Ice cream made from yak milk

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Naranchimeg B.

In the province of Zavkhan in western Mongolia, known for its rich livestock tradition, ambitious entrepreneur and rancher Naranchimeg has launched an extraordinary venture. Always driven by the desire to go beyond the boundaries of traditional livestock farming, Naranchimeg founded her own company in 2007. Her entrepreneurial journey started with preparing lunches for school children, supported by 2 employees. She never lost sight of her real goal: to create a unique product from the milk of her yaks.

The idea of transforming yak milk, a traditional product of their homeland, into an innovative and sustainable business model led to the production of ice cream in 2022. Naranchimeg, who has always been careful to minimize waste, used the rich and nutritious yak milk to make two types of ice cream: milk ice cream and chocolate ice cream. This ice cream stands out for its natural richness and flavor, without artificial additives or trans fats.

Project ID

MN244

Country / City

Mongolia / Zavkhan

Employees at start

3

Employees potential

2

Entrepreneur Sponsorship

Training and coaching monthly CHF 250 over 2 years

Project description

Their operation, located 500 kilometers from the capital Ulaanbaatar, is a prime example of the use of modern technology in harmony with traditional resources. Equipped with an ice cream machine, a cup machine and freezers, Naranchimeg currently employs 3 people. It sells its products in a nearby village of around 7,000 residents, including 1,800 children, and plans to expand its market presence to more districts of Zavkhan.

Naranchimeg wants to increase the branding and awareness of their unique product. In Mongolia, where there is no comparable ice cream made from yak milk, she still sees great potential. Their story is a powerful example of how traditional practices and modern entrepreneurship can go hand in hand to open up new markets while contributing to the preservation of local culture and environment.

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