Ghana: Company sells homegrown shea butter to Unilever and L’Occitane Published by Tom Collins on 17 February 2022 Entrepreneur Raphael Gonzalez’s company capitalised on growing global demand for organic shea butter.
Tanzania: Cashew nut entrepreneur sets up local processing for export-led business Published by Will McBain on 14 February 2022 Fahad Awadh, founder of YYTZ Agro-Processing, explains how he established a business that sells cashew products to Europe and North America.
Nigerian CEO sells nutritious foods to low-income consumers Published by Dianna Games on 11 February 2022 “We set out to find a cost-effective solution for families to have access to healthy, safe and affordable food, particularly those at the base of the pyramid,” says CEO of Cato Foods.
Company bets on surging demand for West African ancient grain fonio in US market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 February 2022 US-based African-food company Yolélé is tapping into rising demand for fonio.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur building a wine brand that reminds Africans of home Published by James Torvaney on 3 February 2022 Founder of Kumusha Wines talks about his entrepreneurial journey and wine-drinking trends in Africa.
Malawi: How this father-son duo established a meat processing business Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2022 After securing a market for its products in Malawi, the founders of Nyama World are now looking to boost sales to the Middle East.
Kenya’s KFC potato drama: farmers can only meet standards if there are some Published by The Conversation on 1 February 2022 Kenya should develop market standards that guide the quality of potatoes sold in local markets.
Exporting cashew nuts from West Africa to Europe: CEO shares her story Published by James Torvaney on 31 January 2022 Salma Seetaroo, CEO of Côte d’Ivoire-based Cashew Coast, talks about how she built the business and the global trends and opportunities relating to the lucrative nut.
Eight entrepreneurs who’ve spotted opportunities in Africa’s fruit industry Published by Staff Writer on 30 January 2022 From exporting dried fruit to Europe to producing juices for the domestic market, these businesspeople are taking advantage of gaps in Africa’s fruit industry.
Non-alcoholic G&T: South African taps into booming demand for alcohol-free drinks Published by Natalie Greve on 28 January 2022 Founder of The Duchess, a non-alcoholic gin and tonic brand, provides a detailed account of how he set up and grew the company.
Rwanda: Opportunity to export mushrooms to Europe and the Middle East Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2022 Investment in mushroom production in Rwanda could capture significant demand in high-value export markets.
Kenyan cheese company sees growing demand in East Africa Published by Tom Collins on 26 January 2022 Raka Cheese is benefitting from the growth of the fast-food industry as well as robust demand from neighbouring markets such as South Sudan.
Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on demand for processed cassava products Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 January 2022 What started as an acre of cassava has grown into a cultivation and processing business, Josma Agro Industries, that is looking to branch into direct exports.
Zambia: Investor highlights promising business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2022 We speak to investor Tue Nyboe Andersen about business prospects in Zambia and some of the investment lessons he has learnt.
