Our fish grow in clean water and controlled conditions, far from sources of pollution.
Freshwater fish farming has a long-standing tradition in Croatia, especially along the rivers Drava, Sava and the Danube. Fish farms date back to the Middle Ages, when carp ponds were a mandatory addition to monasteries.
Large ponds for farming carp were built in early twentieth century (1902-1918) (Poljana, Končanica, Našice, later Jastrebarsko, Crna Mlaka, Pisarovina, Grudnjak, and Razbojište). The ponds were built at those locations because the surrounding ground was very low so the water from the rivers could flow into them.
The history of freshwater fish farming in Orahovica is associated with Salamon Heinrich Gutmann, a successful industrialist and businessman who came to the Valpovo area from Hungary in 1883.
Wanting to expand his industrial empire and Orahovica’s industry, he planted orchards and vineyards, built a textile factory and entrusted his son, Baron Ladislav, with the management of the fish ponds. In 1962, freshwater fish farm “Grudnjak” from the locality Grudnjak was merged with Zdenci i Čačinci farms into a single agricultural and fisheries enterprise organized as a combine, under the name “Zdenci”.
About us
Continuing the centuries-old tradition and principles of sustainable production, today we grow fish on 6,817 hectares of ponds.
6180 ha
of natural fish ponds
13 t
of processed fish per year
48
products
Our Fish
Freshness and quality
We find it extremely important to control each and every step that is relevant in food quality and safety, as this enables us to be recognized as a trusted supplier of food products. The top quality of our products has been certified by the IFS (International Featured Standard) certificate.
HACCP
(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) An integrated food quality and safety system across all stages of food production and distribution.
IFS Food
(International Featured Standard) Ensures a high level of transparency along the entire food supply chain.
Originally Croatian
(Croatian Creation) Label of original Croatian products of top quality, awarded by the Croatian Chamber of Economy.
Fish of Croatia - Eat what it's worth
Croatian Chamber of Economy awards this label to locally sourced products of premium quality.
Living healthy
Croatian Institute of Public Health awards this label to products that meet the criteria prescribed by the Institute, the composition of which is aligned with guidelines for healthy eating habits.