The main award at the largest regional gastronomic fair, the 17th Fair of Ethnic Food and Drinks, “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINK – BRAND FROM SERBIA” was given to a dairy factory Suvobor d.o.o. Pranjani for their range of products made from cow’s milk.

In addition to the main award, a series of awards and recognitions were given to food and beverage producers in various categories.

Product Group: DAIRY PRODUCTS

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer PG Ljilja Janić, Belgrade, for the product Žica cheese
  • Manufacturer PG Darovi Rtnja, Rtanj, for the product Vlaški cheese in wine
  • PTP Kupres-Milch, Kupres B&H, for the product Kupreški goat premium cheese
  • PTP Kupres-Milch, Kupres B&H, for the product Kupres smoked cheese
  • Manufacturer PG Jovica Radovanović – Sirart, Ub, for the product Haloumi
  • Dairy School, Pirot, for the product Pirotski cheese made from cow’s milk
  • Manufacturer Piroćanci d.o.o., Pirot, for the product yellow cheese from goat and sheep milk
  • Manufacturer Dynamis d.o.o.- Nana Kaas, Belgrade, for the product Nana Kaas goat cheese – parmesan
  • Manufacturer PG Stojanović, Babušnica, for the product Lužnička vurda
  • Manufacturer Stara Hercegovačka kuća, Belgrade, for the product Torotan – cheese from “mješina” (cheese aged in animal skin treated with salt –“mješina”)
  • Manufacturer PG Ivan Lazarević, for the product Goat cheese in olive oil with a hint of mint
  • Manufacturer Dairy “Naša Zlatka”, Kriva reka, for the product Semi-fat soft cheese – fresh cheese
  • Society of Serbian Households, PG Bralović, Pranjani, for the product soft/fresh kaymak

Special recognition for continuous quality:

  • Manufacturer PG Momčilo Budimirović, Glušci, for goat cheese in oak bark
  • Manufacturer dairy factory Granice, Mladenovac, for the product Yogurt – fermented milk product with min. 2.8% milk fat
  • Manufacturer Ekofil – dairy factory Homolje, for the product Urda

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer PG Dragan Subin, Farm of Goats Subin, Dolovo, for the product semi-hard goat cheese with various additions
  • Manufacturer PG Jovica Radovanović – Sirart, Ub, for the product Cheese with rose petals
  • PG Nikolić, Babušnica, for the product Babušnička Vurda
  • Manufacturer Biomlek d.o.o., for the range of products from cow’s milk
  • SDS Property Solution farm, Bela Reka, for the product Mozzarella
  • Manufacturer dairy factory Suvobor d.o.o., Pranjani, for the range of products from cow’s milk

PRODUCT GROUP: MEAT PRODUCTS

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer PR Karol Horvat, Bački Petrovac, for Petrovački kulen
  • Branimir Rakić, PR Meat Products Manufacturing, Bačinci, for the product dried Srem sausage
  • SDS Property Solutions Farm, Bela Reka, for the products beef ribeye and black angus burger
  • Manufacturer Iz dedine pušnice, Irig, for the product homemade Mangalica dried sausage
  • Manufacturer PR Karol Horvat, Bački Petrovac, for the product pressed ham and head

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer Bojčin Eko Tours, Bojčin, for a range of cured meat products made from Mangalica pork
  • Manufacturer Avellana Foods, Zemun, for the product meze kulen
  • Tasting Center Boemska Potkovica, Pirot, for the product Boemska Potkovica
  • Branimir Rakić, PR Meat Products Manufacturing, Bačinci, for the product Kulen in casing
  • PR Aćimović Momčilo, Dudovica, for a range of cured meat products made from Mangalica pork
  • PR S&S Čuvari Tradicije, Bokovče, for the product Vlaška Magija – a ready-to-eat meat dish

PRODUCT GROUP: FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer “Zlatni Ram 031”, Arilje, for cloudy cold-pressed blackberry juice
  • Manufacturer Nero-Eko-Imuno-Koncept, Carevac, for cold-pressed aronia juice
  • Manufacturer PG Panić, Bačka Palanka, for aronia juice
  • Society of Serbian Households, Milica Rajčević, Pranjani, for apricot nectar juice
  • Manufacturer PG Aleksandar Ćatić, Zemun, for aronia syrup

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer OZZ Agro Eko Voće, Arilje, for raspberry juice 100% fruit
  • Manufacturer Pčelinjaci Stanković, Mladenovac, for medlar and quince juices with honey
  • Manufacturer Dorijan Mohora, PR Samo voće, Kovin, for pear and apple fruit juices

PRODUCT GROUP: WINES

Special Recognition:

  • Winery  Čubra, Negotin, for the still dry white wine Chardonnay 2019
  • Winery  Dve Parcele – family-owned mini winery PG Zoran Pupazić, Neresnica, for Chardonnay
  • Koreni Winery, Firma Ranč Ljutovac, for the red wine Barrique

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Ambelos d.o.o. Winery Požarevac, for the red wine Ambelos Prokupac

PRODUCT GROUP: SPIRITS

Special Recognition:

  • Family Distillery Knežević, Banatsko Karađorđevo, for plum brandy (šljivovica)
  • SDS Property Solution, Bela Reka Farm, for blueberry rakija

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Distillery “Golijska suza,” Raška, for rakija Golijska suza
  • Banduka Distillery, Prokuplje, for juniper, pear, and mastic brandies (rakija)
  • Nelvas-Maks PTR Deda Vasina distillery, Leskovac, for Deda Vasina plum and quince brandies (rakija)

PRODUCT GROUP: BREAD, PASTRIES, PASTA, CAKES, etc.

Special Recognition:

  • Women’s Association Novoseljanke/Boboacele, Banatsko Novo Selo, for Homemade Bread with Bran
  • Manufacturer Bio Concept d.o.o., Barajevo, for products buckwheat sourdough bread and fruit bread
  • Manufacturer PG Joković Jelena, Priboj, for products whole grain flour from buckwheat, rye, and corn
  • Manufacturer PR Vera Lazović – Vodenica Dren, Village Ključ, for products whole grain spelt and buckwheat flour
  • Manufacturer Serbian Households Society, Kristina Domljanović, Pranjani, for product vanilla cookies
  • Manufacturer PG Klekovača, RS Krajina, for products corn flour and mix for fritters
  • PG Dejan Đukić, Crepaja, for product red corn kačamak
  • Tourist Organization Lazarevac, Women’s Activity Lazarevac – Cake Shop, Lajkovac, for products Cakes: vanilice, peach-shaped cookies, and chocolate muffins
  • Manufacturer PG Danijela Simonović, Association “Tradition Through Centuries”, Gračanica, for product Kosovska strugana pogača (layered bread)
  • Manufacturer ZTUR Nana Prom, Užice, for product Stevian Dark

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer SZR Makaron, Novi Beograd, for product kamut pasta

PRODUCT GROUP: BEERS

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer Aleksandar & Friedrich Brewery d.o.o., Krupaja – Žagubica, Homolje beer, for light lager beer
  • Manufacturer Geto Brewery, Kraljevo, for Alibi (lager) craft beer
  • Manufacturer Futurisimo, Leskovac, for Leskovac light beer
  • Manufacturer Stara Hercegovačka kuća, Belgrade, for Herzegovinian beer

PRODUCT GROUP: FRUIT PRODUCTS

Subgroup: JAMS, MARMALADES, PRESERVES

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer RPG Vulović, Svileuva, for plum “slatko”
  • Manufacturer PG Goca Jagodica, Natalinci, for plum “slatko” filled with walnuts
  • Manufacturer Naša Bajka ArMal, Igroš, for wild blueberry “slatko”
  • Manufacturer Baba Julina Kujna, Selo Bajevac, for homemade “slatko” lubedinja
  • Association of Ethno Housewives Milica Stojković, Lazarevac, for hot pepper “slatko”
  • Manufacturer Jelena Jovanović PR 100% Natural, Blace, for sugar-free plum preserve
  • Manufacturer PG Domaći ukusi Lazarevac, for sugar-free preserve
  • Manufacturer RPG Vulović, Svileuva, for cornelian cherry jam
  • Manufacturer Sofi-Pro, Leskovac, for 100% fruit spread – sugar-free plum
  • Manufacturer PG Joković Jelena, Jošanička banja, for raspberry jam and “slatko”
  • Manufacturer Municipality of Medveđa, Jelena Miletić, Zavičaj u tegli, for homemade sour cherry “slatko” with rum
  • Manufacturer PG Nedić, Galović, Mačva, for pitted dried plums
  • Manufacturer PG Đorđević, Vlasinsko jezero, for pine cone “slatko”
  • Manufacturer PG Živković, Družetić, for dried plums
  • Agricultural Cooperative “Zubin Potok”, Zubin Potok, for dried strawberries
  • Manufacturer PG Đorđević, Vlasinsko jezero, for nettle tincture
  • Organic Farm Vlačić, Trebinje, for fig preserve

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer PG Marina Nedović, Blace, for plum “slatko”
  • Manufacturer OZZ Agro Eko Voće, Arilje, for raspberry jam

PRODUCT GROUP: VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

Subgroup – Ajvar

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer Rural Tourist Society, Babušnica, for the product homemade mild ajvar
  • Manufacturer PG Dragiša Filipović, Paraćin, for the product ajvar made from roasted peppers
  • Manufacturer Fruit Cooperative “Magic Fruits,” Belgrade, for the product hot ajvar
  • Manufacturer Baba Julina kujna, Village of Bajevac, for the product homemade hot ajvar
  • Manufacturer PG Vujičić Biljana, Blace, for the product homemade hot ajvar
  • Manufacturer Our Fairytale ArMal, Igroš, for the product hot ajvar

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer Sofi-Pro, Turekovac, for the product homemade mild ajvar
  • Manufacturer Municipality of Medveđa, Hometown in a Jar Jelena Miletić, Medveđa, for the product hot chopped ajvar
  • Manufacturer PR Tatin Dukat, Leskovac, for the product hot homemade leskovački ajvar

Subgroup: Ljutenica, Dried Vegetables, and Pickled Winter Food

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer PBG Krstić, Bojnik, for the product Leskovačka ljutenica
  • Manufacturer PR Tatin Dukat, Leskovac, for the product Leskovačka ljutenica
  • Agricultural Cooperative Povrtar Beograd, Borča, for fresh vegetables
  • Manufacturer “Problem” Dušan Tašović, Knić, for the product little problem for hot peppers
  • Manufacturer PG Stanišić Jasmina, Obrenovac, for the product Jalapeno sauce
  • Manufacturer Baba Julina Kujna, Selo Bajevac, for the product Homemade Somborka – Grilled
  • Manufacturer PG Dragoslav Milić, Kučevo, for the product Homolje Marinated Mushrooms

Subgroup: Spice Blends and Medicinal Herbs

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer Kopriva Product Organic (Liostep), Kosovska Kamenica, for the product freeze-dried nettle in powder and capsules
  • Manufacturer Adonis d.o.o., Sokobanja, for the product Rtanj tea

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer PZ Lokošnički koziji rog, Leskovac, for a range of ground chili peppers
  • Manufacturer PG Nedeljković Slobodan, Leskovac, for a range of ground chili peppers
  • Manufacturer PG Mitić Stojan, Surdulica, product blend of tea for prostate

PRODUCT GROUP: HONEY AND HONEY PRODUCTS

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer PG Dušan Đurica, Kovačica, for the product Meadow Honey
  • Manufacturer Beekeeping Farm Radivojević, Sokobanja, for the product Rtanj Honey
  • Manufacturer Babušnica Municipality Tourist Organization, Student Cooperative Strelac, Village Strelac, for the product Meadow Honey
  • Manufacturer “Zlatni ram 031” Bee Farms Obradović, Arilje, for the product Meadow Honey
  • Manufacturer PG Dobrić Petar, Zemun, for the product Acacia Honey
  • Manufacturer Timomed d.o.o., Knjaževac, for the product Honeycomb in Acacia Honey
  • Manufacturer “Zlatni ram 031” Bee Farms Obradović, Arilje, for the product Acacia Honey
  • Manufacturer Beekeeping Pavlović, Srbobran, for the product Propolis
  • Manufacturer PG Dragoslav Milić, Kučevo, for the product Hajduk Honey from the Homolje Mountains
  • Manufacturer PG Radovan Žeravica, Bašaid, for the product Sunflower Honey
  • Manufacturer Apis Plus, Jarkovac, for the product Honey with added bee bread, pollen, propolis

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer PG Ivica Kostić, Village Alakince, for the product Vlasina Meadow Honey
  • Manufacturer PG Dobrica Radosavljević, Petrovac na Mlavi, for the product Acacia Honey with Honeycomb
  • Manufacturer PG Velimir Kotujić, Boljevac, for the product Acacia Honey
  • Manufacturer PG Lacković Momčilo, Bogatić, for a preparation with propolis, pollen, honey, and bee bread
  • Manufacturer Bee Farms Željko Stanković, Belgrade, for the product Bronchi Honey
  • Manufacturer PG Kotujić, Boljevac, for the product Rtanj Honey

PRODUCT GROUP: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS

Special Recognition:

  • Manufacturer BioFarma Šokšić, Zrenjanin, for organic vegetables
  • Manufacturer Bio Dućan sreća, Belgrade, for organic products made from buckwheat flakes

Diploma “ETHNIC FOOD AND DRINKS”:

  • Manufacturer Bio Farma Spasić, Batinac, for organically produced chicken eggs
  • Manufacturer Ecoagri Serbia d.o.o., Bela Crkva, for a range of organically produced flour of various types

The members of the expert jury were:

  • Prof. Dr. Cvijan Mekić – President
  • Zoran Dragojević – Member
  • Miodrag Veseli, Prof. Dr. – Member
  • Nenad Budimović, DVM – Member
  • Miladin Ševarlić, Prof. Dr. – Member
  • Snežana Vračar, Dipl. Eng. – Member
  • Jelena Milić, Dipl. Eng. – Member

Special thanks to:

  • Jana Ikonić, Priboj, for the youngest participant
  • Kraljičin vez Association, Pirot, for successful performance and the decoration of the ethnic courtyard