Apis-Vita Group – Essential Staples for Every Home
Who we are
We are a proud family-owned business with over 50 years of heritage in Slovenia and Poland. Specializing in the craft of premium vinegars, mustards, ketchups, and sauces, we create exceptional flavors under our own Matejev and Parczew brands and serve as a reliable partner for private-label collaborations.
Quality and trust
• Clean label: no preservatives, based on traditional recipes.
• Certifications: IFS Food, HACCP, ISO 22000.
• Partner of choice for premium retail lines across Europe.
Our flagship product: Vinegar
We offer a wide selection of vinegars, including cloudy apple, wine, spirit, and rich balsamic varieties. Each is crafted from carefully chosen natural ingredients such as locally grown apples and red grapes. Through natural fermentation and long maturation, our vinegars develop a full, rounded flavor. Our cloudy apple vinegar stands out for its distinctive character, while our balsamic and flavored vinegars provide a true gourmet experience for culinary enthusiasts.
Why Apis-Vita?
• Tradition combined with innovation.
• Flexible and responsive, with tailor-made solutions for partners.
• Products that meet today’s demand for premium, healthy, and authentic condiments.
Vinegar usage
1) Area of Use: Food / Culinary
EU: ~55%, Slovenia: ~60%, Global: ~50%
Examples / Studies: Preserving, marinades, additive E260 (EFSA, EU law)
2) Area of Use: Health / Medicine
EU: ~10%, Slovenia: ~5%, Global: ~15%
Examples / Studies: Glycemia, weight loss (Japan RCT), wounds, otitis externa
3) Area of Use: Food Safety / Hygiene
EU: ~10%, Slovenia: ~15%, Global: ~10%
Examples / Studies: Vegetable disinfection, antimicrobial tests (Slovenia studies)
4) Area of Use: Cleaning / Disinfection
EU: ~10%, Slovenia: ~15%, Global: ~12%
Examples / Studies: Household use, partial industrial use; not EPA-approved disinfectant
5) Area of Use: Agriculture / Herbicides
EU: ~8%, Slovenia: ~3%, Global: ~10%
Examples / Studies: EU “basic substance” approval, natural herbicide in US
6) Area of Use: First Aid / Special Uses
EU: ~2%, Slovenia: ~2%, Global: ~3%
Examples / Studies: Jellyfish stings (Australia), traditional local uses
7) Area of Use: Other (Cosmetics, Fermentation)
EU: ~5%, Slovenia: ~5%, Global: ~10%
Examples / Studies: Fermented vinegars (balsamic, fruit), cosmetics, home remedies
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