With Agribusiness Project assistance, Suncokret’s walnut butter was named the “Best Organic Shelf Product” at a food show in the United Kingdom.
USAID’s Agribusiness Project is a five-year economic development project aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Serbia’s agribusiness industry, as measured by increased sales and jobs of assisted companies. The project works in six agricultural sub-sectors: (1) berry fruits; (2) dairy products; (3) herbs & mushrooms; (4) livestock & meat; (5) tree fruits; (6) vegetables. The project’s activities are divided into two main components: Increasing Efficiency & Competitiveness and Improving the Enabling Environment for Serbian Agribusinesses. The project also has implemented a $3 million matching grant program for agribusinesses.