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In the category of meat, Natur Premium from chicken-friendly breeding received a gold medal, as well as chicken kebab and skimmer. In this category, Perutnina Ptuj received a total of 16 gold and 8 silver medals and a special recognition for the market offer of meat.

In total, we received 25 gold and 4 silver awards in the category of meat products.

The name Quality Champion received a Pepe party mix product with a reduced salt content in the category of meat products.

The most recognizable brand name Poli were awarded with gold prizes, totaling 7.

The following interview talks about the importance of buying locally produced and processed food. We talked to Brigita Vindiš Zelenko, Director of PC Live Production and PC Krmila in Perutnina Ptuj, about how well-embedded into the local socio-economic sphere PP is. We were mainly interested in the vertically-integrated production (from field to fork) and into how conscious consumers the Slovenians are in regard to the “Selected Quality” scheme.

Perutnina Ptuj was the first in Slovenia to establish the certified “chicken-friendly farming” method resembling the old-fashioned breeding in farmyards but with carefully controlled steps of the farm-to-fork cycle.

is the magazine of the Perutnina Ptuj Group, in which through the stories you get to know more about the operation of our company, our work, goals and the lives of our employees.
It comes out six times a year.

Perutnina Ptuj’s legacy has been respect for the tradition and harmonious life with nature for over a 100 years; that is why we collaborate with Dušica Kunaver,  a well-known Slovenian collector of folk tradition, and spread the wealth of Slovenian folk heritage (ranging from tales, songs, sayings, and legends to customs involving the seasonal and life cycle) among younger generations in a modern way to prevent the heritage from falling into oblivion. 

The poultry meat is not only tasty, easy to prepare and suitable for different food combinations, but also a natural source of vitamins, minerals, proteins and healthy fats.

The food pyramid provides basic information regarding food groups in a picturesque and simple manner to help us plan a balanced diet.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine (intestine damage due to gluten), and has recently been one of the most frequent diseases of alimentary tract both in children as well as adults.

When purchasing poultry you should pay special attention to the origin of meat, expiry date and the recommended storage temperature. 

Fresh or prepared poultry meat and meals can be kept in a refrigerator or a freezer while following a few important guidelines.

Even though poultry is considered to be non-demanding and easy to prepare, it is important how you prepare it if you wish for you meal to be safe.

The poultry meat can be prepared in many different ways; it can be roasted, fried, braised or cooked. However, be careful not to exaggerate with temperature.