Armenian Organic & Natural Products
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CATALOGUE ARMENIAN ORGANIC & NATURAL PRODUCTS ABOUT ARMENIA Armenia boasts an extremely rich variety of both biodiversity and landscapes, reflecting the variety in geology and altitudes found within the country. Altitudes vary between 1000 - 2500 m above sea level, and it is located on the same geographical latitude as countries such as Spain, Italy and Greece. Its flora is so diverse and for centuries, its inhabitants have been able to fight against illnesses, wounds and even aging thanks to its variety of healing plants. 307 days of sunlight combined with alpine pastures and crystal-clear spring water from its mountains make Armenia a natural birthplace for your organic products. The agricultural sector contributes to Armeniaʼs economy with LORI about 20% of the countryʼs GDP and employs around 45% of SHIRAK TAVUSH its population. The growing market for organic produce and an internationally accredited certification body make organic production more profitable and accessible. ARAGATSOTN KOTAYK The vast available regions convenient for organic agriculture YEREVAN include arable land and wild areas. Developing organic ARMAVIR GEGHARKUNIK agriculture is also a priority for the Government and tax ARARAT incentives ensure high return for investment. With minimal VAYOTS DZOR custom fees Armenia can be your gate to the EAEU market of more than 180 million consumers. SYUNIK The information presented in this catalogue is as of January 2019. Most of the operators are certified by ECOGLOBE LLC. For updated information on the certification status please check their website: http://ecoglobe.com/ CONTENT HONEY AND HONEY PRODUCTS PAGE 6-20 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (FRESH AND PROCESSED) PAGE 21-41 BERRIES (FRESH AND PROCESSED) PAGE 42-50 HERBS PAGE 51-58 OTHER (LEGUMES, GRAINS, FERTILIZER, OLIVE OIL AND COSMETICS) PAGE 59-71 HONEY AND HONEY PRODUCTS PRODUCTS & SERVICES MERSARER HOLDING LLC ORGANIC honey and honey products OVERVIEW MERSARER Holding LLC is engaged in the honey production in Armenia. We base our work on the fundamentals of family values when communicating with our beekeepersʼ network. We maintain the traditions of the beekeeping expertise and technological innovation. MERSARER Holding LLC owns and operates a number of beehives itself; however, 95% of the honey we present has been sourced by a local network of beekeepers all over Armenia. The company supports the beekeepers all year round by providing them with new beekeeping techniques, advanced natural and ORGANIC medical treatments for the bee colonies, as well as due financial support to ensure the expansion of the hives. The Honey.am brand offers the best of ORGANIC and natural honey. Currently, it has 26 different products. The honey varies in color and taste composition due to the “residence” of the bee breeds and the endemic vegetation of the surrounding land. CERTIFICATION ADDRESS CONTACTS Certified EU and USDA 21 Nairi Zaryan Street, George Tabakyan NOP ORGANIC for honey Yerevan, Armenia, [email protected] processing and export since 2014 0051 www.honey.am +374 94 52 69 84; +374 77 52 69 84 6 PRODUCTS & SERVICES AND LLC ORGANIC honey and ORGANIC cream honey Apple varieties (Granny Smith, Jona Gold, Golden Delicious) OVERVIEW AND LLC was established in 2014 and is engaged in gardening and beekeeping. The company collaborates with leading European organizations that produce modern beekeeping materials and technologies. The honey Pamp is produced in the highlands of the Armenian province of Syunik, specifically within the alpine meadows located at a height of 1,800 to 2,500 meters above sea level. The main sources of the honey are the various vivid flowers and lush plants found in the region, containing numerous medicinal and beneficial properties. The ORGANIC honey Pamp is created at the crossroads of traditional honey and modern equipment. Almost the whole honey products are being exported. In every jar there is a whole range of tastes found within the Armenian wilderness and nature. CERTIFICATION ADDRESS CONTACTS Certified USDA NOP Ishkhanasar Village, Arsen Galstyan ORGANIC for honey Syunik Region, Armenia [email protected] processing and export since 2016 Pavstos Buzand St., 1/3 Building , www.and.am Yerevan, Armenia, 0010 +374 10 52 26 10; +374 93 40 37 90 7 PRODUCTS & SERVICES IBARI LLC ORGANIC honey OVERVIEW Ibari LLC, established in 2017, cooperates with professional beekeepers who create raw honey in perfect, isolated and untouched areas, where nature is abundant with wildflowers. This ORGANIC honey is harvested with extreme care, 100% pure, natural, unheated, gently filtered and unprocessed, fresh from the hives. As a result we have a superior, energy packed honey with the highest possible level of live enzimes, minerals , antioxidants and vitamins. Its award-winning, nature-inspired, unique packaging imitates the real honey hives from the nature. This high quality product will make a perfect gift- souvenir for people who appreciate the nature and taste of ORGANIC honey. CERTIFICATION ADDRESS CONTACTS Certified Armenian ORGANIC 10A H. Nersisyan St., Stepan Avanesyan EU and USDA NOP ORGANIC for honey Yerevan 0014, Armenia [email protected] processing and export since 2018 www.wild-hive.com +374 11 366 008; +374 93 901 390 8 PRODUCTS & SERVICES SAMVEL MKHITARYAN ORGANIC honey and propolis FARMER GROUP Hosting of agrotourists in apiaries OVERVIEW SAMVEL MKHITARYAN FARMER GROUP was established in 2016 and is engaged in ORGANIC beekeeping, production of ORGANIC honey and other honey of mountains honey products. Our group consists of 4 experienced beekeepers. We proudly introduce our quality honey products under HOM brand name in the local market and are planning to expand our production for export opportunities. The apiaries are located in the remote areas of Saralanj Village, Lori Region, up in the alpine mountains, at the height of about 1,800m. This virgin and rich nature inspires the bees to produce ORGANIC honey and honey products of the best possible taste you can ever find... CERTIFICATION ADDRESS CONTACTS Since 2017 in conversion 7 Lorva Street, Samvel Mkhitaryan to ORGANIC certification Vanadzor, Lori Region, [email protected] for primary production Armenia, 2009 +374 96 75 57 45 +374 94 65 57 45 9 PRODUCTS & SERVICES SAMVEL AVAGYAN ORGANIC honey and honey products OVERVIEW The founders of BEELER LLC started their beekeeping business as a hobby in 2000 with only 10 beehives. The business gradually grew and prospered. Now they own over 180 beehives, enjoy good reputation and trust among their clients. They believe they do good work for people. The honey is introduced under the brand GOLD BEE. The multi-flower honey, also known as wildflower honey, is different from other varieties of honey and has unique energizing and healing properties. Darker in color and with more health benefits compared to honey of a lighter color, multi- flower honey is mild in flavor. The ORGANIC honey produced by honey bees impregnated by immense health benefits. It is capable of defying aging and multiple health disorders, and is a great source of different microelements and vitamins necessary in our daily diet can aptly be called “elixir of health”. CERTIFICATION ADDRESS CONTACTS Since 2016 in conversion 5 Street, 11 House, Samvel Avagyan to ORGANIC certification Geghashen Village [email protected] for primary production Kotayk Region, Armenia, 2217 +374 98 38 02 03 +374 43 01 01 53 10 PRODUCTS & SERVICES HRAHAT SIMONYAN ORGANIC honey and honey products OVERVIEW I started artisanal honey production since 1974 in the highlands of Lori Region with only 20 beehives and learned the secret techniques of honey- making from my father. After losing my whole family in the ruins of the devastating earthquake in Lori region in 1988 , I regained my joy from my bees, as I never gave up the work, which helped me to recover and understand the true essence of life… Nowadays, I have increased the number of my beehives up to 300, hence, increasing the production of ORGANICALLY certified. HOLA is a premium product pure, unadulterated, just the way the bees make it and it also crystallizes naturally. ʻʼThe unique taste of mixed flower honey - HOLA reflects my true dedication and undisputed love to my bees and natureʼʼ. Experienced beekeeper Hrahat Simonyan CERTIFICATION ADDRESS CONTACTS Since 2017 in conversion 257 Aygestan Street, Hrahat Simonyan to ORGANIC certification Spitak, Lori Region, [email protected] for primary production Armenia +374 94 56 26 04 +374 96 56 26 04 11 PRODUCTS & SERVICES ARTUR AMIRKHANYAN ORGANIC Honey OVERVIEW ANUKI is an ORGANIC artisanal, local honey which has natural variation that gives it characteristic colour and flavour. ANUKI is named after the daughter of the young beekeeper Arthur Amirkhanyan who has started his apiculture business since 2007. He repatriated to his homeland Armenia and has rapidly grown the production volumes up over the past years. He breeds his bees in Kalavan village, which is a magnificent eco-touristic area capped with high mountains and detached from any flow of industrial pollutants. Since the target market is mainly eco-tourists in Kalavan, Arthur Amirkhanyan intends to keep the number of hives intact as to not affect the quality of their product, or be incompatible with his work ethics. ANUKI is a premium product that is as good as it can be and we guarantee to keep it that way! CERTIFICATION ADDRESS CONTACTS Since 2017 in conversion 2 St., House 16, Artur Amirkhanyan to ORGANIC certification Kalavan Village, [email protected] for primary production Gegharkunik Region, Armenia +374 98 46 77 60 +374 98 88 77 39 12 PRODUCTS & SERVICES VARDAN KOCHARYAN ORGANIC multiflower honey OVERVIEW ALPIA NATURAL HONEY is produced in the highlands of Armenia, on the Southwestern slopes of the Geghama Mountains at an altitude of 2,100 meters above the sea where the honey bees are free from any medications. The area has its own charm and is rich with variety of herbal flowers and blossoms which create a unique taste and exclusive flavor.