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