Producing tomato paste in Nigeria: Tomato Jos’ seven-year journey Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 October 2021 Nigerian agro-processing company Tomato Jos last month officially launched its tomato paste factory, almost seven years after it first started growing tomatoes in the country.
Profit-making idea: The organic food value chain in Uganda – from growing to processing Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2021 Chillies, sesame, sunflower seeds, beans and fruits are just some of the organic items in demand and suited for production in Uganda.
How this Dutch entrepreneur built an organic agribusiness company in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2021 Shares Uganda specialises in the export of three commodities from Uganda to Europe: chia, sesame and bird’s eye chilli.
Nigeria: Taking local foods global, starting with African breadfruit (ukwa) Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 October 2021 Chichi Eriobu, CEO of Phronesis Foods, saw a gap in the market to sell processed and packaged ukwa to consumers in Nigeria and beyond.
Industrialist sees export potential from northern Nigeria to landlocked Niger and Burkina Faso Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2021 Abdul Samad Rabiu believes there are attractive opportunities to export certain products from northern Nigeria to nearby landlocked countries.
Opportunities in French-speaking West Africa: Insights from private equity investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2021 Jean-Marc Savi de Tové, co-founder of private equity firm Adiwale Partners, reveals the industries that excite him, from air conditioning to private education.
Nigeria: Start-up identifies profit potential in oil palm value chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2021 Nigerian start-up company Releaf has developed equipment and software to make the oil palm value chain more efficient and profitable.
Ghana: The story behind locally-grown rice brand Nana’s Rice Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 August 2021 Entrepreneur Nana Owusu-Achau discusses the ins and outs of establishing a rice brand from scratch.
Early Paystack backer discusses investment opportunities in African tech start-ups Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2021 Investor Olumide Soyombo talks about his new firm, tech investment opportunities and the return he got on his Paystack bet.
French fries, croissants and frozen vegetables: Gaps in Kenya’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2021 Steven Carlyon, president of SimpliFine Foods, discusses opportunities he has identified in Kenya’s food industry.
Nigeria: Processing groundnuts into packaged and branded snacks Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 July 2021 The ins and outs of starting and growing a roasted groundnut brand in Nigeria.
Nigeria: CEO provides a snapshot of his payment processing startup Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2021 Seerbit is a Nigerian company that provides payment processing solutions to businesses.
Profit-making idea: Food e-commerce in Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2021 “While there are already food delivery services in Lagos, customers often complain about inefficiencies,” says entrepreneur.
Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2021 Pharmacy retailer Goodlife is the biggest of its kind in East Africa. We take a closer look at the strategies the chain has implemented to boost profitability and grow to over 70 stores.
