[citation needed] Twenty-five years later, Russian experts and the chief of Sanitation of the Principality of Serbia, Dr. Emerih Lindemajer, carried out the first official analysis of the properties and quality of this mineral water.

[citation needed] In 1858, Serbian prince Miloš Obrenović placed the source under the protection of the state and decided to make a city in the area.

As a sign of gratitude, the locals and visitors named the spring after the prince, upon which the concept of the industrial exploitation of Bukovička Spa's naturally carbonated water began to unfold.

[8] Since 2015, assets of Mid Europe Partners in Serbia which include Knjaz Miloš, Imlek and Bambi, are managed by "Moji Brendovi" consultant firm.

[9] In 2019, a joint venture between the Czech Karlovarské Minerální Vody and PepsiCo agreed to acquire the company from Mid Europa Partners for undisclosed amount.