Traditional methods of food preparation are making a comeback and we are looking for ways to simply include it in our daily routine.
The Story …
Marko Borko was looking for a container that would make preparing kefir easy. When he couldn’t find one, he came up with the idea of creating such a container himself. Together with his bandmate from a group called Y, Andrej Glažar, they decided to turn this idea into something real.
Marko Borko, studied engineering design and gained experience at various companies. He received awards for innovation and outstanding product design in 2012 for Freesit and in 2013 for Tritan.
Andrej Glažar, graphic designer, worked as a creative designer in various fields for over 10 years and gained experience in branding, marketing solutions, and corporate communication.
2015
KEFIR FERMENTER
Kefirko Kefir Maker, the first all-in-one fermenter on the market covering every stage of kefir preparation, was the first project in 2014. After searching for a way to present the idea, gain support, and secure the funds to bring it to life, Marko and Andrej turned to the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The campaign was very well received by the community – both fermentation enthusiasts and Kickstarter backers. Its success led to production in 2015 and to the creation of a company – Borgla, a mix of our surnames, Borko and Glažar.
Successfully funded
175%
funded
$52,694
pledged
1,137
backers
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Dec 5 2014
2017
CHEESE MAKER & 2nd FERMENTATION
In 2017 and encouraged by people who were already making cheese from kefir, a new tool was presented to the market - Cheese Maker makes home preparation of cheese easier. Again we were blown away by the positive feedback and enthusiasm from people who are into live fermented foods.
What started as a Kickstarter stretch goal soon became our second fermentation range, designed to keep kefir fermenting without grains and let you customize it with your favorite fruits, flavors, and ingredients. Perfect for taking on the go or storing in the fridge, it makes enjoying homemade kefir easier and more fun than ever.
Successfully funded
1045%
funded
$156,750
pledged
2,823
backers
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Jun 22 2017
2018
ORGANIC CULTURES
We established our own fermentation facility for cultivating eco-certified cultures. The decision was driven by the growing demand for high-quality starter cultures. This activity is quite different from our product development work, and we also expanded our team to support it, which has proven to be an excellent direction.
2020
VEGGIE FERMENTER
Third Kickstarter campaign came to life in 2020 to expand to a new category of fermentation. The passion for useful design and tasty fermented vegetables and fruits lead to development of the new fermentor used for lacto-fermentation.
Successfully funded
1843%
funded
$184,320
pledged
3,107
backers
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Jun 27 2020
2022
SOURDOUGH FERMENTER
The new product used for fermentation of sourdough was introduced on Kickstarter in May 2022. A great feedback from the community showed us that homemade bread preparation is something people want to do themselves especially when it results in a healthier and delicious artisan bread.
2023
STORAGE BOTTLE
In 2023, we expanded our portfolio with the Storage Bottle – the perfect solution for proper fermentation storage. Helping preserve your ferments, support beneficial cultures, and deliver fresh, flavorful results every time.
2024
KOMBUCHA FERMENTER
In 2024, we introduced our larger-scale Kombucha Fermenter – designed for optimal fermentation. It provides precise control over the environment, protecting your brew from contaminants and promoting the growth of beneficial cultures, ensuring delicious, high-quality kombucha every batch.
Successfully funded
452%
funded
€63,301
pledged
702
backers
Funded
May 25 2024