Wigemark visited Vispak: He was interested in the production of Zlatna džezva

Head of the European Union Delegation and EU Special Representative in BiH Lars Gunnar Wigemark visited the Bosnian-Herzegovinian food industry Vispak d.d. Visoko on Wednesday. Together with Amra Babić, the Mayor of Visoko, Wigemark spoke with the management and workers. Wigemark toured the facilities, showing the greatest interest in the production method of Zlatna džezva, authentic Bosnian coffee, reports the Patria agency.

- As part of his official visit to Visoko, Ambassador Wigemark also visited Vispak. We introduced our guests to Vispak's product range, the newly installed roaster, as well as the company's successes in domestic and foreign markets. Ambassador Wigemark was interested in administrative barriers related to exports. On our part, we pointed out the need to simplify export procedures, as well as remove obstacles that limit our competitiveness in foreign markets - stated Nina Bijedić – Mujanović, director of Vispak d.d. Visoko.

Vispak exports its products to 27 countries worldwide. The company employs about 150 workers, has been operating for 45 years, and produces the brands Zlatna džezva, Vispak Espresso, Begova čorba, Tarhana, Laganini, Tajna, Choco Club, Tiru – Liru, Stampi, etc. A turning point in Vispak's development was the acquisition of this company by AS GROUP in December 2010. In that year, Vispak had a total turnover of 18 million KM. Last year, Vispak finished with approximately 45 million KM in revenue.