In the heart of the Rhodope mountains of southern Bulgaria, Matey Mateev's beluga caviar farm on Lake Kardzhali is working flat out to fulfil orders from around the world. Bulgaria ranks among Europe's largest producers of the "king of caviars", with annual production exceeding 520 kilos in 2023, according to Eurostat. In the large lake, the sturgeon "have natural conditions similar to those in the Black and Caspian Seas", Mateev explains. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉