The easier way from raw material to finished product

The largest pumpkin producers in BiH, the Sjerić family from Ljeljenča near Bijeljina, became beneficiaries of the Challenge Fund grant in the realization of the project "Cold-pressed pumpkin oil".

"The project included the procurement of a press of smaller capacity for cold oil extraction. The total value of the project was 6.618 BAM, of which 50% is our participation. By purchasing a press and producing cold-pressed oil, we gained the opportunity to offer the domestic market a finished product from domestic raw materials from a well-known manufacturer. Our cold-pressed pumpkin oil is becoming a recognizable product in health food stores and some pharmacies ", Sjerići points out with pleasure.

They add that the support of the C2C fund is very important for entrepreneurs and companies because it makes it easier for them to take a step forward in business.

"Specifically, we managed to go from the production of raw materials to processing and the finished product with your support. It is also important that someone recognized our potential and innovation and rewarded the effort and work we invested, "they say in " Prirodno ".

This family production was founded in 2016 and is located in the village of Ljeljenca, not far from Bijeljina. They have been sowing pumpkins since 2010 on an area of about 7ha. The largest share on the plots is occupied by "Cucurbita pepo" pumpkins due to the seeds which are very healthy and are used for oil production. In addition to family members, depending on the production process, they employ 3 to 5 additional workers. For now, they are present on the BiH market and exhibit their products at fairs in the region.

"We are the only ones in Semberija to start with the production and processing of pumpkins. Using many years of experience, we have developed our way of production and we are very proud of our products. We have a small but exclusive production where we pay attention to every step in production, from the field to the table. We support a healthy lifestyle for people who live naturally and healthily by providing healthy and delicious porridge juices and other pumpkin products of proven origin. We want the trust of consumers, and we will provide a quality and healthy product ", they say from" Prirodno ".