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Zimbria

Marius is the man behind Zimbria – a brand that’s all about honesty, quality, and a deep respect for animals and craft. He’s part butcher, part storyteller, always looking for that perfect balance between tradition and innovation. If it’s smoked, aged or handmade, he’s probably already thought of a better way to do it. In the Elite Butchers team, he served as culinary designer, shaping not just what was on the plate, but how it told a story.

Cantina de Ajutor Social Cluj

A true community butcher, Gelu brings passion and purpose together every day at the Cluj Social Canteen. With decades of hands-on experience, he’s a master of turning whole carcasses into stories, meals, and learning moments. He believes meat is meant to nourish – the body, the culture, and the craft.  In the Elite Butchers team, he was advisor and recipe creator – the kind of guy who’ll teach you as he feeds you. Also, he might be the only man in Transylvania with a PhD in Black Angus. No bull.

Germany, member of the Butcher Wolfpack

The butcher's trade is literally in his blood. As the fourth generation of a livestock dealer and butcher family, Holger has supplied his national and international customers with the finest meat, thus providing them with true enjoyment. He has been self-employed as a meat dealer since 2011 and is highly valued in the meat industry as an experienced consultant. With his commitment, he aims to contribute to species-appropriate animal husbandry and processing in the industry: "The idea is that I want to actively improve production conditions and animal welfare."

The butcher's trade has fascinated him since childhood. By pursuing his passion, he can give free rein to his innovative spirit and creativity. He particularly appreciates the constant challenges he encounters in his profession and serves as a jury member at the World Butchers’ Challenge. Holger consistently exceeds his own expectations, making him a particularly daring member of the Butcher wolf pack—the one who dances with the wolf!

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