Saturday, 21st June 2025

Food & Drink

Slovenia’s Culinary Stars Shine in 2025 Michelin Guide

In the 2025 edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide, Slovenia once again proves it punches well above...

Bosnia Opens Its First Olive Oil Tasting Room in Heart of Herzegovina

In the quiet village of Potoci near Mostar, a remarkable seed has been planted—both literally and metaphorically.  Nestled within the serene grounds of the Franciscan...

Atlantic Grupa Presented a New Brand – Lemonish

Beneath the dusky skies of Zagreb’s Riverside Garden, Atlantic Grupa unveiled its latest venture: Lemonish, a sparkling leap into the “better for me” beverage category. In...

Croatian Bakery Giant Mlinar Joins Bosqar’s “Future Food”

In a landmark €100 million acquisition, Croatian bakery titan Mlinar has officially joined Bosqar Invest, marking a bold expansion of the investment firm’s fast-growing...

Taco Bell Set to Enter Croatian Market

Taco Bell is preparing to launch its first restaurants in Croatia as part of a broader regional push supported by a €9.9 million investment...

Bosnia’s Taste of Tradition

In a quiet but proud stride towards culinary acclaim, Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially protected 20 traditional food products under EU-aligned regulations. Of these, six...

Vršačka Pivara’s Long Road to Sale

After a decade of legal and financial turmoil, Serbia’s oldest brewery, Vršačka Pivara, is closer than ever to finding a new owner. The winning bid...

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Honey Trade

In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina faced a bittersweet paradox in its honey trade. While exports saw a modest increase of 10.6% in value, totaling 266,437...

Rovinj’s Weekend Food Festival

Rovinj, Croatia, will play host to the Weekend Food Festival from April 11th to 13th, 2025, drawing together chefs, industry experts, and culinary enthusiasts...

Slovenia’s Culinary Elite Shine as Tomaž Kavčič Named Chef of the Year

In a remarkable night for Slovenia’s culinary world, Tomaž Kavčič, the acclaimed chef behind the renowned Gostilna Pri Lojzetu, was named Chef of the...

Croatia’s Finest Wines Shine at ProWein 2025

At the world’s largest wine fair, ProWein 2025 in Düsseldorf, Croatian winemakers are making their mark. Fourteen esteemed producers, including Badel 1862, Vina Belje, and...

Why Starbucks Misses Croatia’s Brew

Despite operating in over 80 countries, global coffee giant Starbucks has yet to set foot in Croatia, where the local coffee culture runs counter...

A Historic Triumph for Montenegro’s Vina Plantaža

Vina Plantaža, Montenegro’s flagship winery, has achieved a monumental victory at the prestigious Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2025 in Neustadt, Germany, securing an impressive...

5,000 Free Servings of Cod in Split’s Holiday Tradition

On Christmas Eve, a beloved tradition will unfold across Croatia as 5,000 free servings of cod, a symbol of festive generosity, are served to...

Serbia’s Rakija and Wine Industries See Growth and Global Expansion

Serbia’s alcoholic beverage production has seen impressive growth, with over 50 million litres of rakija and 30 million litres of wine produced annually.  In 2023,...