Starting a tomato products business in Nigeria – entrepreneur’s journey so far Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 January 2022 Co-founder of NaFarm Foods talks about establishing a tomato processing business and the company’s innovative distribution strategy.
Fish sausages: Ugandan CEO taps into demand for fish products Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 December 2021 Lovin Kobusingye, founder of Kati Farms, started the company with an innovative product that became very popular: fish sausages.
Zambian entrepreneur capitalises on fish farming opportunities Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 December 2021 Allan Mbale’s company works with smallholder farmers to raise fish which it then sells to its clients.
Zambia: Businessman taps into cassava’s industrial potential Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 December 2021 Entrepreneur Lubasi Yuyi explains how he built a company that processes cassava into starch that is used in industries such as mining and paper manufacturing.
Strawberry farming in Zambia: How this entrepreneur grew her business Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 December 2021 Bupe Chipili Mulapesi outlines how she established a company that provides both the domestic and export markets with fresh strawberries as well as a strawberry jam.
A macadamia nut business in Rwanda: How this CEO built his company Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 November 2021 The founder of Norelga Macadamia gradually developed a business that grows, processes and markets the lucrative nut to customers at home and abroad.
Selling chicken in Uganda: Investor sees gap to formalise the low-income market Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 November 2021 Currently, some 80% of poultry products are informally consumed, where customers buy live birds to slaughter themselves.
Supplying Carrefour with fruit and veg: How this Ugandan built his business Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 November 2021 After landing clients in the retail, airline catering and hotel segments, the founder of Pure Grow Africa is now targeting the oil industry.
Selling ice in Nigeria: Entrepreneur spots gap in market where ‘there is always a party’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 November 2021 Iceplace Millennial produces edible ice on a large scale for restaurants, clubs and events companies in Nigeria, mostly in Lagos.
Dried mango for the export market: Zambian entrepreneur’s agro-processing bet pays off Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 October 2021 Founder of Chankwakwa explains how she established a business that exports dried mango to Europe and supplies several other food products to supermarket chains throughout Zambia.
Profit-making idea: Producing fertiliser in Uganda from agricultural by-products Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 October 2021 Agriculture CEO Pamela Anyoti Peronaci believes there is a gap for local producers of fertiliser.
Exporting chillies from Uganda to Europe: How this entrepreneur built her business Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 October 2021 Pamela Anyoti Peronaci, founder of Sunshine Agro Products, outlines the steps she took to establish her agribusiness enterprise.
Humanisation of pets: South African duo turn trend into global export business Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 October 2021 Rogz is a South African pet gear and toy business. We spoke to co-founder Irené Raubenheimer about the steps the company took to get where it is today.
How this South African built a pet food company that exports globally Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 October 2021 South African entrepreneur Nhlanhla Dlamini capitalised on demand for healthier and more nutritional pet snacks.