtaining an organic certificate from the Swedish certifier KRAV for organic production of wild medicinal and aromatic plants and essential oils. The cooperative is producing medicinal and aromatic transplants and in future to offer services of machine sowing of medicinal and aromatic plants transplants as well as field delivery. They are planning to begin produ- cing herbal tea bags for sale to consumers. The production of vegetables with organic certificate issued by KRAV and AIAB is in the process and the production of fruits and grapes is in the plan for the next year. Address: Gorica bb Stolac 88360 South Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 36 853 758 Fax: +387 36 853 758 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person - export: Minva Hasić Communication (language): English Contact person - domestic: Enver Zele
Wild plants collected: Sage Salvia officinalis Immortelle Helycrhrisum italicum Juniper berry Juniperus communis Scotch heather Calluna vulgaris Chaste tree Vitex agnus castus Wormwood Arthemisia absinthium
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: Lavender Lavandula officinalis Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Balm Melissa officinalis
Types of Certification: In the process of obtaining the certificate for organic production of wild medicinal and aromatic plants from KRAV Sweden.
80 81 “Agrokoop” Cooperative is engaged in the purchase, processing, trade and export of mushrooms and wild forest products, collected on the Romanija plateau. They have been exporting since 2002. Address: Podromanija b.b. Sokolac 71350 East Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 57 444 114 Fax: +387 57 444 114 E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person - export: Ivana Dobrilović Communication (language): English Contact person - domestic: Nada Dobrilović
Wild mushrooms/wild forest products collected: Mushroooms Wild forest products Morels Morchella spp Juniper Juniperus communis Chanterelle Cantharellus cibarius Rose Hip Rosa canina Boletus Boletus edulis Saffron Milk Cap Lactarius deliciosus
82 83 The activities of “Radobolja” cooperative are buying, trading and exporting of medicinal and aromatic plants. They have been exporting since 1999.All plants are collected in Herzegovina region. Address: Maršala Tita 132 Mostar 88000 South Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 36 550 739 Fax: +387 36 550 739
Contact person - export & domestic: Ćazim Burić Communication (language): English
Wild plants collected: Sage Salvia officinalis Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva ursi Iceland moss Cetraria islandica Mountain savory Calluna vulgaris Germander Teucrium montanum St. John’s Wort Hypericum perforatum Plantain Plantago major, P. lanceolata Linden Tilia tomentosa Little leaf linden Tilia cordata Immortelle Helychrisum italicum Yarrow Achillea millefolium Rose Hip Rosa canina Blueberry Vaccinium myrtillus
Medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated: The cooperative is planning to cultivate mint and lemon balm.
84 85 “Zelengora” Cooperative from Foča is involved in purchasing wild medicinal plants, mushrooms and wild forest fruits. The raw plants are then processed and sold to both domestic and foreign markets. They have been expor- ting since their foundation in 1952. All products are intended for further processing in food and pharmaceutical industry. Address: Kralja Petra br. 6 73300 Foča East Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 58 210 250, 210 165 Fax: +387 58 210 – 540
Contact person - export & domestic: Milenko Vladičić Communication (language): English
Wild plants/mushrooms/forest products collected: Medicinal plants Mushrooms Black lime Tilia platyphyllus Boletus Boletus edulis White lime Tilia cordata Chanterelle Cantharellus cibarius Violet Viola odorata Morel Morchella sp. Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Black horn Craterellus cornucopioides Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla Saffron Milk Cap Lactarius deliciosus Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara Yarrow Achilea millefolium Elder Sambucus nigra Wild forest fruits Daisy Bellis perennis Rose Hip Rosa canina Mistletoe Viscum album Juniper Juniperus communis Iceland moss Centraria islandica Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna St John’s Wort Hypericum perforatum Peppermint Menthe piperita
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