Mlinar, a bakery part of the Croatian investment group BOSQAR INVEST, is investing EUR 12 million in a significant expansion of its burek factory in Osijek, which is said to double its production capacity. The project includes the acquisition of a new, fully automated burek production line, with a capacity equal to the combined capacity of the factory’s existing four production lines.

This is one of the company’s largest investments in production capacity in recent years, coming to meet continuously strong demand for burek across its markets.

With this investment, the Croatian company will improve its production efficiency, supply flexibility as it prepares for continued growth, including international markets outside the region, where Mlinar is already generating sales.

Since 2021/2022, Mlinar has created more than 230 new jobs at its Osijek factory, with more openings to come as a result of the expansion plans.

“This investment is a natural continuation of our growth and a response to continuously increasing demand for products in the burek category. The new production line will enable us to double our capacity, further improve operational efficiency and ensure a high-quality and reliable supply to all markets in which we operate. At the same time, this investment confirms our long-term commitment to the development of domestic production and the strengthening of Mlinar’s production capacities in Croatia,” said Mladen Veber, President of the Management Board of Mlinar.

About Mlinar

Through Mlinar Croatia, Mlinar Slovenia and Hleb i kifle, which operates in the Serbian market, Mlinar Group has more than 327 points of sale across Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia. The Group is also present in Bosnia and Herzegovina through 11 franchise stores and through the largest wholesale chains.

Through its five production facilities and more than 2,980 employees, Mlinar sold a total of 216 million units of products in 2025. Mlinar Group generated total revenue of more than EUR 197.2 million in 2025 through sales via its own retail network, wholesale and exports to more than 17 markets, while 96% of all raw materials, materials and services used by Mlinar are sourced from domestic suppliers.

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