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Co-funded by the European Union

Contract No. BG16RFPR001-1.004-1415-C01

Improving the production process and supporting the family enterprise “Zhitara” Ltd.

Project objective. Improving the production capacity of the enterprise through investment in new machines and equipment, optimising business processes, reducing waste and increasing competitiveness.

  • Increased productivity
  • Better resource efficiency
  • Stronger market presence
  • Sustainable growth of the enterprise

The project is implemented with the financial support of the European Union.

Contract No. BG16RFPR001-2.004-1500-C01

Energy-efficient production through a modern compressor system at “ZHITARA” Ltd.

Project objective. Improving energy efficiency and optimising production processes by replacing obsolete equipment with a modern energy-efficient compressor system (an inverter-controlled compressor and a receiver), reducing specific energy consumption and the carbon footprint.

  • Lower energy consumption
  • Lower CO₂ emissions
  • Increased productivity
  • Better competitiveness
  • Sustainable “green” growth

The project is implemented with the financial support of the European Union, which provides technological modernisation and environmental sustainability.

Jitara · Quality & Traditions

Mill and bakery ·
Vratsa · since 1993

Quality & Traditions

We mill our own flour and bake bread, pitkas, savoury snacks and sweets with it, for shops and retail chains across the country.

Catalogue

Our products

Why Jitara

From the grain to your table

We mill 28 tonnes of grain a day and bake up to 25,000 loaves in 24 hours. We have done it since 1993. Today we are a team of 65.

Most asked for

  • White factory loaf700 g

    White factory loaf

    A classic white loaf made from selected white flour from our own mill, “Nova Melnica – Jitara”. Distinctive taste and aroma.

  • Dobrudzha factory loaf700 g

    Dobrudzha factory loaf

    A traditional Bulgarian loaf with a thin, crisp crust baked golden. Distinctive aroma.

  • Type 1150 factory loaf500 g and 700 g

    Type 1150 factory loaf

    Bread made from wheat flour type 1150 from our own mill. Brown in colour, with a dense, elastic crust and a distinctive taste and aroma.

  • Kozunak

    Kozunak

    Classic kozunak, made by hand.

  • Festive pita

    Festive pita

    A pita for the festive table and for welcoming guests.

  • Rose banitsa

    Rose banitsa

    Rose banitsa, made by hand.

Six breads

Special selection

Recipes chosen over the years

Borodinski rye, wholegrain, spelt, multigrain, protein and high-fibre wheat. Real ingredients, in a handy pack.

Pitkas and kozunak

Welcome, the Bulgarian way

In Bulgaria a guest is welcomed with bread and salt. The pita is offered with both hands, for welcome and good fortune. This is how we welcome you.

We make our pitas and kozunak by hand, from classic recipes: a festive pita for guests and holidays, the sun pitka, the village pitka, the braided loaf and kozunak with different fillings. For every table there are also baguettes, rye buns and burger buns.

Festive pita
  • Made by hand
  • From our own flour
  • For holidays and every day
Pitkas and kozunak

Shops, chains, restaurants

Get in touch

Call or write to us about the range, quantities and delivery. We reply on working days.

Co-funded by the European Union

Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme 2021–2027

Projects co-funded by the EU

Poster of project BG16RFPR001-⁠1.004-⁠1415-⁠C01

Contract No. BG16RFPR001-1.004-1415-C01

Improving the production process and supporting the family enterprise “Zhitara” Ltd.

The project will raise productivity, resource efficiency and effectiveness by introducing modern technologies. It will strengthen export potential and achieve market resilience. Its implementation will have a positive effect on production, competitiveness and the financial results of “Zhitara” Ltd.

Duration
05/2025 – 05/2026
Total budget
BGN 186,678.46
EU funding
BGN 140,008.85
Public invitation notice for project BG16RFPR001-⁠1.004-⁠1415-⁠C01

Contract No. BG16RFPR001-1.004-1415-C01

Improving the production process and supporting the family enterprise “Zhitara” Ltd.

In performance of contract No. BG16RFPR001-⁠1.004-⁠1415-⁠C01 under the procedure “Support for family enterprises, enterprises from the creative industries and crafts”, the beneficiary announces a selection procedure by public invitation.

Date of publication
28.10.2025
Deadline for offers
03.11.2025
Download the public invitation

.rar archive with the annexes

Public invitation notice for project BG16RFPR001-⁠2.004-⁠1500-⁠C01

Contract No. BG16RFPR001-2.004-1500-C01

Energy-efficient production through a modern compressor system at “ZHITARA” Ltd.

In performance of contract No. BG16RFPR001-⁠2.004-⁠1500-⁠C01 under the procedure “Energy efficiency and use of renewable energy in enterprises”, the beneficiary announces a selection procedure by public invitation.

Date of publication
30.05.2026
Deadline for offers
05.06.2026
Download the public invitation

.rar archive with the annexes

Poster of project BG16RFPR001-⁠2.004-⁠1500-⁠C01

Contract No. BG16RFPR001-2.004-1500-C01

Energy-efficient production through a modern compressor system at “ZHITARA” Ltd.

The project introduces an energy-efficient inverter-controlled compressor and a new receiver in the production of bread and pastries. The direct effect is optimised packaging machines, lower electricity costs, a reduced carbon footprint and higher competitiveness.

Duration
04/2026 – 04/2027
Total budget
€26,820.96
EU funding
€17,433.63