Five businesses harnessing Ethiopia’s local resources Published by Staff Writer on 16 May 2023 We take a look at five companies capitalising on Ethiopia’s agricultural and livestock potential.
Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2023 Ethiopian edible oils company seeks to reduce dependence on imported sunflower oil.
Profit-making idea: Ethiopia’s untapped pasta market potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2023 There is an opportunity in Ethiopia to produce high-quality, affordable pasta or instant noodles.
Profit-making idea: Milk powder production in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 26 December 2022 The country currently imports $15-25 million in dairy products a year, with 80% of that being milk powder and condensed milk.
A unique business model to sell chicken in Ethiopia, Rwanda and beyond Published by James Torvaney on 11 October 2022 Flow Equity is a multi-country poultry business targeting rural households. Chris Issac, chief investment officer at AgDevCo, unpacks the company’s business model.
How this London banker built an Ethiopian food company Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 August 2022 Investment-banker turned agro-processor, Yonas Alemu, is the founder of Lovegrass Ethiopia, a health food company making a variety of products from teff and other Ethiopian grains.
East Africa’s evolving venture capital industry Published by Niraj Varia on 13 July 2022 Niraj Varia, a partner at VC firm Novastar Ventures, discusses industry trends.
Ethiopia: Potential to capitalise on demand for affordable pharmaceuticals Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 March 2022 Opportunities exist to manufacture certain pharmaceutical products in Ethiopia, a market currently dominated by imports, according to a study by Manufacturing Africa.
Passion fruit: Rwanda well positioned to capture market share in Europe Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2022 Demand for passion fruit in European markets is estimated at about 375,300 tonnes per year, which translates to about $861 million.
12 investment opportunities in Ethiopia’s packaging industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 January 2022 Ethiopia will have a packaging manufacturing opportunity worth $971 million by 2030, with more than 50% of the potential lying in packaging for the food and beverage sectors.
Ethiopian coffee roasting company taps into strong domestic demand Published by Tom Collins on 5 November 2021 Talking business with Aster Mengesha, CEO of coffee roasting company Aster Bunna.
City on the move: Hawassa, Ethiopia Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 August 2021 Opportunities for businesses across the board in agriculture, construction, commerce and tourism.
Ethiopia: Digital farming platform targets revenue of over $10m by 2025 Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 August 2021 Entrepreneur Abrhame Endrias built a digital platform, called Lersha, that gives Ethiopian small-scale farmers access to seeds and equipment.
Ethiopian start-up bets on high-tech beehives Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 August 2021 Anabi is an Ethiopian agritech company that incorporates smart technology in beekeeping.