Kenya: Fresh produce retail boss talks supply chain, e-commerce and more Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 21 June 2022 An interview with SS Jandu, founder and managing director of retail chain Zucchini Greengrocers.
Nigerian start-up identifies opportunity in palm oil demand-supply mismatch Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 June 2022 Nigerian company Releaf has developed equipment and software to make the oil palm value chain more efficient and profitable.
Mango, maize and palm oil: Opportunities in Congo’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2022 Congo-based businessman Michel Djombo highlights three opportunities he believes hold potential for prospective investors and entrepreneurs.
Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows Published by Natalie Greve on 14 June 2022 Cattle protects investors from inflation and can offer attractive returns.
Zambia: Superfood business tapping into health trend in Africa and abroad Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2022 Moringa Initiative has established itself as a substantial international bulk supplier of dried moringa leaves as well as branded products that contain the nutritious superfood.
Kenya: Why B2B e-commerce platform Twiga ventured into farming Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2022 Twiga Foods has traditionally been regarded as mostly a tech company. However, it recently announced a $10 million investment into its own farming operations.
Lesotho: Fish-farming business exporting sushi-grade trout to Japan Published by Chito Siame on 7 June 2022 Sanlei is an integrated aquaculture producer of Africa’s largest sushi-grade trout, primarily for export to Japan and South Africa.
Uganda: Businessman turns banana crisps into sizeable snack food company Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 June 2022 Dennis Ngabirano explains how a side hustle became a fully fledged commercial food business.
Building a food distribution business in Rwanda and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 June 2022 CEO of Rwanda-based food distribution company shares his experiences and highlights growth opportunities in the region.
Congo: Potential for increased production of livestock and vegetables Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2022 The Republic of Congo imports significant volumes of animal protein and therefore offers investment opportunities throughout the livestock production value chain.
Building an insect farming business in South Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 May 2022 Inseco uses black soldier flies to convert organic waste into insect protein, oil and fertiliser.
Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 21 May 2022 Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming (aquaculture) and hydroponics, a farming method where plants are grown without soil.
Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 May 2022 Felicia Twumasi, CEO of Homefoods, started her business before the internet was a thing. She landed her first export client by writing letters and sending faxes.
Opportunity for Africa to participate in plant-based protein megatrend Published by Riel Malan on 15 May 2022 Riël Malan, a partner at private equity firm EXEO Capital, shares his thoughts on how Africa can capitalise on the plant-based protein replacement megatrend.
