Traditional methods of food preparation are making a comeback and we are looking for ways to simply include it in our daily routine.
Traditional methods of food preparation are making a comeback and we are looking for ways to simply include it in our daily routine. Building the Future of Fermentation with Trust.
Borgla is a Slovenian company specializing in the development and production of fermentation equipment and starter cultures for home use, marketed under the Kefirko brand.
Why Fermentation?
Fermentation Passion
We’re simply obsessed with fermented food.
Design Challenge
Merging tradition with modern design for natural, intuitive fermentation tools.
Creative Empowerment
Home fermentation fosters community, creativity, and self-made food.
Community Mission
Educating and inspiring home fermenters as ambassadors of the movement.
Born from community support and fueled by shared passion, Borgla started as a small idea and grew into a ...
Our products
Kefirko ™ bring the art and knowledge of fermentation closer to everyone through simple, aesthetically refined, and sustainably designed tools, quality cultures, and shared experience.
Fermenters
Purpose-designed for
perfect fermentation
Our portfolio currently includes a Milk and Water Kefir Fermenter, a Cheese Maker, a Sourdough Fermenter, a Kombucha Fermenter, and a Veggie Fermenter, as well as Jars for Secondary Fermentation and Storage. Each product is designed to make home fermentation simple, consistent, and enjoyable — supporting every step of the process from culture to serving.
Eco-certified cultures
For natural fermentation
We produce milk kefir and water kefir grains, kombucha starter, and sourdough starter cultures. Carefully maintained to ensure vitality, balance, and consistent fermentation performance.
Ofiicial web site: www.kefirko.com
The Fermentation Lab
We create, experiment, and develop together with fermentation experts and home fermenters — sharing our insights through learn center, blogs and newsletters, spreading knowledge, recipes and the culture of fermentation.
Building the Future of Fermentation with Trust.
Core values
- Innovation and functionality
- Education and community
- Natural processes without chemicals
- Sustainability
- The company maintains an excellent reputation as a reliable and innovative partner in the functional food and fermentation equipment sector.
- Holds a credit rating of AA–, confirming its strong position among the most trustworthy Slovenian small enterprises.
- Achieved an AA+ operational rating, reflecting high financial stability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
200,000+
products enjoyed by customers worldwide.
32K+
Fermentation Fans & Followers
Education First
Blogs & Newsletter for every fermenter
Fermentation Community
Growing together, sharing knowledge.
The Team
Marko Borko
Co-Founder, Director
Andrej Glažar
Co-Founder, Authorized Officer
Almira Čaušević
Sales and logistic manager
Leo Lepej
Warehouse operations
Saša Koletnik
Head brewer
Sara Korošec
Marketing manager
Sara Hartman
Fermentation operator
Zoja Funda Lipnik
Creative designer
Contact
Business collaboration opportunities
1. Distribution Partnerships
Distributors and retailers expanding the global reach of the Kefirko brand.
- Full access to the wholesale assortment (fermenters, cultures, accessories)
- B2B ordering platform: b2b.kefirko.com
- Marketing materials and promotional support
2. Ingredient & Culture Supply
Supply of fermentation cultures (milk and water kefir grains, sourdough and kombucha starters)
- B2B supply
- Private labeling options for cultures
- Collaboration with laboratories and food brands
- Development and testing of fermentation cultures
3. Product Co-Development / R&D Collaboration
Joint development of new fermentation solutions, to push fermentation forward.
- Research and product innovation
- Prototyping and validation
- Knowledge and technology transfer
- collaborating with experts in biotechnology, microbiome, and functional nutrition
4. Educational & Content Partnerships
Collaborations focused on education, awareness, and community building around fermentation.
- Workshops, lectures, and online courses
- Joint campaigns, blogs, and video content