Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia - Chamber of Agricultural and Food Enterprises (CCIS - CAFE)

About Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia - Chamber of Agricultural and Food Enterprises (CCIS - CAFE)

GZS – Chamber of Agricultural and Food Enterprises (ZKŽP) is a sector chamber within the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. It represents legal entities active in agriculture, food production, or the food supply chain, and it brings together a broad mix of small and large companies as well as related supporting businesses.

The chamber positions itself as an independent, voluntary, non-profit interest group that connects members within Slovenia and abroad. It represents their interests before public authorities, trade unions, social partners, and European industry associations, while also promoting sector development, knowledge transfer, and the exchange of good practices.

Core Values

• Sector solidarity: The chamber emphasizes cooperation among agricultural and food companies of different sizes and activities, with the goal of advancing shared interests across the sector.
• Sustainability: Its mission highlights building a stable food production system that is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable and fair.
• Knowledge transfer: ZKŽP places strong emphasis on sharing expertise, good practices, and up-to-date information through education, consulting, and networking.
• Competitiveness: Many of its services are designed to help members improve compliance, strengthen capabilities, and remain competitive in a changing market and regulatory environment.

Unique Aspects

• Largest representative sector body: ZKŽP describes itself as the largest representative association of agricultural and food companies in Slovenia.
• Broad membership structure: It includes around 270 members and organizes work through eleven associations and sections, plus seven committees, allowing it to cover a wide range of subsectors.
• International linkage: The chamber is active in major European and global industry associations such as FoodDrinkEurope, FEFAC, EFM, AIBI, EDA, FSE, and others, which helps it bring international information and representation to members.
• Specialized sector platforms: It has established dedicated initiatives such as the National Hub for Sensory Research in Food, the Partnership for Wholegrain Products, and the Responsibility Commitment initiative.
• Practical member services: Beyond advocacy, it offers concrete tools and services such as HACCP-related support, the Food Catalogue for Public Procurement, industry analysis, and tailored training for members.