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„MEGA INTERVIEW
My relationship with
Alkaloid is proof
that a Macedonian
company with
the right foreign
partner can compete
successfully in the
global market
(photo: Economy and business)
V.Stavroff: The results of our coopera- You are recipient of two US and inter- Zoran Jovanovski
tion are excellent! I am very fortunate to national patents. What are they about?
have found a partner like Alkaloid. Our
premium, high quality organic teas are V.Stavroff: My first patent is a process
sold and appreciated by customers world- patent on the thermal sterilization of in-
wide. My relationship with Alkaloid is fant formula, and my second patent is on
proof that a Macedonian company with the combination of essential oils and sea
the right foreign partner can compete suc- salt for exfoliating personal care products.
cessfully in the global market.
What are your memories of Bitola,
What are the necessary elements of a where you were born? Do you manage to
high quality organic production? What do visit it sometimes?
you think of the potential for increased or-
ganic production in Macedonia? For which V.Stavroff: My fondest memories of Bi-
products, in particular? tola are its impeccable natural beauty and
its glorious history and culture. I vividly
V.Stavroff: Macedonia has all the ele- remember the beautiful scent of the linden
ments that are necessary for high qual- trees blooming in summer, the Bezisten
ity organic production…it is blessed with (covered shopped center), the Korzo, and,
fertile soil, abundant water, and sunshine. of course, Pelister, the imposing mountain
The potential to increase organic produc- that gave us the best tasting water…Pelis-
tion in Macedonia is enormous…primarily terka. I love the city and I try to visit it as
fruits, vegetables, nuts, high valuemedici- often as I can.
nal plants, aromatic herbs, and botanicals
for the distillation of essential oils, and Thank you very much for the inter-
wellness spas. view.
20 November 2016
