We look forward to seeing you at Trade Shows 2024
We look forward to seeing you at Trade Shows 2024
Emco is a family-owned company based in the beautiful countryside just outside Prague, in the heart of Europe. Since it was established in 1990, it has been run by the Jahoda family, who bring passion and care into every product they make, always with a focus on natural, healthy food. The company began by importing and exporting various food products. As Czech customers quickly developed a taste for breakfast cereals – a category still new to the market at the time – Emco saw a unique opportunity. In 1998, the company began producing its own products.
The very first granola was baked by Mr. Zdeněk Jahoda himself, in an ordinary kitchen oven. Today, production is fully automated and running at large capacity. The oats used in Emco products come from Czech farms and are milled in the company’s own facility in South Bohemia.
Over the years, the portfolio has expanded to include oatmeals, biscuits, and bars. Emco has also remained a major player in food import, now one of the largest independent distributors of branded food in the Czech and Slovak Republics. The import division represents well-known brands like Häagen-Dazs, Barilla, Bristot, Cuétara, and Heinz.Today, Emco is a market leader in the Czech Republic, with an annual turnover of over $100 million and exports to more than 60 countries around the world.
One of Emco’s most exciting chapters started in an unexpected way. During a casual round of golf, Mr. Jahoda and his college friend were talking about food trends and shifting customer preferences.
It became clear that there was a growing demand for gluten-free products, but very few brands offered options that were both tasty and truly nutritious. This insight led to the development of Emco’s own gluten-free line.
Soon after, these products entered the U.S. market and found enthusiastic fans. Customers appreciated the clean ingredients, great taste, satisfying texture, and a price that made better eating more accessible. Due to strong and growing demand, the decision was made to establish Emco Inc., a dedicated U.S. subsidiary to support the brand’s local presence and expansion.
Today, Emco continues to grow and evolve, introducing new products with added value that are enjoyed by health-conscious consumers across the globe.
As part of our sustainability efforts, we’ve begun optimizing our production processes. In 2023, we installed a photovoltaic power plant at our Hrdly facility, now covering 20% of its electricity use, with a goal of reaching 40%. Our Vřesce plant is already thermally self-sufficient, using production byproducts to generate heat. We’re also working to reduce energy losses and food waste across both sites.
Try our bars which you might purchase via these links
Try our bars which you might purchase via these links
In year 2024 you can visit as at the following tradeshows
