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Žito Food Industry
Žito, headquartered in Ljubljana, is the leading company in the Slovenian food industry, specializing in bakery, milling, and confectionery products. Founded in 1947, the company consolidated numerous smaller food producers under its umbrella over the decades. Today, Žito is part of the Croatian Podravka Group, which has further strengthened its position in regional markets. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Gorenjka (chocolate), 1001 Cvet (tea), and Maestro (spices), as well as a wide range of bread and pastry varieties. Žito operates several production sites in Slovenia and continuously invests in modern food processing technologies and quality assurance. As a strategically important player in the agricultural value chain, the company works closely with local raw material suppliers and ensures the supply of staple foods to the population.
- Location: Slovenia
- Top sights: SiTi Teater BTC · Vodno Mesto Atlantis · Staro letališče Ljubljana
- Nearby: Domžale (8 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 60 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 96 | 88 | 83 | 94 | 118 | 104 | 109 | 85 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- The company was founded in 1947 as a state-owned food enterprise in Yugoslavia.
- Since 2015, Žito has been a member of the Podravka Group based in Croatia.
- The Gorenjka brand is among the most famous and popular chocolate brands in Slovenia.
- Žito produces millions of loaves of bread and pastry items for the Slovenian market each year.
- The company operates its own network of retail stores and bakeries across the country.
- Žito is one of the largest buyers of Slovenian grain from regional agricultural producers.
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Sights in the town Žito Food Industry (10)
Spomenik slovenske moderne
Monument to Slovenian modernism, erected in memory of the literary movement.
Električna lokomotiva Breda JŽ 361-001
Historic Breda JŽ 361-001 electric locomotive, displayed as a technical monument.
Vsem ki ste dali življenje za Slovenijo
Monument to all who gave their lives for Slovenia, located in a public space.
Selo Manor🏰 castle
Manor house in Selo near Ljubljana, surrounded by a park, now used for cultural purposes.
Center kulture Španski borci
Cultural centre in Ljubljana named after the Spanish fighters, with theatre and event spaces.
Brv ob sotočju
Footbridge at the confluence of the Ljubljanica and Sava rivers in the City Municipality of Ljubljana.
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Frequently asked questions
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