The green growth sector in industrial transition focuses on sustainable development and environmental protection. In Krapina Zagorje County, companies in this sector actively engage in renewable energy technologies, environmental protection, green construction, the agri-food processing industry, and the wood processing industry. Their contribution to sustainable development and protection of natural resources is important for preserving the region’s environment.

Krapina Zagorje County is known for its rich agri-food industry, which is vital for the economic development of the region. This county is renowned for producing indigenous food products such as Zagorje cheese, Zagorje “mlinci” (traditional flatbread), turkey with “mlinci,” and Zagorje soup.

In addition to indigenous products, the agri-food industry of Krapina Zagorje County is involved in the production of various food items including different variations of meat, vegetables, fruits, oils, and other food products that are sold in markets throughout Croatia and Europe.

The green growth sector in industrial transition focuses on sustainable development and environmental protection. In Krapina Zagorje County, companies in this sector actively engage in renewable energy technologies, environmental protection, green construction, the agri-food processing industry, and the wood processing industry. Their contribution to sustainable development and protection of natural resources is important for preserving the region’s environment. Krapina Zagorje County is known for its rich agri-food industry, which is vital for the economic development of the region. This county is renowned for producing indigenous food products such as Zagorje cheese, Zagorje “mlinci” (traditional flatbread), turkey with “mlinci,” and Zagorje soup.

In addition to indigenous products, the agri-food industry of Krapina Zagorje County is involved in the production of various food items including different variations of meat, vegetables, fruits, oils, and other food products that are sold in markets throughout Croatia and Europe.

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Traditional dishes like Zagorje turkey and Zagorje mlinci are labelled with geographical indications at the EU level. Zagorje turkey received the geographical indication at the European level in 2016, becoming the first authentic Zagorje speciality protected on the EU level. Another significant Zagorje speciality is “Zagorski štrukli” with a protected geographical indication. Krapina Zagorje County has also initiated the process of protecting Zagorje mlinci with a geographical indication

Honey from the Zagorje region is also under special protection, especially the production of acacia honey, which led to the “Acacia Honey from Zagorje Hills” project being launched. The reason for initiating this protection is to establish identity and recognizability, add value to the product, increase the recognition of Hrvatsko Zagorje, and promote these products in Europe.

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Traditional dishes like Zagorje turkey and Zagorje mlinci are labelled with geographical indications at the EU level. Zagorje turkey received the geographical indication at the European level in 2016, becoming the first authentic Zagorje speciality protected on the EU level. Another significant Zagorje speciality is “Zagorski štrukli” with a protected geographical indication. Krapina Zagorje County has also initiated the process of protecting Zagorje mlinci with a geographical indication Honey from the Zagorje region is also under special protection, especially the production of acacia honey, which led to the “Acacia Honey from Zagorje Hills” project being launched. The reason for initiating this protection is to establish identity and recognizability, add value to the product, increase the recognition of Hrvatsko Zagorje, and promote these products in Europe.

The area of Krapina Zagorje County has relatively favourable natural conditions for agriculture. Family farms are the most common form of agricultural activity in the county, and although most of them use products for their own needs, there is an increasing number of farmers who have recognized the potential of this sector in the Krapina Zagorje region. This economic potential, which builds upon the long tradition of the people in this area, is evidenced by the growing number of registered agricultural farms

in the county and the largest increase in new agricultural companies so far. Additionally, the number of young farmers is on the rise. Krapina Zagorje County supports Zagorje farmers through a range of incentive measures and works on raising the quality level of agricultural, food, and forest products to ensure competitiveness in the market.

The area of Krapina Zagorje County has relatively favourable natural conditions for agriculture. Family farms are the most common form of agricultural activity in the county, and although most of them use products for their own needs, there is an increasing number of farmers who have recognized the potential of this sector in the Krapina Zagorje region. This economic potential, which builds upon the long tradition of the people in this area, is evidenced by the growing number of registered agricultural farms in the county and the largest increase in new agricultural companies so far. Additionally, the number of young farmers is on the rise. Krapina Zagorje County supports Zagorje farmers through a range of incentive measures and works on raising the quality level of agricultural, food, and forest products to ensure competitiveness in the market.

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    What does business look like in Zagorje? How to capitalize on the opportunities and advantages? How to secure support? Tell us directly.