About us
Hello, we are the Matulić family.
Island “isolation” is, for us, a source of endless creativity. The quality of our handmade products is rooted in island tradition and locally grown ingredients.
We began creating our first products back in 2012, and two years later, in 2014, we opened our own shop on the island of Pašman. From then until today, our journey has been marked by dedication and a constant exploration of new ideas.
Since 2013, husband and wife Ana and Krsto Matulić from Pašman have been showing what it truly means to love, feel, and live the island — embracing all the natural treasures it offers. For more than 11 years, through OPG Matulić — known and recognized throughout Croatia and many EU countries — they have become a symbol of quality rooted in island tradition. They represent a new, young generation that has discovered that island isolation is, in fact, a source of boundless creativity.
Their imagination and innovation truly know no limits, as proven by their cosmetic and food products, which have become a genuine must-have.
"To design cosmetic products, I am inspired by the untouched nature of the island of Pašman and the needs of women who want to know the origin of the ingredients of the cosmetics they use. And we usually come up with product names together on tourist trips during autumn and winter."
Ana Matulić
Awards and recognitions
Our commitment to sustainability and quality
OPG Matulić has been awarded both in Croatia and abroad. Their products have long been recognized as the signature of the island of Pašman and Zadar County, and they have received numerous awards confirming their quality and dedication to their craft.
On the home front, they stand out with three Sunflower Awards for Rural Tourism, the Zadar County Award for enhancing the island’s offer, and the Municipality of Pašman Award for contribution to entrepreneurship and island promotion.
The popularity of Matulić products in Croatia was soon followed by great success on the international scene. Their Pašmanero hot sauce and Pašman Libre fig balsamic vinegar have twice won the prestigious Superior Taste Award in Brussels, and Krsto Matulić became the first small Croatian producer to receive this recognition.
Since then, numerous international awards have followed:
- International Taste Awards, Italy (2020) – Gold for Pašman Libre, Silver for Pašmanero and Wine Vinegar
- Great Taste Award 2021 – for Pašman Libre
- Academy of Chocolate 2023 – Bronze for Choco Libre chocolate
- Free From Skincare Award 2025 – Bronze for Sea Tail hand cream
- European Natural Beauty Awards 2025, Stockholm – Excellence Award for Belle face foam
- Great Taste Award and Golden Fork 2025 – for Maraška
- European Natural Beauty Awards 2025, Paris – Excellence Award for Eternelle cream
- Monde Selection, Grand Gold, Prague 2025 – for Pašman Libre
The added value of these island products lies in their original and distinctive visual identity, designed from the very beginning by the Hand Design Studio.
In this way, OPG Matulić combines tradition and innovation, the local and the global, making Pašman recognizable far beyond the borders of Croatia.
A combination of tradition and innovation
At OPG Matulić we focus on creating products that reflect our love for nature and respect for tradition. Every product we make is the result of careful selection of ingredients and ecologically sustainable work methods. Our passion for quality ensures that every item meets the highest standards.