Agriculture
Agriculture of the region of Užice does not belong to the category of the key economic sectors, not only by the activities but also by the number of employees. However, this economic sector has considerable perspectives taking into the account the natural resources and the “brands” of Uzice which are distinguishable. The agricultural production has all the features of the hilly-mountainous region and the traditional food production has been ever more present , alongside the modern procedures of food processing , methodology and the use of international standards in the field of protection and safety.
Utica is especially recognizable by the production of the following:
- delicatessen(Uzice -style smoked beef and pork , Uzice -style smoked ham, Uzice-style smoked , Uzice-style smoked sausages)
-Fresh beef and lamb
-Dairy products(the cheese and kazmak”sour cream) from Utica)
-Berries(raspberry, blackberry)
-Other fruit of excellent quality(apple, plum)
-potatoes
- fruit brandies(twice distilled plum brandy, juniper brandy, menthe brandy)
- herbs
- mushrooms and wild fruits( strawberries, blueberries)
The following companies are the leaders in the production and processing of fruit and vegetables:
In the brandy production the recognizable brand is "Stara sokolova" , a brandy of the company from Užice RB Global d.o.o. as well as the brandy "Zlatna dolina" from Karan in the vicinity of Uzice
The region of Utica is well-known by the production and processing of meat. The most important economic subjects are: