Why did you put the word “Bulgarian” with yoghurt.
In this enormous competition, we could have put some trendy name on it, like everyone else. But our yoghurt is Bulgarian, we have invented it, it is part of our culture. One must bet on what’s different, although it may be harder to establish on the market. The point is to succeed in telling the world our story. “Trimona” has become an ambassador for Bulgaria, through it people can learn more about the country and where the best sour milk is made and fermented into yoghurt.
Tell us about the first steps of “Trimona”?
My story is no different than that of thousands of others like me, like that of producers of tomato sauce in Italy, for example. It all starts in the kitchen, the restaurant, the garage ... I came to America with two jars of yoghurt and used the lactic culture in them to ferment new batches. I first brought the milk myself to organic grocery stores in Manhattan, I travelled for hours, those were long working days.
Teaching People - Is This the Secret of Good Marketing?
Educating while selling is the best way to promote. The creator of the product is emotionally engaged, the energy he will give, no one else can give. Between 2013 and 2015 I did over 300 promotions of 4-5 hours each. I stood in the shops and explained the product to the customers. It’s tiring, but I saw how each promotion ended with a sale. Now, I am constantly involved in symposia, conferences, forums, I meet with healthcare professionals and nutritionists, specialists in the field of healthy eating, writers. Getting to know new people, acquiring new knowledge, keeping in touch with people - that’s the meaning of business and the basis of its successful development. We are about to begin a series of webinars which include a lot of information, facts, recipes and tips. I’m convinced that communicating with people and providing useful information is the right marketing approach.
Simply put, the network of contacts is at the heart of business development. And that is the idea of creating IBA.
Undoubtedly! I fully support the idea of linking Bulgarian entrepreneurship around the world. I believe the Alliance will be established on a very professional basis and it will enable us all to work better.
How will “Trimona” develop?
First of all, we have to do our job here, to establish ourselves on this large market because - as we say - we have only just scratched the surface. Having more capital, we’ll have the opportunity to start thinking of expanding. We already have inquiries from Asia, the Netherlands, France and England. We are currently producing around 40,000 litres per month, the dairy farm is in the northern part of New York City, the animals are free range and graze clean mountain grass.
The conversation with Atanas Valev will continue in the next Elysium issue in spring 2018. It has been themed the “green” issue. Our readers will learn more about healthy eating, the benefits of sour milk with a natural starter culture, as well as valuable tips from people in the dairy business.
TRIMONA QUINOA CREPES
Ingredients:
1 cup Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt
2 eggs
100 g quinoa flour
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch of baking soda
1 butter stick
Preparation:
Combine yogurt, eggs, and salt in blender and mix for 10 seconds. Add flour and baking soda. Mix again for 10 seconds. Heat and lightly coat your non-stick pan using the butter stick. Pour batter just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook for about 20 seconds and flip. Cook for another 20 seconds. Place crepe in a large plate and immediately spread some butter on it to melt on the hot surface. Put some fresh berries and raw honey on top, roll it up and serve.
Tip: If you want to use the freshest quinoa flour we suggest you grind your own from seeds.
Trimona Crepes Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=DxWERptDYXw
Picture: Trimona Archives
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