The new line increased production and exports
Thanks to this support, a production line for processing, drying and packaging of agricultural pre-packaged products was introduced, production and exports increased by 25%, and the number of employees doubled. The implementation of the project created at least 90 additional jobs in the supply chain.
"By investing in a dryer and a vacuum packer, our product has become more competitive. We plan to brand our own dried product (mushrooms and herbs) and enter the market with smaller vacuum packages of 250g-500g, which increases the selling price by three to five times compared to bulk sales, and total revenue is at least 25% higher. It is especially important that through this project we have provided a livelihood for 90 new families, among which there is a large number of returnees and the socially endangered, "they say in" Sezona ".
They add that they are just one example in a series that confirms how significant Challenge Fund support is.
"The Challenge Fund recognized us at the right time and made it easier for us to return to the market after the accident and 100% damage we had in 2015. We are grateful for that, because their support significantly influenced 2019 to be our most successful business year ", they say from this company.
"SEASON" d.o.o. was founded in 2005 as a limited liability company. The main activity of the company is the production, purchase of processed forest fruits, medicinal and plantation plants, fruits and vegetables. The company was founded with the intention of placing on the market healthy food that is found in nature, and for which in recent years there is a growing demand in both domestic and foreign markets.
It was created on the foundations of the family business of the spouses Gordana and Zoran Čančar. They currently employ 7 permanent workers, 2 part-time workers, of which 6 are women, and about 15 seasonal workers. So far, the company has mainly operated on the domestic market, and they should start exporting soon.
