MELI

EU Legislative Interests

MELI Sh.P.K., a company specialized in cattle breeding and reproduction, is committed to full compliance with the policies and legislative standards of the European Union related to the livestock sector, animal welfare, and sustainable rural development. Our strategic goals are based on these main pillars of EU policies: Sustainable agricultural and livestock development – ​​In accordance with the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), MELI Sh.P.K. aims to contribute to a sustainable food production system, focusing on the quality of cattle breeds, effective reproduction and modern breeding techniques. Animal welfare – The company follows the recommendations of the EU Strategy for Animal Welfare, building an appropriate environment with European standards for raising cattle, which respects their biological and ethological needs. The creation of electricity from animal manure is an initiative that helps to fulfill several key policies and initiatives of the European Union (EU), especially in the fields of energy, climate, agriculture and the circular economy. Below are listed the main EU proposals and policies supported by this initiative: 1. European Green Deal Objective: Transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Project contribution: Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuels with biogas. Uses agricultural waste as an energy source, reducing environmental pollution. “Fit for 55” Package Goal: Reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. Project contribution: Increase local renewable energy production. Reduce dependence on imported fossil energy. Renewable Energy Directive (RED II/RED III) Goal: Increase the share of renewable energy in total energy consumption. Project contribution: Biogas production from organic manure meets the renewable energy criteria. Promotes the integration of decentralized energy into the energy grid. Circular Economy Action Plan Goal: Use resources more efficiently and reduce waste. Project contribution: Converts animal manure into a valuable resource (biogas + waste for biofertilizer). Prevents soil and water pollution. Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Objective: Supports sustainable development of rural areas and smart agriculture. Project contribution: Helps farmers diversify their income through energy production. Develops rural infrastructure and creates new jobs. Farm to Fork Strategy Objective: Sustainable agriculture and a climate-neutral food system. Project contribution: Reduces pollution resulting from poor management of agricultural waste. Improves the natural fertilization cycle in soils. Financing and Recovery Packages (NextGenerationEU, InvestEU, Horizon Europe) Purpose: Financing innovation, sustainability and green transition. Project contribution: Creates a basis for applying for EU funds in the field of alternative energy. Rural employment and local economic development – ​​MELI SH.P.K. aims to increase employment in rural areas through the creation of new jobs and strengthening the value chain in the livestock sector, in line with the EU objectives for sustainable and inclusive rural development. Efficient and competitive trade – The company invests in digitalization, logistics and standardization of animal trading processes, in line with European directives on food safety, traceability and cross-border trade of live animals. Through these commitments, MELI SH.P.K. aspires to be a model of success in harmonizing with European standards, contributing to increasing the quality of livestock production and full integration into the regional and European market.

Communication Activities

We are requesting a Transparency Register number, necessary for the WBIF - Western Balkans Growth Plan open call and supporting investments in the region by EU/EEA/Western Balkans companies.”

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

Agro-Food Platform supported by GIZ and EU – Participation in events and dialogue platforms on food safety, traceability and value chain development. (Reference page: https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/11761.html) IPARD and IPA II programs – through cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and the EU Delegation in Kosovo – The company has applied and/or is a beneficiary within these support mechanisms for rural development. https://www.mbpzhr-ks.net

Organisation Members

Key Members of the Company (ownership and management structure): 1. MELI HOLDING L.L.C Unique identification number 811929184 – Founder and General Director Besim |Bunjaku (https://arbk.rks-gov.net/TableDetails) 2. Ramadan Bunjaku, Mensur Bunjaku– Co-owner Related Entities and Operational Partners: https://arbk.rks-gov.net/TableDetails

Additional Information

In the fiscal year 2024, the company MELI SHPK has realized total revenues of 12 million euros, generated from all its economic activities, including the import of live animals, slaughter, processing and distribution of meat products in the local and regional market (Kosovo and Albania).