Is Carnex a Serbian brand?
Yes. Carnex is a Serbian brand.
company: Carnex d.o.o. industrija mesa, Kulski put 26, 21460 Vrbas
why it is listed
Own contact page: Industrija mesa Carnex, Kulski put 26, 21460 Vrbas, Srbija. Registry PIB 100637458.
Source: carnex.rs
Local alternatives
Since this product is registered with GS1 Serbia, here are some Kosovo/Albania alternatives in the same category:
Mishtore Xhoshkun
Mishtore Xhoshkun, Prizren — Kosovo
Prizren meat plant founded 1978, licensed for processing and producing meat products, sourcing "direkt nga fermerët vendas të Kosovës". Its published catalogue is fresh and marinated cuts rather than dry sausage.
same categorySource: mishtorexhoshkun.com
Reported pairing: mishtorexhoshkun.com
Apetit
Apetit Group sh.p.k., Babi Most, Obiliq — Kosovo
Apetit Group (founded 1983, Babi Most near Obiliq) states on its own site that it owns licensed slaughterhouse 087KS plus its own meat-processing industry and cold store, working to HALLALL and HACCP norms. Honest caveat from the same page: it also imports some raw beef, chicken and fish.
same categorySource: apetitgroup.com
Reported pairing: apetitgroup.com
What this means — and what it doesn't
A GS1 prefix only shows which organisation the barcode owner is registered with — not necessarily where the product was manufactured. The real place of manufacture is on the physical product's "Made in" label.