Cedevita d.o.o. is a Croatian company which produces a wide range of
teas,
instant drinks, and dietetic products. A notable owner of the company was the Croatian pharmaceutical company
Pliva d.d. Since 2001 Cedevita has been part of the
Atlantic Grupa.
Background and history
Cedevita began production in 1929 in
Borongaj
Borongaj is a neighborhood in the Peščenica – Žitnjak district of Zagreb, Croatia
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,
Zagreb
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(where the main factory still operates) as a branch of the Swiss company
Wander AG to produce
dietetic products.
In 1947, a new facility was built in
Trogir for processing of plants and manufacturing of
teas.
The company sponsors
KK Cedevita Olimpija, a basketball club in
Ljubljana
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Slovenia
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.
Cedevita instant vitamin drinks
The first instant
vitamin drink (Orange flavored Cedevita) was created in 1969, however, production did not start until 1970. In 1985, the company launched the lemon flavor drink, and, in 1990, grapefruit. Wild berry and apple flavours were introduced in 1999. Other flavors include tropical and mandarin. A
sugar-free
A sugar substitute or artificial sweetener, is a food additive that provides a sweetness like that of sugar while containing significantly less food energy than sugar-based sweeteners, making it a zero-calorie () or low-calorie sweetener. Ar ...
version was introduced in 1985. A product line called "Cedevita Junior" was designed for children, with a higher percentage of vitamins and minerals.
According to data published by
Atlantic Grupa, Cedevita is Atlantic's best-selling brand. Cedevita is in the Consumer Healthcare Division, accounting for 24% of the sales.
Market position
Cedevita d.o.o. has a leading position (over 50% of the market) in the segment of instant vitamin drinks on the Croatian market and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Serbia.
Product line
* Cedevita (
instant drink)
* Vitamin enriched candies (product lines include: Cedevita, Pepermint, Rondo C, and Vau Vau)
* Teas (Cedevita brand name)
* Dietetic products (Naturavita brand name)
* Rondosept (
pastilles prescribed for oral inflammation and
pharyngitis)
* Rehidromiks (pastilles for acute or chronic
diarrhea
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).
Corporate statistics
* Employees: 251-500
* Benefits during 2008: 25-50 million €
* Established on 1 January 1929
References
Cedevita D.o.o. - Zagreb 10000 (Zagreb I Zagrebacka), Planinska Bb , OIB 080325879
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Food and drink companies established in 1929
Food and drink companies of Croatia
Drink companies of Croatia
Croatian brands
1929 establishments in Croatia
Manufacturing companies based in Zagreb
Sponsor
KK Cedevita Junior
KK Cedevita
Goods manufactured in Yugoslavia