Profit-making idea: Import gluten-free cassava flour from Africa

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Consumer behaviour is changing everywhere. People want to consume products that are healthier, natural, organic, ethically sourced, fairly traded, fresh and original, gluten-free, sourced from single destinations; products that tell a story or that help consumers make a positive impact in someone else’s life.

African business trainer Dr. Harnet Bokrezion says there is an opportunity to import high-quality gluten-free cassava flour from Africa for sale in the West. Cassava, a root crop which looks like a large sweet potato, is one of the most widely grown crops in Africa. Check out the video below for more information.

How we made it in Africa readers can take Dr. Harnet’s FREE web class here to find out and learn how you can get your own African imports business started in less than three months – no matter where in the world you are based.

No time to go through the free web class? No problem, if you know already you want to dive into importing African goods as a start-up venture, but you are looking for professional support and done-for-you services, you can join the Africa-Business-In-A-Box: Importing from Africa Program right now here.