Catalogue Medicinal &Aromatic Plants |Mushrooms |Forest Fruits Essential &

2013 Catalogue Medicinal & Aromatic Plants | Mushrooms | Forest Fruits

Prepared by: Preparation and printing of this publication been supported by: Foreign Trade Chamber of USAID/Sida FARMA Circulation: 1500 , January 2013

Link for download: http://www.bosniafarma.ba/en/documents/catalogue/ CONTENT: PRODUCERS’ CATALOGUE INCLUDES INFO ON:

- FOREWORD: FOREIGN TRADE CHAMBER OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - ANĐELIĆ, - LJEKOBILJE, TREBINJE

- ABOUT THE USAID/Sida FARMA PROJECT - APOTEKE MATIJA, - NEVEN, - AROME, MOSTAR - OPZ AGROFARM, ŽEPČE - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – GENERAL INFO - ASSOCIATION BRUSNICA, - PRIRODNO BILJE, - BH MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS - BIO BRAND, - ROING, LJUBUŠKI

- PRODUCERS’ CATALOGUE - BIONATURA, BREZA - SMRČAK,

- CYDONIA, GRAČANICA - ŠUMSKI PLOD, PROZOR-

- EDEN AROMA, - VEXTRA, MOSTAR

- ELMAR AROMA CARE, BILEĆA - WOMEN ASSOCIATION 1, SKELANI

- ELMAR, TREBINJE - ZZ TERRAPRIM,

- FAVEDA, SARAJEVO

- HALILOVIĆ, ILIJAŠ

- HEKO,

- INSIEME,

- LAMARUŽ, 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 Even today, despite the existance of advanced As an alternative to the wild collection, USAID/ International Development (USAID) and Swedish agricultural systems, the collection of MAPs is Sida FARMA supports a growing interest in the Development Agency (Sida) have been partners a significant economic activity in rural areas of cultivation rather than wild collection of MAPs. in a four-year Program of Fostering Agricultural BiH. This is the result of the demand of the MAPs Markets Activity (FARMA). based processing industry, and the need for a It is believed that in Bosnia and Herzegovina larger and more steady supply of high quality The goal of the project is rapid, sustainable there are over 700 varieties of MAPs, out raw materials. An additional benefit is that the and broad-based economic growth through of which 200 are harvested for commercial controlled cultivation of MAPs reduces the demand-driven interventions aimed at improving purposes. The sector includes more than unsustainable collection of wild plants which the competitiveness of BiH agricultural producers 50 companies operating in the business of might otherwise become endangered. For that and agribusiness enterprises. The purpose production and processing of MAPs, forest reason, the USAID/Sida FARMA project has of the Project is to expand environmentally fruits and mushrooms. Between 1,500 and organized a number of activities to promote the sustainable production, processing and sales of 9,000 tons of different MAPs, forest fruits and cultivation of MAPs. value-added agricultural products. mushrooms are collected annually, which are The USAID/Sida FARMA project supports mainly dried or distilled for export. With USAID/ processors to advance their production USAID/Sida FARMA recognizes the potential Sida FARMA’s assistance the production of final processes and technologies, in order to of the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) products for export is increasing. Medicinal and become competitive in the domestic and sector, as a sector that greatly contributes to the aromatic plants, forest fruits and mushrooms international markets. The project’s support for development of the local and national economy are among the few BiH agricultural products that producing this catalogue is to help interested of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). have a positive trade balance. buyers identify potential BiH business partners in the MAP sector.

For more informations please visit: www.bosniafarma.ba Bosnia & Herzegovina

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), (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 (932 km) on the north and west, (312 km) and Montenegro (215 km) to the east and the 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 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 BH MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS

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 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. Producers’ Catalogue 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, ANĐELIĆ, TREBINJE 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 Anđelić, was founded in 1996, and is engaged in purchase and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants canina), and Blueberry (Vaccínium myrtíllus). 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 , 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] APOTEKE MATIJA, MOSTAR Apoteke 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 Contact

Zainteresovani smo za kontakte i saradnju sa kom- AROME, MOSTAR panijama koje žele naše proizvode direktno ili preko ovlaštenih predstavnika. Spremni smo odgovoriti na sve zahtjeve vezane za preradu i kvalitet proizvoda, u The company Arome was founded in 2009, and is engaged in the skladu sa potrebama kupaca. cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. Arome grows organic SMRČAK D.O.O. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Karakaj bb, 75400 Zvornik on 50 hectares, and Rosemary p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685 (Rosmarinus officinalis) on 2 hectares. [email protected], http://www.smrcak.com 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 Contact

Zainteresovani smo za kontakte i saradnju sa kom- In order to provide good quality and to certify panijama koje žele naše proizvode direktno ili preko products accrding to the European standards, it is a ovlaštenih predstavnika. Spremni smo odgovoriti na must to organize education of wider population that sve zahtjeve vezane za preradu i kvalitet proizvoda, u is involved in exploitation, production and processing skladu sa potrebama kupaca. of medicinal and aromatic plants. Our goal is to find rational solutions in organizing and gathering population in the Association to get joint approach SMRČAK D.O.O. for the cultivation of secondary non-wood forest Karakaj bb, 75400 Zvornik products. p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685 [email protected], http://www.smrcak.com 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. 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 MEMBER OF: 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 BIO BRAND, JABLANICA

Bio 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. Itis 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. 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).

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’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, BREZA

The Bionatura company was founded in 1997, with the main activity of production of dried and fresh conventional Bionatura production assortment consists of organic grains, organic flour, pasta, forest fruits and cereals. pasta. During 2003 the company expanded its production to organic cultivation and processing of crops, The production and processing are certified by Organska Kontrola (OK), BiH organic certifying body. 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, 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, KLADANJ Eden 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 offers significant quantities of immortelle hydrolates, with high percentage of immortelle essential oil:

• Liquid immortelle

(Helichrysum italicum),

• Arnica (Arnica montana) The main products are hair, facial and body care, mouth wash, hair and body cleansers, • Wild pomegranate herbal oils and macerates (herbal solutions in oil), herbal butters, fruit juices, fruit vinegar (Punica granatum) and balsamic vinegar.

ELMAR AROMA CARE, BILEĆA The company Elmar Aroma Care was founded in 2008, by the owner with broad experience gained in another The main markets are and EU countries as well as the countries from the region. A small portion company in the same business. The company is engaged in the processing of medicinal, aromatic plants and of the production is marketed to the Middle East. Raw materials / essential oils, extracts, hydrolates and secondary non-wood forest products, with the focus on organic cosmetic products, food products and natural macerates are intended for cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies and the food industry, while final products are intended for broad consumption. beverages. The whole cycle, from the raw material collection to the processing into the final product is done The company possesses ECOCERT, IMO-NaTrue and NOP certificates. within the company.

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 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). Elmar essential oils 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 ELMAR, TREBINJE is: Sage (Salvia officinalis), Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum), Juniper berry (Juniperus communis), Ramson (Allium ursinum), Savory (Satureja Montana) and Common Butterbur (Petasites hybridus). Elmar, Trebinje is engaged in purchasing and processing of wild medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as Based on customer requests, Elmar can offer high variety of organic hydrolates (EU, NOP). the production of essential oils, hydrolates and the production of liquid extracts. The production is in line with Elmar exports products all over the world, including EU, USA, Canada, Australia, Israel, Switzerland, Korea, the organic, EU and NOP standards and all the products are certified by IMO-CONTROL Switzerland. The China, Turkey and . company was established in 1999.

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

Medicinal and aromatic plants are collected on ecologically clean mountains, for which Bosnia and FAVEDA, SARAJEVO Herzegovina is known. Faveda is a private company, established in 1988. It is engaged in the collection and processing of mostly The product assortment consists of some 100 varieties of medicinal and aromatic plants, packaged as 50, wild medicinal and aromatic plants. Its goal is to make the connection between traditional and scientific use 100 and 1000 grams bags, herbal tea mixtures intended to prevent and or remedy different ailments, as well of medicinal and aromatic plants, under close supervision of pharmacists, medicinal doctors and biologists. as everyday herbal tea mixtures. Most of the herbal teas and mixtures are exported to . U svom radu koristimo ljekovito bilje prikupljeno na FAVEDA, Jukićeva 40, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina, t: +387 33 486 761, +387 61 606 212, [email protected],, www.faveda.ba 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 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 HALILOVIĆ, SARAJEVO exports products throughout the world. The company is also engaged in cultivation of medicinal and aromatic HALILOVIĆ is a private company established in 1983 in Ilijaš near Sarajevo. The processing facilities and plants: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomila), Mint (Menta piperita), Balm (Melissa officinalis); grains, such as plantations (150 ha) are located in Nišići plateau (1000 m above the sea) near Sarajevo.This is a rural area of Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and different vegetables. 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 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], aromatic plants. www.bio-halilovic.com 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, BUGOJNO Heko 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.

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 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, BRATUNAC The 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).

INSIEME, Ulica S. Save bb, 75240 Bratunac, t/f: +387 56 410 013, Skype: cooperativainsieme, [email protected], www.coop-insieme.com 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 is engaged in the production of hand-made natural soaps, hydrolates, scented sachets and bathing The leading soaps are: lavender soap, intended for impure and oily skin combined with lavender hydrolate; salt. The production was initiated in 2009, and has recorded significant success and growth in the market of cinnamon soap to reduce cellulite; immortelle soap, which is excellent for skin regeneration, and olive oil Bosnia and Herzegovina. The soaps are made of pure olive oil with the addition of essential oils, dried flowers soap with goat’s milk, which is good for damaged and dehydrated skin. and herbs.

U svom radu koristimo ljekovito bilje prikupljeno na LAMARUŽ, Sovići bb, 88345 Sovići, t +387 63 327 720; +387 39 661 511, [email protected], www.lamaruz.com To its buyers Ljekobilje offers filter bags, classic and MEMBER OF: 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 LJEKOBILJE, TREBINJE italicum). Ljekobilje was founded in 1999 in Trebinje with the production and processing capacity in , 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.

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 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, RUDO NEVEN 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.

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

Zainteresovani smo za kontakte i saradnju sa kom- OPZ AGROFARM, panijama koje žele naše proizvode direktno ili preko ŽEPČE ovlaštenih predstavnika. Spremni smo odgovoriti na The agriculture cooperative “Agrofarm” sve zahtjeve vezane za preradu i kvalitet proizvoda, u from Žepče was founded in 2005, skladu sa potrebama kupaca. and is engaged in the production of essential oils of Balm (Melissa SMRČAK D.O.O. officinalis) and Conifers (Pinus sp., Karakaj bb, 75400 Zvornik Abies alba, Juniperus communis, p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685 Thuja). All quantities are exported to the USA. Essential oils produced are [email protected], http://www.smrcak.com 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 MEMBER OF: 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 MEMBER OF:

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, BANJA LUKA Prirodno 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.

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

Zainteresovani 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. ROING, LJUBUŠKI SMRČAK D.O.O. Karakaj bb, 75400 Zvornik p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685 Roing is an export oriented private company, [email protected], http://www.smrcak.com 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 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, SMRČAK, ZVORNIK which is demonstrated by the excellent quality of the products. Since 2002 Smrčak has had a certificate for SMRČAK is located in Zvornik in the North-East part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company was founded in organic production issued by Biosuisse, as well as HACCP, ISO 9001:2008, and Fair Wild certificates. The 1992, based on activities of buying and storing product since 1982. This demonstrates the company’s broad product quality can be confirmed by the buyers from Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and France. Smrčak experience and tradition in business. The activities of the company are the collection, processing and trade of has also continuously been present at different bio fairs in Paris, Nuremberg and Bologne, where its products mushrooms, medicinal plants, secondary non – wood forest products, fruits, and vegetables. Smrčak is one have been positively praised. Smrčak is interested in cooperation with companies that wish to purchase of the most important companies from BiH engaged in this business. Smrčak has over 20 buy up stations, directly or through agents. The company will customize products according to the buyer’s requests related to involving over 1000 collectors under signed contracts. 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 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, PROZOR - RAMA The 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.

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

VEXTRA, Dr. Ante Starčevića 38, 88000 Mostar, t/f: +387 36 347 634, [email protected], www.vextra.ba WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION PODRINJE 1 SKELANI,

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] Contact

Zainteresovani smo za kontakte i saradnju sa kom- ZZ TERRAPRIM, panijama koje žele naše proizvode direktno ili preko KAKANJ ovlaštenih predstavnika. Spremni smo odgovoriti na sve zahtjeve vezane za preradu i kvalitet proizvoda, u skladu sa potrebama kupaca. Agricultural Cooperative Terraprim was founded in 2006 and is engaged SMRČAK D.O.O. in purchase and processing of Karakaj bb, 75400 Zvornik medicinal and aromatic plants, forest p: +387 56 210 365; +387 56 263 685 fruits and mushroom, as well as [email protected], http://www.smrcak.com 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]

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