About Apis Agro
Located at 14 Ivanka Boteva in Vratsa, Bulgaria, the cosmetic lab Apis Agro operates a complete agricultural processing facility focused on lavender production. The site includes:
- 6 distillation units with 5.5m³ capacity each
- Tunnel conveyor belt dryer with 6 sections
- Mechanical cultivation equipment
- Essential oil extraction systems
With EU rural development certifications and ISO compliance, Apis Agro manages the full production cycle from planting through processing across Northwestern Bulgaria’s lavender fields.
Frequently asked questions
Apis Agro operates in the following areas:
- Essential Oil Production
- Light and heavy essential oils
- Natural lavender water as by-product
- Steam distillation processing
- Agricultural Operations
- Lavender cultivation
- Mechanical tillage
- Automated harvesting
- Processing Services
- Herb drying via tunnel conveyor system
- Agricultural product processing
- Wholesale distribution
The facility utilizes 6 distillation units (5.5m³ each) and a 6-section tunnel dryer for processing.
Apis Agro maintains the following operational framework:
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Apis Agro operates from Northwestern Bulgaria with the following operational details:
- Production Schedule
- Spring planting: February-March
- Autumn planting: Post-vegetation period
- Year-round processing capabilities
- Facility Coverage
- Regional agricultural operations
- EU market distribution
- Bulgarian wholesale network
The company participates in EU rural development programs, serving both local and international markets through agricultural processing and product distribution.
More details about Apis Agro
Apis Agro: A Bulgarian leader in agricultural processing
Based in Vratsa, Northwestern Bulgaria, Apis Agro operates a cosmetic lab and processing facility dedicated to aromatic plants cultivation and transformation. The company stands out in the Bulgarian agricultural landscape through its integration of modern technology with traditional farming practices.
Complete production cycle
Apis Agro manages every step of production, from planting to final processing. The agricultural cycle begins with mechanical cultivation in early spring or late autumn, optimizing the natural growth cycles of lavender and other aromatic plants.
Advanced processing facilities
The company’s facilities include:
- 6 distillation units (5.5m³ capacity each)
- Tunnel conveyor belt dryer with 6 autonomous sections
- Modern extraction equipment for both light and heavy oils
Quality standards and certifications
Operating under strict European standards, Apis Agro holds:
- EC Regulation №834/2007 compliance certificate
- ISO 7609 certification for quality control
Services and products
The company offers:
- Steam distillation services
- Herb drying and processing
- Natural aromatic water production
- Wholesale of processed agricultural products
Rural development commitment
Through European Union program participation, Apis Agro contributes to regional agricultural development. The company has successfully implemented two rural development initiatives, focusing on agricultural automation and processing infrastructure enhancement in the Vratsa region.









