Our Story

Generations in Harmony with Nature

Honey has been a part of the Varzak family for over three generations, growing from humble beginnings to becoming the largest honey producer in Croatia, guided by three core values: traceability, safety, and synergy.

 It All Began 1978.
 
Honey has been a part of our family for over 40 years, dating back to when Antun Varzak founded a 30-hive apiary in the small village of Vrbovo Posavsko. Over the years, we expanded our production, and in 1994, we established a business to bring our honey to the entire Croatian market. To this day, we remain true to our core values - safety, traceability, and synergy
 
  We Choose Only the Best from Nature
The honey we once produced on a small scale is now sold internationally in over nine countries. To this day, we follow the same principles, with sustainability playing a crucial role. The beekeepers we work with and the honey we source undergo the strictest quality control methods, ensuring not only the quality of the honey but also the ethical treatment of bees and nature. That’s why our suppliers select only the finest honey for us, because through this synergy, we can proudly stand behind every single product we offer.
  Certificates Guarantee the Varzak Standard
We hold a large number of certifications, with the most notable being the IFS Food Certificate and the Controlled Quality seal from the "Andrija Štampar" Teaching Institute of Public Health. The IFS Food certification for honey production guarantees compliance with all legal regulations, ensuring the highest level of safety and quality in the food production process. The Controlled Quality seal is awarded only to food products that meet the strictest standards for quality, health safety, and production process security.
 
 
  Awards Are an Indicator of a Honey Future
From the world’s largest competitions, where honey experts and producers gather to determine the best among the best, our products have earned top recognitions. Good Vibe Chestnut and Good Vibe Linden won gold medals, while Mediterra received one platinum and two silver awards at the London International Honey Awards. Meanwhile, the Great Taste Awards granted us top honors, marking our honey as a product of exceptional quality.

Our story, spanning generations, wouldn’t mean much without you—our loyal customers—who, jar by jar, help us create a world where nature and people live in perfect synergy.

 

It All Started by the Sava River


Antun Varžak Sets Up the First Beehives

The "VARŽAK" Company Was Established

Construction of the First Production Facility Begins

First Exports Beyond Croatia’s Borders Begin

Further Expanding Our Production

First Awards and Recognitions Arrive

Significant Expansion of Production Capacity

Introducing the Premium Brand Mediterra

Major Recognition for Mediterra and the Launch of the "Good Vibe" Brand

Further Expansion and Modernization of the Production Facility
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Safety

The safety of our product is our top priority

"To become our partners, all of our suppliers must comply with Good Hygienic Practices (DHP) and Good Beekeeping Practices (GPP)."

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Traceability

We track the sequence of our product at multiple points

"We believe in complete transparency. That's why we developed a traceability system that tracks a jar of honey from hive to table."

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Synergy

Honey production is a holistic process that begins and finishes with nature.

"Each step of this procedure symbolises our beekeepers' profound connection and mutual respect for nature and each person who consumes our honey."

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