Radovan Čobanović, Deputy Executive Director of the Microbiological Department at SP Laboratorija, gave a lecture themed “The occurrence and prevention of bacteria and virus contaminations in the course of growing, picking, and processing raspberries and blackberries” to producers from the Požega region.

The spring crops were sown by May and, according to preliminary estimates, an expected 2.5 million ha was sown. Corn, the most widely grown cereal crop in our country, has the dominant share, totaling 1.2 million ha. All of the crops were sown within the customary Serbian limits, except soybeans, which were sown over larger areas than previously, namely on at least 180,000 ha. In comparison with the previous year, a smaller area of sunflowers was sown, estimated to 170,000 - 180,000 ha.

On the occasion of the 82nd International Agricultural Fair, Victoria Logistic organized a gathering with its business partners in Novi Sad on May 14. The gathering was attended by more than 200 partners, who had the opportunity to discuss cooperation and future plans with the managers, as well as the ongoing and upcoming agricultural activities with commercial managers and the Expert Service of Agrotim.

As part of the 82nd International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, a Round Table was held on the topic of the future of soybean production in Serbia, in order to point out the importance of this topic and to determine the impact of market liberalization on the production of soybean.

Victoria Group took part in the “Heroes of change” initiative by the Liceulice association, which has been implementing practical programs of direct support to socially disadvantaged groups in order to raise the level of their economic, cultural, and social engagement. The “Heroes of change” initiative supports the publishing of “Liceulice” magazine, which is sold by a network of salespersons composed of socially disadvantaged people with difficulties finding employment.

The Third Danube Soya congress, which was held in Berlin from May 6 to 8, saw more than 400 participants from Europe, America, and Australia. Victoria Group’s representatives at the congress were: Marta Kinka, Sales Manager at Sojaprotein; Aleksandra Bauer, General Manager at SP Laboratory; and Natalija Kurjak, Marketing Manager at Victoria Logistic. Those visiting the company’s exhibit stand had the opportunity to get detailed information about the production portfolio of Sojaprotein, and the possibilities of cooperation.

After Sojaprotein was the first in the region to receive the Danube Soya certificate for its traditional soy protein concentrates at the end of last year, this year, the international SGS certification company has expanded the scope of certification to two additional products: semolina with toasted and fat-free soy flour and toasted soy meal.

Sunflower oil from the Victoriaoil factory, a member of the Victoria Group, was awarded another gold medal for quality at the Novi Sad Fair in the category of edible oils. This award is given within the framework of a product quality assessment, which is traditionally organized during the International Agricultural Fair. This year, the Fair is held from May 9 to May 15.

The National Society of Processing and Energy in Agriculture (PTEP) organized two conferences on Divčibare Mountain from April 19 to April 24, IV International Conference of Sustainable Postharvest and Food Technologies and XXVII National Conference of Processing and Energy in Agriculture.

Aleksandra Bauer, General Manager at SP Laboratory, has been awarded by the Chamber of Commerce of Vojvodina for significant economic achievements. This is a traditional award given to companies and individuals whose results have contributed to the general development of Vojvodina’s economy.