Company history
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1862.
The first Zagreb beverage factory (Mihić and Sabljić) is founded, which Franjo Pokorny buys and establishes the Franjo Pokorny factory, a royal privileged Zagreb joint-stock factory of liqueurs, Croatian fruit distillates and vinegar. This exceptional entrepreneur and author of the famous Pelinkovac very quickly expands his business to numerous European markets, and thanks to the exceptional quality of the products, they are also drunk at the French imperial court of Napoleon III, and he also begins the production of Lavov, Šljivovica…
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1863.
The International Red Cross was founded.
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1866.
The first transatlantic telegraph cable was laid.
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1867.
Zagreb entrepreneur and wine merchant Mijo Arko founds the Arko factory, which is taken over by his brother Vladimir. Arko spirit factory and refinery, foam factory, liquor factory, ether and chemical products factory, wine and fruit distillate wholesaler, wine and brandy wholesaler, equipped with the most modern technology, which was engaged in the production of alcoholic beverages.
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1872.
England and Scotland played the first internationally recognized football match in history.
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1877.
Thomas Edison introduced the phonograph, a device for sound reproduction.
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1886.
Zagreb is getting a new Patria factory, a cognac and fine liqueur factory that conquers the market with its quality products, the most famous of which is Patria Brandy Medicinal, which was sold in pharmacies and is still on the market today as the famous Badel Brand(y).
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1892.
A new sport called basketball was invented.
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1903.
The Wright brothers made the first controlled flight of a powered airplane.
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1910.
Until now, the already respectable range from the Franjo Pokorny liqueur factory is gaining popularity outside of Europe. In 1910, the demand and export of Pokorny Pelinkovac to America increased, mostly to South America.
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1920.
The Badel family in Sesvete founds the Zeste Agricultural Fishery.
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1947.
After the end of II. After the Second World War, the Patria, Pokorny and Baker alcoholic beverage factories merge into the Zagreb Liquor and Wine Factory. Two years later, the Zagreb Liqueur Factory and Plemenika (formerly “Arko”) merged into a new company – Tvornica Likera i Vinarstvo.
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1948.
The World Health Organization was founded.
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1949.
English astronomer Fred Hoyle coined the term Big Bang.
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1950.
The factory is named “Marijan Badel”, the liquor industry and refinery after the national hero and son of the founder of the Badel Brothers distillery and vinegar production.
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1958.
Invented optical disc and audio cassette.
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1969.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people in history to walk on the surface of the Moon.
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1975.
Marijan Badel and Vinoprodukt merged into Badel-Vinoprodukt.
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1976.
Steve Wozniak invented the Apple I computer. Steve Jobs convinces Wozniak to sell the solution, creating a company called Apple.
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1977.
A film titled “Star Wars” hits theaters and soon becomes the highest-grossing theatrical release of all time.
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1979.
The factory changes its name to “Labor Organization Badel”. In the next eight years, RO Badel includes 2,800 workers with the production of 43 million liters of strong alcoholic beverages, 31 million liters of wine, 22 million liters of soft drinks, 98 million liters of mineral water and mineral water-based beverages and 12 million liters of vinegar.
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1980.
The Rubik’s Cube was invented.
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1986.
The return of Halley’s comet.
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1987.
125th anniversary of Badel.
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1989.
The first episode of the animated series called “The Simpsons” was broadcast.
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1990.
Tim Berners-Lee publishes first website.
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1991.
Badel and Badel Vinoprodukt merge into a new company – Badel 1862 d.o.o.
Badel 1862 adds the year of foundation to its name, thus paying tribute to its ancestors and unequivocally defining itself as a house with a long tradition. -
1998.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin found a small company and called it Google.
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2002.
Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly non-stop around the world alone.
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2004.
Korlat vineyard plantations.
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2005.
The Kyoto Protocol entered into force.
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2006.
Pluto officially demoted to dwarf planet.
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2007.
145th anniversary of Badel, and on that occasion the Antique pelinkovac was launched on the market.
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2010.
The Burj Khalifa tower opened in Dubai – the tallest building in the world.
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2013.
The Republic of Croatia officially becomes a member of the European Union.
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2018.
Badel becomes a private company / Meteor group.
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2019.
Greta Thunberg delivered the famous “How dare you” speech at the UN conference on climate change.
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2022.
With the opening of the Summer Olympic Games, Beijing becomes the first city in history to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
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2023.
Korlat brandies and liqueurs / Presented collection of 14 flavors.
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1862.
The first Zagreb beverage factory (Mihić and Sabljić) is founded, which Franjo Pokorny buys and establishes the Franjo Pokorny factory, a royal privileged Zagreb joint-stock factory of liqueurs, Croatian fruit distillates and vinegar. This exceptional entrepreneur and author of the famous Pelinkovac very quickly expands his business to numerous European markets, and thanks to the exceptional quality of the products, they are also drunk at the French imperial court of Napoleon III, and he also begins the production of Lavov, Šljivovica…
-
1863.
The International Red Cross was founded.
-
1866.
The first transatlantic telegraph cable was laid.
-
1867.
Zagreb entrepreneur and wine merchant Mijo Arko founds the Arko factory, which is taken over by his brother Vladimir. Arko spirit factory and refinery, foam factory, liquor factory, ether and chemical products factory, wine and fruit distillate wholesaler, wine and brandy wholesaler, equipped with the most modern technology, which was engaged in the production of alcoholic beverages.
-
1872.
England and Scotland played the first internationally recognized football match in history.
-
1877.
Thomas Edison introduced the phonograph, a device for sound reproduction.
-
1886.
Zagreb is getting a new Patria factory, a cognac and fine liqueur factory that conquers the market with its quality products, the most famous of which is Patria Brandy Medicinal, which was sold in pharmacies and is still on the market today as the famous Badel Brand(y).
-
1892.
A new sport called basketball was invented.
-
1903.
The Wright brothers made the first controlled flight of a powered airplane.
-
1910.
Until now, the already respectable range from the Franjo Pokorny liqueur factory is gaining popularity outside of Europe. In 1910, the demand and export of Pokorny Pelinkovac to America increased, mostly to South America.
-
1920.
The Badel family in Sesvete founds the Zeste Agricultural Fishery.
-
1947.
After the end of II. After the Second World War, the Patria, Pokorny and Baker alcoholic beverage factories merge into the Zagreb Liquor and Wine Factory. Two years later, the Zagreb Liqueur Factory and Plemenika (formerly “Arko”) merged into a new company – Tvornica Likera i Vinarstvo.
-
1948.
The World Health Organization was founded.
-
1949.
English astronomer Fred Hoyle coined the term Big Bang.
-
1950.
The factory is named “Marijan Badel”, the liquor industry and refinery after the national hero and son of the founder of the Badel Brothers distillery and vinegar production.
-
1958.
Invented optical disc and audio cassette.
-
1969.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people in history to walk on the surface of the Moon.
-
1975.
Marijan Badel and Vinoprodukt merged into Badel-Vinoprodukt.
-
1976.
Steve Wozniak invented the Apple I computer. Steve Jobs convinces Wozniak to sell the solution, creating a company called Apple.
-
1977.
A film titled “Star Wars” hits theaters and soon becomes the highest-grossing theatrical release of all time.
-
1979.
The factory changes its name to “Labor Organization Badel”. In the next eight years, RO Badel includes 2,800 workers with the production of 43 million liters of strong alcoholic beverages, 31 million liters of wine, 22 million liters of soft drinks, 98 million liters of mineral water and mineral water-based beverages and 12 million liters of vinegar.
-
1980.
The Rubik’s Cube was invented.
-
1986.
The return of Halley’s comet.
-
1987.
125th anniversary of Badel.
-
1989.
The first episode of the animated series called “The Simpsons” was broadcast.
-
1990.
Tim Berners-Lee publishes first website.
-
1991.
Badel and Badel Vinoprodukt merge into a new company – Badel 1862 d.o.o.
Badel 1862 adds the year of foundation to its name, thus paying tribute to its ancestors and unequivocally defining itself as a house with a long tradition. -
1998.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin found a small company and called it Google.
-
2002.
Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly non-stop around the world alone.
-
2004.
Korlat vineyard plantations.
-
2005.
The Kyoto Protocol entered into force.
-
2006.
Pluto officially demoted to dwarf planet.
-
2007.
145th anniversary of Badel, and on that occasion the Antique pelinkovac was launched on the market.
-
2010.
The Burj Khalifa tower opened in Dubai – the tallest building in the world.
-
2013.
The Republic of Croatia officially becomes a member of the European Union.
-
2018.
Badel becomes a private company / Meteor group.
-
2019.
Greta Thunberg delivered the famous “How dare you” speech at the UN conference on climate change.
-
2022.
With the opening of the Summer Olympic Games, Beijing becomes the first city in history to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
-
2023.
Korlat brandies and liqueurs / Presented collection of 14 flavors.
Prizes
NYIWC
| 2021 | Korlat Merlot 2016 – silver medal |
| 2021 | Korlat Syrah 2016 – gold medal |
| 2021 | Korlat Merlot boutique 2017 – bronze medal |
