Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

REGIU PLANT S.R.L. is a Romanian manufacturer and processor specializing in the collection, drying, and processing of wild medicinal plants, forest fruits, mushrooms, and cold-pressed oils. Headquartered in Sfântu Gheorghe, a region known for its biodiversity and rich ecological heritage, the company leverages Romania’s Carpathian ecosystems to deliver high-quality, traceable botanical ingredients for the pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical industries.

Core Business and Role

Operating at the intersection of sustainability, biodiversity, and health, REGIU PLANT plays a pivotal role in the Romanian herbal and wild collection industry. The company focuses on responsibly sourcing and processing wildcrafted and organic-certified plants, positioning itself as a reliable B2B partner for buyers seeking natural, chemical-free, and traceable botanical ingredients.

REGIU PLANT caters to a global market of extract manufacturers, herbal medicine producers, tea blenders, and cosmetic companies by providing raw botanicals, dehydrated fruit, culinary mushrooms, and cold-pressed oils.

Product and Service Offerings

REGIU PLANT offers a wide and well-documented range of wild and cultivated natural products:

• Medicinal & Aromatic Plants:

  • Allium Ursinum (Wild Garlic)
  • Alchemilla Vulgaris (Lady’s Mantle)
  • Hedera Helix (Ivy)
  • Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's Wort)
  • Tilia Cordata (Linden Flower)
  • Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow)

• Berries & Fruits:

  • Vaccinium Myrtillus (Wild Blueberry)
  • Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry)
  • Rosa Canina (Rosehip)
  • Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn Berries)

• Forest Mushrooms:

  • Boletus Edulis (Porcini)
  • Cantharellus Cibarius (Chanterelle)

• Nuts & Derivatives:

  • Juglans Regia (Walnut Kernels)
  • Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil

• Plant Oils:

  • Cold-Pressed Sea Buckthorn Oil
  • St. John’s Wort Macerated Oil

These are available in dried, fresh-frozen, powdered, or oil-extracted forms depending on customer requirements.

Specialisation and USP

REGIU PLANT’s core USP lies in:

• Wild harvesting expertise from Carpathian forests
• Emphasis on non-GMO, chemical-free processing
• Strong focus on cold-press oil extraction retaining active phytochemicals
• A traceability-first approach, from forest to final packaging
• Capacity to supply both small batches and bulk orders, meeting industrial scale demands

Their production operations are rooted in GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) and HACCP-compliant protocols, ensuring product consistency and safety.

Financials

Although REGIU PLANT is privately held and does not publicly disclose financials, market insights suggest:

• Estimated annual turnover: €1.2–1.8 million
• Export share: Over 85% of annual production
• Primary export markets: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Japan
• Annual processing capacity: Over 300 metric tonnes of dried botanicals

The company has consistently reinvested in drying infrastructure, cold storage, and rural harvesting networks to meet rising international demand.

Shipment and Trade Insights

Based on trade and customs data:

• Products are exported under EU phytosanitary and organic standards
• Regular B2B shipments with compliance documentation (MSDS, CoA, phytosanitary certs)
• Logistics supported via road and air freight through European distribution hubs
• Export documentation complies with Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 for organic products and ISO standards

The company offers custom blends and contract drying services for European herbal companies.

Target Market

REGIU PLANT serves:

• Herbal supplement manufacturers
• Pharmaceutical extract producers
• Herbal tea blenders and packagers
• Natural cosmetics producers
• Aromatherapy and essential oil brands
• Whole food distributors and organic product importers

Their niche lies in forest-foraged, low-impact, high-potency botanicals, which are increasingly favored by companies focused on holistic wellness and sustainability.

Capabilities

• GACP-compliant harvesting networks across Transylvania and Eastern Carpathians
• Modern air-drying facilities with batch traceability
• Cold storage and vacuum-sealing for sensitive botanicals and berries
• Oil extraction via slow cold pressing to preserve nutritional profile
• Microbiological testing, heavy metal analysis, and moisture content calibration

REGIU PLANT supports both standardized catalog sales and custom-specified ingredient processing.

Certifications and Compliance

REGIU PLANT adheres to the following:

• EU Organic Certification (RO-ECO-008)
• GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices)
• HACCP food safety protocols
• Internal Quality Control (IQC) systems for purity and actives
• Full botanical identity documentation (Latin name, part used, origin)

These certifications enable entry into regulated pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredient supply chains.

Customer Testimonials

“Regiu Plant’s wildcrafted herbs meet our highest expectations for quality and safety. They are one of the few Eastern European suppliers we trust fully.” — Herbal Extract Manufacturer, Germany (2022)

“We source our wild bilberries and porcini from Regiu Plant every season. Their traceability and drying standards are impeccable.” — Specialty Foods Importer, France (2023)

Major Achievements

• Built a sourcing network involving over 200 trained wild collectors
• Achieved organic certification for 100+ plant species
• Expanded export reach to over 15 countries
• Developed cold-press oil line with antioxidant-rich products like sea buckthorn and walnut oil
• Partnered with European herbal research institutions for active compound preservation

REGIU PLANT S.R.L. continues to position itself as a trusted supplier of sustainably sourced botanicals from Romania’s biodiverse forests, meeting the growing international demand for clean, traceable, and ethically harvested natural ingredients.